Chirp sound instead of a horn honk when locking or remote starting the vehicle
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54936 for 2025 Ford Explorer.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 54936
- Component
- Electrical system
- Summary
- Some 2025 Explorer Platinum vehicles may exhibit a chirp sound instead of a horn honk when locking or remote starting the vehicle. This is intended operation after a recent over-the-air (OTA) update that enabled the open on approach feature. No diagnostics or repairs should be performed for this condition.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints in the electrical category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2025 2025
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