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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:
- 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator
- Non-hybrid powertrain
- Radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving
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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- The Package Length Of The Product Is 10.0 Inches
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7/18/23, 10:14 AM 2020 Explorer https://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com 1/3 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Non-Hybrid – Radio Static And/Or Poor Radio Sound Quality When Moving 23-2208 12 July 2023 This bulletin supersedes 22-2040. Model: Ford 2020-2023 Explorer Lincoln 2020-2023 Aviator Non-hybrid 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: • 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator • Non-hybrid powertrain • Radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving 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. Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator: Install Ground Straps Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Operation No. 232208A Time 0.4 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 14A411 Condition Code: X1 Service Procedure 1 top of the brake hose bracket bolt on the rear knuckle. 133 lb-in (15 Nm). Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02. (Figure 1-2) 7/18/23, 10:14 AM 2020 Explorer Figure 1 Figure 2 https://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com 2/3 7/18/23, 10:14 AM 2020 Explorer https://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com 3/3 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) © 2023 Ford Motor Company All rights reserved. NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right de this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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