Technical Service Bulletin SSM 50954 — 2018 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Bulletin Details

TSB ID SSM 50954
Manufacturer
Vehicle 2018 FORD EXPLORER
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Communication Date

Bulletin Summary

Some 2018 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with Police, Base 100A, or XLT 200A package trim levels (Type 1 analog cluster in the Owner's Manual) built on 08-May-2018 and through 05-Aug-2018 may exhibit a parasitic battery drain of approximately 250 milliamps with the instrument panel cluster (IPC) possibly staying awake with the key off. This may result in a no crank/no start/discharged battery condition. To resolve the concern, reprogram the IPC using the latest software level using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS). Make sure the vehicle is connected to a battery charger. For claiming, use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

About Technical Service Bulletins

A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.

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