# Service bulletin SSM 51906

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10243480
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-10\-04
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 51906
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-09\-07
- NHTSA component: TIRES; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on 15\-Mar\-2023 and through 01\-Sep\-2023 may exhibit a vehicle vibration felt at 35\-80 mph \(55 130 km/h\) in the steering wheel and/or seat. This may be due to tire flat spotting caused by vehicles being held at the Chicago Assembly Plant awaiting 360\-degree camera repairs. Tire flat spotting on these vehicles may be a temporary concern that is resolved after driving the vehicle a minimum of 200 miles \(320 km\) with no repair required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204\-4A if further diagnosis or repair is required after the vehicle has been driven this minimal distance.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10243480-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10243480-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Tires

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 FORD EXPLORER
- 2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. All accessory stick\-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [SSM 52390](/bulletins/10252648.md), 2024-04-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Some 2023\-2024 Explorer vehicles built on or after 31\-Jul\-2023 \(minor feature code J3KAJ which can be confirmed by double\-clicking the VIN on PTS in the upper left corner\) are no longer equipped with the 360 degree view camera or reverse brake assist features. Vehicles affected are equipped with only rear functioning cameras. The vehicle is not misbuilt. Do not submit a claim for this condition. Affected vehicles of this change can be verified by entering a vehicle identification number \(VIN\) on Professional Technician System \(PTS\) to check for a 360\-degree camera credit on the window sticker. Diagnosis and repair for any parking aid concerns on these vehicles should follow Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section 413\-13B for Rear Parking Aid Camera System only. Do not use the 360 degree view camera or reverse brake assist diagnostics or repair procedures.
- [SSM 52373](/bulletins/10252636.md), 2024-04-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Some 2020\-2024 Aviator vehicles equipped with auto air refresh option \(minor feature code G1DAG\) may exhibit a buzzing/clicking/humming/ticking sound from the OHC and/or diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P24AE in the heating ventilation and air conditioning \(HVAC\) module. To confirm if a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double\-clicking the vehicle identification number \(VIN\) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System \(PTS\). If diagnostics lead to the in\-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor as the causal part, a new lower level part is available. It is not necessary to replace the OHC assembly if only the sensor is suspect. Use part number L1MZ\-19F666\-A to resolve the concern.
- [SSM 52351](/bulletins/10252623.md), 2024-04-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Certain 2023\-2024 Explorer vehicle trim levels built on or after 6\-Feb\-2023 are no longer equipped with the rear heating ventilation and air conditioning \(HVAC\) control panel on the rear of the center console. The following Explorer trim levels no longer include the rear HVAC control panel: Base, XLT 200A, XLT 202A without the Sport Appearance Package \(sales code: 68M\). Customers can adjust the rear climate control system via the front HVAC control panel. Installation of a rear HVAC control panel is not warrantable.
- [TSB 24\-2044](/bulletins/10251468.md), 2024-03-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year. Some 2020\-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this concern is more noticeable after a car wash or rainfall. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to identify the leak path.
- [TSB 24\-2043](/bulletins/10251467.md), 2024-03-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2208 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2020\-2024 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
- [SSM 52269](/bulletins/10250526.md), 2024-02-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; EQUIPMENT. 2022\-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2022, 2022\-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08\-Jun\-2022, 2022\-2024 Escape vehicles built on or after 01\-Jun\-2022 and 2022 Corsair vehicles built on or after 01\-Jun\-2022 are no longer equipped with a hands free liftgate system. The vehicle is not misbuilt. The addition of any parts is not a warrantable repair. Do not submit a claim for this condition.
- [SSM 52264](/bulletins/10250524.md), 2024-02-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Some 2020\-2024 Aviator vehicles may exhibit concerns that reqiure loadspace trim panel vent register replacement. The vent register is now available separately \(service base part number 19893\). It is no longer necessary to replace the entire loadspace trim panel.
- [TSB 23\-2347](/bulletins/10245358.md), 2023-11-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2279 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021\-2023 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020\-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020\-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator \(BISG\). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose and repair this symptom.
- [TSB 23\-2307](/bulletins/10244707.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Some 2019\-2020 Edge/F\-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019\-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020\-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F\-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020\-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. This may be due to the SYNC Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the SYNC module \(APIM\) software.

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