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Various Exterior Trim/Paint Concerns Due To Contaminated Washer Fluid – 2020 Lincoln Aviator & Ford Police Interceptor Utility

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2020 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10181911 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49270   Summary Some 2020 Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on 26-May-2020 and through 28-May-2020 may have been built with windshield washer fluid contaminated with brake fluid. If a vehicle exhibits a-pillar and/or rear liftgate trim or tail lamp appearance concerns, collect a sample of the washer fluid using … Read more

Various Electrical Concerns – 3 And 4 Post Fuse Array On BJB Released For Service – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

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2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10187984 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49580 Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns due to an open 3 or 4 post fuse array on the high current battery junction box (BJB). Service part LU5Z-14526-ALD has been released for the 3 post fuse array and LU5Z-14526-ANC has been released for … Read more

3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10209382 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50639 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine … Read more

Brake Service Mode Deactivation Procedure – 2021 Ford F-150

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2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10186679 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49487   Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience difficulty in deactivating the Brake Service Mode when following the procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 206-00. The procedure in the WSM is being updated at this time, and the correct procedure is as follows: 1) Set the ignition to … Read more

Four Wheel Drive IWE Electrical Connector Not Equipped – 2020 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

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2020 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10184782 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49418   Summary Some 2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 19-Oct-2020 and equipped with four-wheel drive will keep the integrated wheel end (IWE) hubs engaged under all operating conditions. Although the IWE vacuum solenoid is still present, these vehicles may not be equipped with an electrical connector for … Read more