# Service bulletin SSM 52896

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11007963
- Published by NHTSA: 2024\-09\-24
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 52896
- Manufacturer's date: 2024\-09\-18
- NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2023\-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles \(24,140 km\) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P219A \(Bank 1 Air\-Fuel Ratio Imbalance\) and/or P219B \(Bank 2 Air\-Fuel Ratio Imbalance\) stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) with no effect on vehicle operation.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11007963-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11007963-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Lighting

## Trouble codes named

P219A, P219B

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 to 2025 FORD EXPLORER
- 2023 to 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026099](/recalls/tc/2026099.md), 2026-03-03: Lights And Instruments
- [26V121000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V121000.md), 2026-03-03: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- [2025433](/recalls/tc/2025433.md), 2025-08-22: Lights And Instruments
- [25V543000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V543000.md), 2025-08-22: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 26\-2325](/bulletins/11037978.md), 2026-10-05, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module.
- [TSB 26\-2200](/bulletins/11032266.md), 2026-05-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an inoperative dark car mode. The vehicle may exhibit at least one of the following features remaining functional when dark car mode is enabled: \* Illuminated odometer, compass, outside air temperature, audio/phone display. \* Illuminated main message center display area. \* Courtesy lighting \* Welcome/farewell animation \* Night lock indicator \* Passenger airbag disable \(PAD\) indicator dims to minimum brightness \* Locking flash/horn feedback This may be due to the software in the body control module \(BCM\) and the accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\).
- [HCM\-25.5.0 Explorer](/bulletins/11029352.md), 2026-03-03, Over\-the\-air update: VISIBILITY/WIPER; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. "Quality improvements include: \-Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "
- [SSM 54008](/bulletins/11020414.md), 2025-07-08, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2021\-2025 F\-150 non\-Lightning, 2023\-2025 F\-Super Duty, 2024\-2025 Ranger, and 2025 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a perceived improper functioning fog lamp\(s\). Customers may describe fog lamps blinking, turning on or off, or flashing. If the vehicle is equipped with cornering lamps, this may be normal function. Under certain conditions and inputs, either lamp might turn on or off independently to aid visibility during cornering. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. For additional cornering lamp information, refer to the Owner's Manual and/or Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 417\-01.
- [SSM 52941](/bulletins/11008211.md), 2024-10-01, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2020\-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various driveability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P061B stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\).
- [SSM 51845](/bulletins/10240724.md), 2023-08-14, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2020\-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B1533 stored in the body control module \(BCM\). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. To correct this condition, replace the headlamp switch \(service base PN: 11654\). Refer Workshop Manual, Section 417\-01.
- [SSM 51628](/bulletins/10236339.md), 2023-05-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2020\-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B1533 stored in the body control module \(BCM\). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. Switch and/or module replacement will not resolve this condition. Headlamp operation is not affected while the vehicle is ON. A new headlamp switch is currently under development to correct this condition. The customer can continue to drive the vehicle until parts become available. Monitor OASIS for updated repair information.

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