TSB SSM-53661 — Ford and Lincoln Service bulletin
SSM-53661 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 2 Ford and Lincoln models, 2018–2020 model years. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75 mph (120 km/h). Pinpoint Test G located in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04 has…
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years SSM-53661 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Every document filed under SSM-53661
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SSM 53661 | April 24, 2025 | Service bulletin |
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB SSM-53661?
SSM-53661 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford and Lincoln, covering 2 Ford and Lincoln models across the 2018–2020 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75 mph (120 km/h). Pinpoint Test G located in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04 has…
Which vehicles does SSM-53661 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford Expedition (2018–2020); Lincoln Navigator (2018–2020). A bulletin number can be re-issued against more vehicles later, so check the model-year list on this page against your own.
Is TSB SSM-53661 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. SSM-53661 is repair guidance the manufacturer sent its dealers, not a safety defect finding. You pay for the work unless the vehicle is still under warranty. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of SSM-53661?
Take the document ID to a dealer's service desk, or search NHTSA's manufacturer-communications records. This page carries every document ID filed under SSM-53661, its date, and NHTSA's own summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. This page lists only what NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file records under SSM-53661. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.