Service bulletins for the 2023 Lincoln Navigator
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.
148 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| TSB 24-2135 | 2024-06-03. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience a heated seat indicator center display screen/switch mismatch (Navigator only) or speed assist off switch greyed out (Expedition only). This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the APIM using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. The APIM software update that addresses the symptom listed in this article may have been delivered over-the-air (OTA) via Ford Power-Up software updates to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the center display screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in Professional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab for OTA update history. If an update to the APIM has been successfully completed recently and the customer is reporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply. |
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| SSM 52548 | 2024-05-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come with 4 wheel drive (4WD) seals and will no longer include the 2WD seals. When working on a 2WD vehicle, any 2WD seals must be ordered separately. Refer to the parts catalog for the proper 2WD seals required. |
| OTASU6.3.0SYNCNa | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve the SYNC reboot issue that may occurs after 2 hours of continuous use |
| OTAPU0630CMRBCDN | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: Adds robustness to increase the availability of Blue Cruise and fix drop issue. |
| SSM 52483 | 2024-05-03. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2018-2019 Explorer and 2018-2024 Transit/F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Diagnosis should include checking for an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs, damaged pins/terminals, or loose/corroded grounds. Confirm FPCM connector (Explorer - C3239, Transit - C433, F-150 - C460/C4336, Expedition/Navigator - C433/C4033) is fully seated and inspect applicable grounds (Explorer G302, Transit - G401, F-150 - G401, Expedition/Navigator - G403/G406) prior to performing guided diagnostics or replacing any components. |
| SSM 52445 | 2024-04-29. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery drain or no crank/no start concern. The concern may no longer be present after a battery reset. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) software. To correct the condition, reprogram the BCM using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 15604 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 52410 | 2024-04-24. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or later, select the diagnostics tab and search for related symptoms,DTCs and keywords. The search results will be shown in the search results pane. Read and follow allTechnical Service Bulletins (TSB), Special Service Message (SSM)s or General Service Bulletin (GSB) first if abulletin specifically addresses the vehicle concern. If there are no messages, run the appropriate diagnosticpinpoint test found in the Workshop Manual (WSM). Follow the steps in the pinpoint test. Make sure to note thetitle of the guided routine, using the correct one for the vehicle's symptom or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) iscritical. Depending on the outcome of the pinpoint test, a repair validation code (RVC) may be generated eitherin the pinpoint test or Guided Routine. If the vehicle concern still exists after following the pinpoint tests orguided routine, then a manual RVC can be generated using the RVC Assist Form. A manual RVC can only begenerated once the above process has been followed. |
| TSB 24-2100 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2021-2022 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2020-2023 Transit/Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) that are stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM), the transmission solenoid ID strategy, sticking valves in the main control valve body and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve. |
| TSB 24-2059 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications. The 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicles will be the subject of a separate article. Some 2021-2022 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2020-2023 Transit/Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes that are stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM), the transmission solenoid ID strategy, sticking valves in the main control valve body and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve. |
| TSB 24-2028 | 2024-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes 23-2266 to update the vehicle model years affected to include 2024 model year. Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a random BLIS warning with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. This condition may be intermittent, more noticeable in wet conditions. Diagnostic trouble codes B13F3:97 in the side obstacle detection control module - left (SODL) and/or B13F4:97 in the side obstacle detection control module - right (SODR) and/or U0233 and U0232 in the image processing module A (IPMA) may also be present. This may be due to a mud/snow/ice build-up between the radar sensor and the rear bumper cover or damage or corrosion to the radar sensor, connector or harness. |
| SSM 52345 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. To correct the concern, download and run the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation app: under HS1 modules select BCM > Transport and Factory Mode > Download > Run. When the pop-up message appears for Change Vehicle Mode - Transport/Factory/Normal Mode, press OK. This will proceed to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Unlock Vehicle Connectivity Settings (21 MY + Vehicles). A pop-up message appears noting Vehicle Is Now In Normal Mode, select OK. This will return to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Exit. A final pop-up notification stating that the application is finished, select OK. For claiming, use causal part 14G490 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 52326 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Some 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator built on or before 20-Apr-2023 equipped with SYNC 4 may experience SiriusXM® 360L missing one or more of the following features: Channel 700 and above are not accessible, On Demand tab in the SiriusXM® Browse menu is displayed but grayed out/disabled/not functional, SiriusXM® with 360L toggle switch is not displayed in the Connected Vehicle Features menu. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) configuration. To correct the condition, perform the GWM-Gateway Module A (GWM) Configuration application using Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). |
| SSM 52314 | 2024-03-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-01 is extremely important. The bolt torque procedure can be found in the crankshaft front seal removal and installation procedure or in the engine assembly procedure. |
| TSB 24-2028 | 2024-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a random BLIS warning with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. This may be due to a mud/snow/ice build-up between the radar sensor and the rear bumper cover or damage or corrosion to the radar sensor, connector or harness |
| 23B71 | 2024-03-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Certain 2023 Model Year F150, Expedition, Navigators equipped with 8.8 inch Front Axles - Front Axle Assembly Replacement |
| SSM 52295 | 2024-03-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Some 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine-to-transmission spacer plate (separator plate). To correct this condition, remove the transmission and flexplate and inspect the engine-to-transmission spacer plate and torque converter studs for wear/damage. If wear/damage is found, replace engine-to-transmission spacer plate. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 303-01 Engine - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM), Removal and Installation, Crankshaft Rear Seal. When reinstalling the starter motor, be sure the starter is flush with the engine-to-transmission spacer plate prior to tightening the studbolts. Failure to do so may result in damaging newly installed engine-to-transmission spacer plate. |
| SSM 52272 | 2024-02-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. Some 2023 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a heated seat switch/center display screen mismatch indicating heated seat temp level. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition and will be released via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) expected in April 2024. Software will update automatically if vehicle connectivity is enabled in the vehicle's settings. Schedule a service visit for customers who have disabled vehicle connectivity or who report that they did not receive the update in April 2024. Monitor OASIS for additional information. |
| SSM 52269 | 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 52257 | 2024-02-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. Some 2022-2023 Navigator vehicles built on and before 03-Aug-2023 and equipped with auto fold exterior mirrors may exhibit an intermittent condition with the mirrors not opening completely during vehicle start up. This may be due to the software in the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM). To correct the condition, reprogram the DDM and PDM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 14B291 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 52247 | 2024-02-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 1 speed transfer case may exhibit a concern where the four-wheel drive (4WD) setting reverts to 2H (two-wheel drive) after a key cycle. This may be due to the transfer case control module (TCCM) software. To correct the condition, reprogram the TCCM using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 7E453 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| TSB 23-2266 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a random BLIS warning with no vehicle or objects near vehicle. This condition may be intermittent, more noticeable in wet conditions. This may be due to a mud/snow/ice build-up between the radar sensor and the rear bumper cover or damage or corrosion to the radar sensor, connector or harness. |
| 23B62 S1 | 2024-02-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2023 Model Year F-150, Expedition, and Navigator with 3.5L Engine - Engine Long Block Replacement Owner letters submitted 01/02/24 |
| SSM 52174 | 2024-01-18. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS. Some 2022-2023 Navigator vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1471:13 setting in the seat control module - G (SCMG) and/or seat control module - H (SCMH) after module reprogramming or replacement. This may be due to the module configuration. To correct the condition, perform the SCMG - Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module (SCMG) and/or SCMH - Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module (SCMH) Configuration application on the module storing the DTC using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14F548 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| TSB 23-2396 | 2024-01-05. Service bulletin. SEATS. This article supersedes TSB 23-2036 to add 2024 vehicle model years. Some 2018-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles may exhibit a concern where the second row seat back does not fold down or recline when the recline handle is pulled upward or the second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch is pressed. This concern may occur with vehicles equipped with two or three second row seats. This may be due to a broken recliner release lever. To correct this concern, replace the recliner release lever. |
| TSB 23-2364 | 2024-01-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built on or after 01-Oct-2022, 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine on or after 01-Oct-2022, and 2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on 01-Dec-2022 and through 30-Apr-2023 may exhibit reduced engine power on startup and an illuminated MIL and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2101 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software level of the PCM. To correct this condition, perform the Service Procedure below to reprogram the PCM to the latest software level via the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). |
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