2026-2027

Bulletin number

SSM 55299

Component

Electrical system

Summary

2026-2027 Expedition XL/Special Service Vehicles (SSV) built with equipment group 102A are equipped with a police dark car mode feature. Welcome lighting, farewell lighting, approach lighting, courtesy lighting and locking feedback are all permanently disabled with dark car mode. Customers may inquire about the option to have the interior lights turn on when opening the doors. Inform customers that these are normal operating characteristics of the vehicle and changes are not supported by Ford Motor Company. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 417-02 Interior Lighting > Description and Operation, as well as Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test A: The Courtesy Lamps Do Not Illuminate With a Door Open has been updated with this information. The Police Modifier Guide has also been corrected.

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