Special Service Message · SSM 55279
This is a Special Service Message, not a recall. SSMs are informational notes Ford sends dealers about a known condition or a change in procedure. They are not repair orders, and they don't by themselves change what is covered.
Published: Oct 24, 2026
Applies to: Explorer (2025–2027 model years)
Restrictions stated in the source:
Details from NHTSA as of Oct 27, 2026. If NHTSA or Ford revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.
Have you experienced this issue with your vehicle? Let us know your model year and engine, plus any diagnosis or repair details.
This is a Special Service Message, not a recall. SSMs are informational notes Ford sends dealers about a known condition or a change in procedure. They are not repair orders, and they don't by themselves change what is covered.
Published: Oct 24, 2026
Applies to: Explorer (2025–2027 model years)
Restrictions stated in the source:
- Build dates: built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 / built on or after 24-Apr-2025
- Equipment: equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector
Summary (official text)
Sources
- SSM 55279 (PDF, NHTSA document 11038695) — Oct 24, 2026
Details from NHTSA as of Oct 27, 2026. If NHTSA or Ford revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.
Have you experienced this issue with your vehicle? Let us know your model year and engine, plus any diagnosis or repair details.