# Service bulletin SSM 50490

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10208144
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-02\-23
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 50490
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-02\-15
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

2021\-2022 Bronco vehicles built on/after 12\-Aug\-2021 equipped with hard top roof or vehicles repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program 21B49. Submit photos of hard top roof concerns that require part replacement for any reason using web\-based PTS or Mobile PTS Report a Vehicle Concern function. For payment, use labor operation SUBPHOTO for reimbursement. The hard top roof is enhanced to meet standards expected by customers. To ensure long\-term supplier quality is maintained, Ford is seeking immediate dealer feedback on customer concerns.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10208144-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10208144-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 to 2022 FORD BRONCO

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026310](/recalls/tc/2026310.md), 2026-06-24: Accessories
- [26V403000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V403000.md), 2026-06-24: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [2026229](/recalls/tc/2026229.md), 2026-05-12: Structure
- [26V299000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V299000.md), 2026-05-12: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [23V379000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V379000.md), 2023-05-26: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2022335](/recalls/tc/2022335.md), 2022-06-24: Structure
- [2022309](/recalls/tc/2022309.md), 2022-06-10: Structure
- [2021770](/recalls/tc/2021770.md), 2021-12-17: Accessories

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 26\-2380](/bulletins/11037537.md), 2026-09-29, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 25\-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses and underbody shield bolts. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a "Sta\-bar Disconnect Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) stored in the chassis control module \(CHCM\): C103A, C1A99, C1B03, C1B07, C1B14 and/or B1A67. This may be due to water intrusion in the stabilizer bar wiring harness connector.
- [SSM 55009](/bulletins/11035101.md), 2026-07-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2021\-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\). This may be due to an issue with the driver door harness connector after removing and installing the removeable doors. If diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B1625:29 is stored in the driver door module \(DDM\), inspect connector C322C between the upper and lower door hinges that attaches to the body for proper installation and/or pin fitment. Repair as necessary. If the condition was caused by improper door installation, do not submit a claim for this condition. If no concerns are found with the connector, refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 501\-11 \> Diagnosis and Testing for normal diagnostics.
- [TSB 26\-2298](/bulletins/11034123.md), 2026-06-29, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes 25\-2551. Reason for update: to correct the descriptions for the liftgate glass weather seals. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit paint wearing along on the top inner edge of the tailgate where the rear window weather strip contacts the tailgate. This may be due to the accumulation of dirt between the rear window seal and tailgate.
- [PCM\-23.11.02 Bronco](/bulletins/11030658.md), 2026-04-03, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. "Quality improvements include: \- Optimizes cabin ventilation strategy at high speeds"
- [PCM\-23.11.02 Bronco](/bulletins/11030643.md), 2026-04-03, Over\-the\-air update: STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Quality improvements include: \- Optimizes cabin ventilation strategy at high speeds"
- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [TSB 25\-2551](/bulletins/11025827.md), 2025-12-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit paint wearing along on the top inner edge of the tailgate where the rear window weather strip contacts the tailgate. This may be due to the accumulation of dirt between the rear window seal and tailgate.
- [TSB 25\-2453](/bulletins/11023548.md), 2025-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 24\-2269 to add 2025 model year vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the driver or passenger side upper rail front trim panel with a warped or misaligned appearance.
- [TSB 25\-2439](/bulletins/11023299.md), 2025-09-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2229 to update the labor times from M\-time to M\-Time with a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit soft top exterior wear on the sides of the soft top material above the B\-pillar. This may be due to contact and rubbing between the soft top frame and soft top material.
- [TSB 25\-2433](/bulletins/11023297.md), 2025-09-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. S\+A42:H67me of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the hard top center panel's quarter turn latches come loose while driving.

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