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April 26, 2026 Service bulletin

This bulletin supersedes 25-2627

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 26-2194 for 2020-2024 Ford Escape, 2019-2024 Ford Edge and 2007, 2019-2020 Lincoln MKX and others.

Bulletin number
TSB 26-2194
Component
Power train
Summary
This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning  No relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit (RDU) fluid contamination.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,597 complaints in the transmission category.

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