Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Bronco Sport are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #SSM 52486

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254144

      Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles which require replacement of the SCCM may experience an error message when performing the programmable module installation (PMI) of the replacement SCCM with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) ... Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 51261

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228876

      Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #SSM 51948

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243653

      Some 2023 Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 01-May-2023 and through 22-Sep-2023 may exhibit a squeal and/or grinding noise and/or vibration from the front brakes while braking. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 52357

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252626

      Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit water coolant pump leaks. This may be due to contamination in the coolant system. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 52335

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251952

      For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2335

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244798

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on or before 30-Nov-2022, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2274

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241545

      Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2259

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241542

      Some 2020-2022 Escape built and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles, built on or before 28-Sep-2022, equipped with a 1. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239623

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51800

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239624

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the accessory drive belt, such as during the coolant pump removal and installation procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #22N18

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233848

      Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Model Year Escape Vehicles with a 3-cylinder 1.5L Engine Replacement of High-Pressure Fuel Injectors Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #TSB 23-2259

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241542

      Some 2020-2022 Escape built and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles, built on or before 28-Sep-2022, equipped with a 1. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 51944

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243611

      2022-2023 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrive to the dealership to reduce the risk of driving performance issues such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM 52314

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251934

      During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2335

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244798

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on or before 30-Nov-2022, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239623

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51656

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237335

      Some 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51011

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217839

      Some 2018-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 16-Mar-2022 may exhibit transmission slip during acceleration from a stop when hot. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SSM 51613

      Date Announced:
      MAY 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236032

      Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit the engine not restarting after an auto start/stop event with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P164C stored in the powertrain control ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SSM 51613

      Date Announced:
      MAY 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236032

      Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit the engine not restarting after an auto start/stop event with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P164C stored in the powertrain control ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51537

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234133

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A, P0627 and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 52307

      Date Announced:
      FEB 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250852

      Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass??A?/LincolnWay??A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241627

      In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51725

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237977

      Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassA?/LincolnWayA? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51613

      Date Announced:
      MAY 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236032

      Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit the engine not restarting after an auto start/stop event with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P164C stored in the powertrain control ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51576

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235312

      Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles built on 20-Dec-2022 and through 16-Jan-2023 may exhibit a warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicating Rear Park Aid Not Available  Sensor Blocked  See Manual. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51541

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234136

      All 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles have a headlamp low beam pattern with a dark band above the vertical reference line. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB 23-2267

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241544

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 01-Nov-2022 equipped with light emitting diode (LED) control module (A2C7636130500 printed onto the module label) may exhibit a condition where the daytime running lamps (DRLs) stay ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 51541

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234136

      All 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles have a headlamp low beam pattern with a dark band above the vertical reference line. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 51874

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241597

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2020-2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit a rattle or flapping noise coming from the rear air extractors while driving. This may be due to the normal operation of the rear air extractors. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51724

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237976

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may exhibit: insufficient cooling from the air conditioning (A/C), under hood popping/knocking/hissing noises and/or under hood smoke, coolant stains and/or spills on to the ... Read More »

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 51536

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235153

      For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2298

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243474

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on 24-Jul-2021 and through 31-Aug-2023 may exhibit a hissing noise from rear liftgate area when driving straight between 35-50 MPH (56 80 Km/h). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51808

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239627

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and active torque coupling differential may exhibit a hissing noise from rear liftgate area when driving between 35 to 50 MPH (56-80 Km/h). Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #TSB 23-2156

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236579

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door(s) do not open using the exterior door handle(s). Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SSM 52476

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254138

      All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51948

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243653

      Some 2023 Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 01-May-2023 and through 22-Sep-2023 may exhibit a squeal and/or grinding noise and/or vibration from the front brakes while braking. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2298

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243474

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on 24-Jul-2021 and through 31-Aug-2023 may exhibit a hissing noise from rear liftgate area when driving straight between 35-50 MPH (56 80 Km/h). Read More »

    • TSB #23G01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241965

      Application Performance Upgrade 23G01 - Certain 2023 Model Year Bronco Sport VehiclesMissing Floor Mats Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51874

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241597

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2020-2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit a rattle or flapping noise coming from the rear air extractors while driving. This may be due to the normal operation of the rear air extractors. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51724

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237976

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may exhibit: insufficient cooling from the air conditioning (A/C), under hood popping/knocking/hissing noises and/or under hood smoke, coolant stains and/or spills on to the ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #23L05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252418

      Special Field Action 23L05 Certain 2022 - 2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, and Certain 2023 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Mobile Hot Spot Credit Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #22N15

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252410

      Customer Satisfaction Program 22N15 Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »

    • TSB #SAN-Vol1 I1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240743

      The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #SSM 52486

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254144

      Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles which require replacement of the SCCM may experience an error message when performing the programmable module installation (PMI) of the replacement SCCM with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 52410

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253552

      Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »