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March 24, 2026 Service bulletin

Illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp or "Check Brake System" warning message with...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54682 for 2026 Ford Explorer.

Bulletin number
SSM 54682
Component
Service brakes
Summary
Some 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on 22-Dec-2025 and through 02-Feb-2026 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp or "Check Brake System" warning message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 and/or C0049:0A stored in the ABS module. This may be due to a pin fit concern at connector C124 located on the brake fluid reservoir.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints in the brakes category.

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