Ford Bronco Service Bulletins (2023)
212 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 29, 2023•Document ID: 10236680Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2428
- Date Added:
- May 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission and built on or before 23-Dec-2022 or with a 18R80/10R80MHT transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2022 may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift. It is possible the vehicle may also have an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM or TCM, the transmission solenoid ID strategy, sticking valves in the main control valve body and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve.
Associated Products (45)2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Ranger2022 Ford Transit2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Navigator2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Expedition+ 25 moreAssociated Documents - May 26, 2023•Document ID: 10236690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51667
- Date Added:
- May 29, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 Bronco hard top vehicles may exhibit the headliner falling down, becoming detached or separating from the hard top rear cap. Do not attempt to reattach the production headliner to the hard top surface of the rear roof panel. Replace the hard top headliner. Installation instructions can be found on the Professional Technician System (PTS) website under the Workshop manual Tab > Accessories > Installation.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 26, 2023•Document ID: 10236688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51665
- Date Added:
- May 29, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is most noticeable at idle and may lessen at higher engine speed or while driving. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and will not get worse over time. Use a stethoscope or chassis ears and listen just behind the left cylinder head intake VCT solenoid on the cam cover to determine if the thump/knock noise is coming from the cylinder head/camshaft. The left cylinder head and the camshaft roller followers are available as service parts.
Associated Products (25)2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Edge2021 Ford Explorer2021 Ford F-1502021 Lincoln Aviator2021 Lincoln Nautilus2020 Ford Edge2020 Ford Explorer+ 5 moreAssociated Documents - May 23, 2023•Document ID: 10237335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51656
- Date Added:
- June 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2022-2023 F-150/Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/Escape/Corsair/Bronco Sport/Edge/Mustang vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0230 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may also experience a no start or stall after start. This may be due to an internal PCM issue. If this DTC is present, verify the battery condition, then perform pin point test (PPT) KC of the Work Shop Manual (WSM), Section 310-01. If PPT KC leads to component replacement, start with replacing the PCM and then evaluate the vehicle. If the DTC returns, follow WSM, Section 310-01 PPT KC direction to address the issue.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 16, 2023•Document ID: 10236575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2154
- Date Added:
- May 23, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit vehicles with 3.5L Duratec/3.5L EcoBoost engines, 2021-2023 Bronco with the 2.3L or 2.7L engine having charging system diagnostics performed in the Workshop Manual (WSM) may experience the generator voltage desired (GENVDSD) parameter identification (PID) missing from the powertrain control module (PCM) PID list in the Ford Diagnosis And Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. This may be due to a software parameter in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 2, 2023•Document ID: 10236026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51592
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain control module. This may be due to a fault detected while in transport mode or a leak in the positive crankcase ventilation system. To correct the condition, deactivate transport mode, refer to WSM, Section 419-10. Perform a visual inspection of possible sources outlined in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-08B pinpoint test (PPT) HG. Clear all DTCs, allow the vehicle to sit until engine coolant temperature is below 45ðC (113ðF). Start the vehicle and allow it to idle in park (P) for 1 minute. Using the appropriate scan tool, check for DTCs. If DTC P04DB returns, perform PPT HG in the WSM. WSM, Section 303-14B contains removal and installation instruction for the crankcase pressure sensor.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 6, 2023•Document ID: 10234137Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51542
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 F-150 and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to a stuck internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, replace all 4 of the VCT units following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01. For claiming, use causal part 6C525 and applicable labor operations in Section 6 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. If labor times are not available, claim M-time.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - April 4, 2023•Document ID: 10235153Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51536
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
Associated Products (350)2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford F-2502023 Ford F-3502023 Ford F-4502023 Ford F-5502023 Ford F-6502023 Ford F-7502023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit Connect2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Corsair+ 330 moreAssociated Documents - April 4, 2023•Document ID: 10234134Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51538
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles built on or after 01-Sep-2022 may exhibit an intermittent illuminated hood ajar indicator on the instrument panel cluster and/or a false alarm activation caused by a hood ajar event. This may be due to an internal failure of the hood latch. For vehicles that meet this criteria, replace the hood latch (service base part number 16700) to repair the vehicle. For claiming use the causal part number 16700 and applicable labor operations in Section 12 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 3, 2023•Document ID: 10235750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22PU0301ESCNT
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryPriority Update 22-PU0301-ESC-NT for 2022-2023 Bronc vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Change in the interaction of the EBB with Neutral Tow feature. - Improved ESC yaw rate plausibility check
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 3, 2023•Document ID: 10234130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51533
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B15F1:15 code stored in memory of the passenger door module (PDM). This code was intended for a right mirror indicator light emitting diode (LED) feature on vehicles and currently is not used. This code may be due to PDM module software. If the PDM module exhibits DTC B15F1:15, the DTC should be ignored.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 3, 2023•Document ID: 10234125Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51531
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart if DTCs are present and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. Cycling the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting repair. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (30)2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford F-2502023 Ford F-3502023 Ford F-4502023 Ford F-5502023 Ford F-6502023 Ford F-7502023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Transit+ 10 moreAssociated Documents - March 31, 2023•Document ID: 10233958Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA SU4 P1Bronco
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySoftware Update 4 P2 for 2023 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Prevents intermittent loss of vehicle connectivity
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 31, 2023•Document ID: 10233925Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51525
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with dual tops from the factory may exhibit a broken tension bow guide support (service base part numbers 7851532/7851533). This component is located on the soft top frame and was likely discovered when the soft top assembly was initially removed from its storage location in the rear of the vehicle by the customer. This may be due to improper storage of the soft top from the factory. To correct this condition, replace the affected tension bow guide support following the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-18A Soft Top > Removal and Installation > Soft Top Tension Bow Guide Support.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 31, 2023•Document ID: 10233600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2108
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 16-Mar-2023 may experience an inoperative FordPass application, inoperative remote start and/or inoperative remote lock and unlock that may be combined with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U0146:09 stored in the telematics control unit (TCU) and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92 stored in the gateway module (GWM). This may be due to the software level in the GWM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the GWM to the latest software level via a coordinated flash.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 17, 2023•Document ID: 10233741Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51458
- Date Added:
- April 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 Bronco vehicles may experience inoperative remote start and/or remote lock and unlock through FordPass. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0146:09 may be stored in the telematics control unit (TCU), and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92 may be stored in the gateway module (GWM). Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. A solution is planned for deployment via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) beginning April 2023. Software will update automatically on vehicles connected to FordPass. Monitor OASIS for additional updates. Schedule an appointment in April 2023 for customers that are not connected to FordPass once the repair is available.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 14, 2023•Document ID: 10233724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51438
- Date Added:
- April 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryDue to a supplier chip-shortage, 2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 6-speaker sound system come with a non-operational rear amplifier. This non-operational amplifier (service part number N2DZ-18C804-B) will not produce sound (by design) from the rear subwoofer. The non-operational rear amplifier and subwoofer assembly will appear identical to a working system. Customers have been notified and compensated appropriately for this change to the vehicle. For more details, refer to the Electronic Field Communication titled Product Offering Changes: Ford Bronco Audio System published on 09-Dec-2022. Vehicles that meet these criteria should not be diagnosed for a symptom related to poor/no performance from the rear subwoofer.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 10, 2023•Document ID: 10233699Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51431
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023 F-150 vehicles built on or before 28-Feb-2023 at Kansas City Assembly Plant or 07-Mar-2023 at Dearborn Truck Plant, 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles built on or before 13-Dec-2022, and 2023 Bronco vehicles may experience inoperative remote start and/or remote lock and unlock through FordPass. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0146:09 may be stored in the telematics control unit (TCU), and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92 may be stored in the gateway module (GWM). Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. A solution is planned for deployment via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) beginning April 2023. Software will update automatically on vehicles connected to FordPass. Monitor OASIS for additional updates. Schedule an appointment in April 2023 for customers that are not connected to FordPass once the repair is available.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 8, 2023•Document ID: 10233695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51419
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmission fluid pan. The whine noise may become louder when the transmission is at operating temperature and may increase with engine revolutions per minute (RPM) in the park (P) position. A small amount of whine noise is considered to be characteristic of the 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmissions due to the offset gear drivetrain in the front support and has no effect on durability.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51415
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCustomers who neutral (4-wheel flat) tow a 2021-2022 Bronco equipped with a 2.7L engine or a 2022-2023 Bronco Raptor may report an inconsistent brake assist when a supplemental braking system has been installed. This may result from supplemental brake system set-up that does not account for the vehicles anti-lock brake (ABS) module entering sleep mode after a pre-determined period of time following vehicle shut-down. This functionality was necessary to prevent a battery drain from occurring. Enhanced software has been developed to keep the ABS module in a consistent sleep state when the vehicle enters neutral tow mode. For vehicles that meet this criterion, reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use casual part 2C219.
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