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June 30, 2026 Service bulletin

This bulletin supersedes 26-2150

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 26-2302 for 2025-2026 Ford Explorer and 2025-2026 Lincoln Aviator.

Bulletin number
TSB 26-2302
Component
Electrical system
Summary
This bulletin supersedes 26-2150. Reason for update: To remove the M6 nut from the part list and remove the Steps to install the M6 nut from the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) Reduced steering assist Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3008:1B and/or U3009:1B stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) This may be due to the PSCM ground connections.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints in the electrical category.

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