Ford Expedition 2023

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

Recall 243178 [USA]: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

Recall 249415 [USA]: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150, expedition, and lincoln navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s07.
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

OTASU6140SYNCEx - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Quality improvements include: -robustness action to improve the sync reboot issue that may occurs after 2 hours of continuous use. -update blis message strategy when a trailer is connected 15 inch portrait implementation
OTAPU0630CMRBCDE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Quality improvements include: adds robustness to increase the availability of blue cruise and fix drop issue.
SSM 52483 - 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 (pc
SSM 52445 - 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 corr
SSM 52410 - 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 la
OTAPU0327DSPAMPE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Quality improvements include: -fix the hiss or pop noise from speakers.
OTAPU102410CHAUE - EQUIPMENT: Quality improvements include: - fix the no audio out of random speakers issue.
OTAPU0128RBADTEE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Quality improvements include: various dashboard alerts display enhanced such as speed warning and temperature.
TSB 24-2100 - 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
TSB 24-2059 - 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/m
TSB 24-2028 - 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 conditio
23B90 - EQUIPMENT: Customer satisfaction program 23b90 certain 2023 model year expedition vehicles - missing rear cargo mat
SSM 52345 - 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 co
SSM 52335 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: For 2015-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg
SSM 52326 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator built on or before 20-apr-2023 equipped with sync 4 may experience siriusxma? 360l missing one or more of the following features: channel 700 and above are not accessible, on demand tab in the siriusxma?
SSM 52317 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 2023 f-super duty, 2023-2024 expedition, 2024 nautilus/f-150 vehicles will exhibit no light emitting diode (led) confirmation from the key fob indicating that the vehicle has remote started (or not remote started). Factory key fobs with rem
SSM 52314 - 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 tim
OTAPU0630-PFMNFO - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software update 23-pU0630-pfm-nfo for 2023 my expedition vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - robustness action to improve the master door switch pack loss of functionality.
TSB 24-2028 - 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 corrosi
23B71 - POWER TRAIN: Certain 2023 model year f150, expedition, navigators equipped with 8.8 inch front axles - front axle assembly replacement
SSM 52295 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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 en
SSM 52269 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: 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
SSM 52247 - 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 contro
SSM 52241 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2022-2024 expedition vehicles equipped with an analog camera and a 12 inch center display screen may exhibit a rear camera image that the customer describes as grainy, fuzzy, or pixelated. This may be due to the interaction between the
TSB 23-2266 - 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 betwe
23B62 S1 - 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
TSB 23-2396 - 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 upwar
TSB 23-2364 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 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-202
23B65 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Certain 2023 model year f-150, expedition, and navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5l engine - right hand turbocharger replacement
SSM 52134 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Various 2021-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a please check surroundings for safety or full view not available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not
SSM 52133 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a 1 speed transfer case may exhibit a concern where the 4x4 setting reverts to 2h after a key cycle. This may be due to the transfer case control module (tccm) software. To correct
SSM 52115 - EQUIPMENT: 2023 f-super duty, 2023-2024 expedition and 2024 nautilus vehicles will exhibit no light emitting diode (led) confirmation from the key fob indicating that the vehicle has remote started (or not remote started). Factory key fobs with remote
SSM 52106 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Some 2023-2024 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel built on or before 01-nov-2023 may exhibit a water leak into the vehicle interior from the driver or passenger front corner area of the roof opening panel. This
TSB 23-2353 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2020-2023 explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3l ecoboost engine, 2022-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l ecoboost engine, and 2023-2024 expedition/navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) an
TSB 23-2351 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2021-2023 f-150, 2022-2023 expedition/navigator, 2022-2023 mustang, 2020-2023 transit, 2020-2023 explorer/aviator vehicles equipped with a 10r80/10r80mht transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, a
23B62 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Certain 2023 model year f-150, expedition, and navigator with 3.5l engine - engine long block replacement
TSB 23-2345 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Some 2021-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) uni
SSM 52044 - SEATS: Some 2022-2023 expedition vehicles, built on or before 31-aug-2023, may exhibit an inoperative approach detection or power door unlock command power running board extended deployment auto timer feature (delayed for 300 seconds without openi
PU0630 RGT-PLO - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Software update pU0630-rgt-plo for 2023 expedition is now available. Quality improvements include: - robustness action to allow the liftgate to fully open using the exterior button when vehicle is locked.
TSB 23-2320 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: This article supersedes 22-2492 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles may experience android auto/apple carplay connectivity concerns, or center display screen inoperative, frozen or blank.
23H05 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Harvest program 23h05 certain 2022 model year navigator and 2022-2023 model year mach-e, f150 lightning, f150, expedition and bronco - instrument cluster odometer inspection
SSM 51939 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2017-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10r60/10r80/10r80 mht/10r100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmissi
SSM 51937 - EQUIPMENT: Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash,
SSM 51926 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2021-2023 f-150, 2022-2023 expedition vehicles equipped with 10 channel audio digital signal processing (dsp) module may exhibit a pop noise and/or static in the speakers at start up that cannot be turned down or off using the audio sy
SSM 51916 - STEERING: Some 2022-2023 expedition timberline vehicles may experience a clunk noise on turns with the steering wheel turned to full lock. This may be due to steering knuckle to control arm contact. To correct this condition, replace the steering knu
SSM 51903 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2021-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit dtcs U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (ccm), side obstacle detection control module lh (sodl), side obstacle detection control module rh (sodr), side obstacle detect
SU5P2 Expedition - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: "software update su5 p2 for 2022 expedition is now available. Quality improvements include: '- adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the sync screen when a sync update is installing."
SU4P4 Expedition - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: "software update su4 p4 for 2023 expedition vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -various apple carplay quality improvements"
SU5P1 Expedition - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Software update 5 p1 for 2022-2023 expedition vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -enables rear screen mirroring via vehicle wifi hotspot -minimize time customer cannot enter the vehicle during future inhibit updates
SSM 51838 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: In various 2017-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the fordpass or lincolnway app stating feature unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (sync connect) fordpass or lincolnway app thr
SSM 51901 - STEERING: Some 2023 expedition timberline vehicles may experience a clunk noise on turns with the steering wheel turned to full lock. This may be due to steering knuckle to control arm contact. To correct this condition, replace the steering knuckles
SSM 51899 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles may exhibit intermittent 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
TSB 23-2250 - POWER TRAIN: This article supersedes tsb 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the issue, action and service procedure. Some 2017-2023 f-150, 2018-2023 expedition/navigator/mustang, 2019-2023 ranger, 2020-2023 explorer/aviator/transit and 2021-2023 bronco vehic
SAN-Vol1 I1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: The service awareness newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a tsb, ssm, gsb, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
SSM 51827 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Some 2022-2023 f-150 and 2023 expedition/navigator vehicles built on or after 01-oct-2022 equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine may exhibit reduced engine power on startup and an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnos
SSM 51789 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles built on or before 13-may-2023 may exhibit the power liftgate not fully opening when the vehicle is locked. This may be due to rear gate trunk module (rgtm) software. To correct this condition, r
SSM 51776 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2021-2023 mustang mach-e/f-150, 2022-2023 expedition/navigator and 2023 corsair vehicles may exhibit a driver monitoring camera blocked message and/or dtcs B115E:97, B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 stored in the driver status monitor camera m
SSM 51762 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Some 2021-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. This may be due to the software level of th
SSM 51715 - STEERING: 2022-2023 expedition timberline vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise when the steering wheel is turned to the full lock position. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is recommended for this
SSM 51713 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Some 2023 expedition/navigator vehicles built on or before 13-may-2023 may exhibit the power liftgate not fully opening when commanded and the vehicle is locked. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis
SSM 51687 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. When replacing the cdf cylinder, the current tsb does not requi
SSM 51663 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: 2021-2023 f-150/expedition may exhibit a pop noise and/or static in the speakers at start up that cannot be turned down or off using the audio system controls. To correct the condition, reprogram the audio digital signal processing module (
SSM 51656 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2022-2023 f-150/bronco/expedition/navigator/escape/corsair/bronco sport/edge/mustang vehicles built on 04-sep-2022 and through 30-dec-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)
TSB 22-2428 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2017-2023 f-150, 2018-2023 expedition/navigator/mustang, 2019-2023 ranger, 2020-2023 explorer/aviator/transit and 2021-2023 bronco vehicles equipped with a 10r60 transmission and built on or before 23-dec-2022 or with a 18r80/10r80mht
SSM 51627 - EQUIPMENT: 2023 expedition vehicles built on or after 02-jan-2023 are not compatible with previous model year rke keys and ford accessory keyless entry keypads. A different radio frequency is used on 2023 expedition vehicles built on or after 02-jan-2
SSM 51622 - EQUIPMENT: 2022-2023 explorer/aviator vehicles built on or after 28-may-2022, 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles built on or after 08-jun-2022 and 2022 escape/corsair vehicles built on or after 01-jun-2022 are no longer equipped with a hands free
SSM 51601 - TRAILER HITCHES: Some 2021-2023 f-150 and 2022-2023 f-super duty/expedition/navigator/maverick vehicles equipped with an integrated trailer module (itrm) may exhibit a trailer lamp fault message with various related diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). Most trai
SSM 51583 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Some 2022-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience system concerns. For assistance, contact the voxx customer service dept. At 1-866-869-7888. If possible, record the device serial number
SSM 51536 - STRUCTURE: For 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
TSB 23-2122 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2021-2023 f-150/mustang mach-e and 2023 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with bluecruise/activeglide may experience loss of bluecruise/activeglide hands-free driving mode availability and/or bluecruise/activeglide inoperative and
SSM 51531 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2020-2023 explorer/aviator/transit, 2021-2023 f-150/bronco, 2022-2023 expedition/navigator/mustang and 2023 f-250/f-350 super duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addresse
OTA SU4 P1 Exped - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software update 4 p2 for 2023 model year expedition vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - prevents intermittent loss of vehicle connectivity
SSM 51419 - POWER TRAIN: Some 2017-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10r60/10r80/10r80 mht/10r100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmissi
TSB 23-2036 - SEATS: Some 2018-2023 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 presse
SSM 51369 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Some 2022-2023 expedition vehicles (not including expedition max) built on or before 26-jan-2023 may exhibit the liftgate spoiler contacting the roof during freezing temperatures when ice is present. This may be due to an insufficient margi
SSM 51346 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Some 2022-2023 expedition vehicles may exhibit the liftgate spoiler contacting the roof during freezing temperatures when ice is present. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. To correct the condition, repair the spoiler and
SSM 51311 - SEATS: Some 2018-2023 expedition/navigator vehicles may have a concern where the second row seat is locked in the forward tilted position while using easy entry preventing rearward movement. To unlock the seat, tip the seat back fully forward and
SSM 51306 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some 2018-2023 f-150, expedition, navigator, transit, aviator and explorer 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 (
SSM 51265 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash,
SSM 51261 - BRAKES (PWS): Some ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the workshop manual (wsm) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

P008A [2] Low Pressure Fuel System Pressure - Too Low
P0627 [2] Fuel Pump "A" Control Circuit /Open
P025A [2] Fuel Pump Module Control Circuit/Open
P025B [2] Fuel Pump Module Control Circuit Range/Performance
U0109 [2] Lost Communication With Fuel Pump Control Module
P00C6 [2] Fuel rail pressure (FRP) – engine cranking – pressure too low
U0630 [2] U0630
U3002 [1] Vehicle Identification Number
U2100 [1] Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Communication
B115E [1] B115E
B15E1 [1] B15E1
B15E2 [1] B15E2

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