TSB TSB-19-2026 — Ford and Lincoln Service bulletin
TSB-19-2026 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 10 Ford and Lincoln models, 2000–2014 model years, filed and re-filed as 2 documents. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years TSB-19-2026 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford Edge | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Expedition | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 |
| Ford Explorer | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford F-150 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford Mustang | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Ranger | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford Taurus | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 |
Every document filed under TSB-19-2026
Manufacturers re-issue a bulletin as the repair changes, and file separate copies for technicians and for owners. All of them carry the same number.
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TSB 19-2026 | February 7, 2019 | Service bulletin |
| TSB 19-2026 | February 7, 2019 | Service bulletin |
What TSB-19-2026 covers
Body & structure — the component vocabulary NHTSA files this communication under.
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB TSB-19-2026?
TSB-19-2026 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford and Lincoln, covering 10 Ford and Lincoln models across the 2000–2014 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…
Which vehicles does TSB-19-2026 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford Crown Victoria (2000–2007); Ford Edge (2010–2014); Ford Expedition (2000–2011, 2014); Ford Explorer (2002–2010); Ford F-150 (2004–2010); Ford Mustang (2005–2014); Ford Ranger (2000–2003); Ford Taurus (2000–2007); Lincoln MKX (2010–2014); Lincoln Navigator (2000–2012, 2014). 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 TSB-19-2026 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. TSB-19-2026 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 TSB-19-2026?
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 TSB-19-2026, 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 TSB-19-2026. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.