Non-Hybrid – Radio Static And/Or Poor Radio Sound Quality When Moving – 2020-2023 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10239474

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2208

Summary

Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install new grounds on the rear knuckle.

 


This bulletin supersedes 22-2040.

Model:

Ford

2020-2023 Explorer

Non-hybrid
Lincoln

2020-2023 Aviator

Non-hybrid

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 22-2040 to update the vehicle model years affected.

Issue: Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install new grounds on the rear knuckle.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

 

Parts

Service Part Number Quantity Description Unit of Issue Piece Quantity
L1MZ-14A411-N 2 Ground Strap Jumper Harness 1 2

Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.

Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.

Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.

 

Service Procedure

1. Install new ground straps on each side of the vehicle on top of the brake hose bracket bolt on the rear knuckle. Tighten to 133 lb-in (15 Nm). Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02. (Figure 1-2)

Figure 1

 

Figure 2

 

2. Install the other side of the ground straps underneath the rear wheel speed sensor harness bracket mounting stud. Tighten to 62 lb-in (7 Nm). Refer to WSM, Section 206-09. (Figure 1-2)

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD EXPLORER 2020-2023
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

23-2208
12 July 2023

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10239474

MC-10239474-0001.pdf 451.728KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10209202

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2040

Summary

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install new grounds on the rear knuckle.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2040
14 March 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10209202

MC-10209202-0001.pdf 174.559KB

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