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February 17, 2026 Other

Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54589 for 2019-2020 Ford F-150, 2020-2024 Ford Explorer and 2020-2022 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 54589
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,771 complaints in the electrical category.

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