NHTSA Service Bulletin 11022354: 2021, 2022 Ford Aviator
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021, 2022 Ford Aviator, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 24S55 Supplement #1 Dated: August 15, 2025 Customer Satisfaction Program 24N12 Dated June 19, 2025 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Rental Vehicles: Added specification that long block replacement must be approved by SSSC for rental coverage to apply. Labor Allowances: Added labor operation for photo submission on all vehicles and labor operation for borescope inspection. SSSC Approval: Borescope photo submission required for long block approval. Parts Handling Allowance: Added additional allowance claiming information for engine replacement. Attachments: Technical Instructions have been added to the program. PROGRAM TERMS This program provides a no-cost, one-time repair (if needed) for an engine long block replacement for vehicles that completed the 24S55 inspection process. This program will be in effect for 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11022354?
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 24S55 Supplement #1 Dated: August 15, 2025 Customer Satisfaction Program 24N12 Dated June 19, 2025 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Rental Vehicles: Added specification that long block replacement must be approved by SSSC for rental coverage to apply. Labor Allowances: Added labor operation for photo submission on all vehicles and labor operation for borescope.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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