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Service bulletin SSM 52941

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11008211
Published by NHTSA2024-10-01
Manufacturer's numberSSM 52941
Manufacturer's date2024-09-25
NHTSA componentEXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA's summary

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).

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Lighting

Trouble codes named

P061B

Vehicles listed
FORD EXPLORER2024, 2025
FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20260992026-03-03. Lights And Instruments
26V1210002026-03-03. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
20254332025-08-22. Lights And Instruments
25V5430002025-08-22. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB 26-22002026-05-06. Service bulletin. 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 Explorer2026-03-03. Over-the-air update. "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "
SSM 540082025-07-08. Service bulletin. 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 528962024-09-24. Service bulletin. 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.
SSM 518452023-08-14. Service bulletin. 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 516282023-05-16. Service bulletin. 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.
SSM 507052022-04-20. Service bulletin. Some 2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative side marker turn signals. This may be due to incorrect data in the driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, run the DDM and passenger door module (PDM) Configuration Application using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14B291 and applicable labor times found in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 21-21952021-07-01. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2021 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit inoperative turn signal lamps after replacement of the light emitting diode (LED) control module. This may be due to a lack of initialization caused by incomplete wiring circuits. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to splice the needed circuits into the wiring harness of the affected side of the vehicle.
TSB 20-23222020-10-02. Service bulletin. Some 2020 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit inoperative turn signal lamps after replacement of the light emitting diode (LED) control module. This may be due to a lack of initialization caused by incomplete wiring circuits. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to splice the needed circuits into the wiring harness of the affected side of the vehicle.