Distance To Empty Inaccurate – Underestimating Actual Range – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

2022 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10209414 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50622 Summary Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to excessive idling and/or a learned value in the powertrain … Read more

Loss of Navigation Voice Prompts After A SYNC Map Update – 2016-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205694 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50375 Summary Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If possible, using the original USB that installed … Read more

All Wheel Drive (AWD) – Binding/Shudders/Grinding/Chatter On Turns And/Or On Acceleration At Low Speeds – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10243495 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51917 Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low speeds. The concern may also be described as a grinding and/or chatter noise. If the Workshop Manual (WSM) leads to replacement of the rear … Read more

Illuminated MIL With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P061B In The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) – 2020-2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility – Hybrid

2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

NHTSA ID Number: 10207051 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50381 Summary Some 2020-2022 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various drivability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P061B. This may be due to incorrectly installed or usage of additional police equipment with the vehicle not running. Refer to the Police … Read more

Noise, Smell, And/Or Leak From The Rear Of Vehicle – Rear Axle Differential Venting Fluid – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

2022 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10215368 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50900 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, smell, or leak noticed by the customer. Inspect the rear of the vehicle for signs of rear differential fluid venting in the right rear … Read more