HomeSSM 54589 · FORD, LINCOLN
FORD, LINCOLN

SSM 54589

Manufacturer communications

Publication date
2026-02-17
Received by NHTSA
2026-03-04
NHTSA record numbers
11029595

Manufacturer summary

Original wording in English

Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.

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MakeModelModel year
FordBRONCO SPORT2023
FordBRONCO SPORT2022
FordBRONCO SPORT2021
FordEDGE2020
FordEDGE2019
FordESCAPE2022
FordESCAPE2021
FordESCAPE2020
FordEXPEDITION2021
FordEXPEDITION2020
FordEXPLORER2024
FordEXPLORER2023
FordEXPLORER2022
FordEXPLORER2021
FordEXPLORER2020
FordF-1502020
FordF-1502019
FordF-250 SD2022
FordF-250 SD2021
FordF-250 SD2020
FordF-350 SD2022
FordF-350 SD2021
FordF-350 SD2020
FordF-450 SD2022
FordF-450 SD2021
FordF-450 SD2020
FordF-550 SD2022
FordF-550 SD2021
FordF-550 SD2020
FordFUSION2020

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