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Service bulletin TSB 23-2168

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10237140
Published by NHTSA2023-06-01
Manufacturer's numberTSB 23-2168
Manufacturer's date2023-05-31
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a whine noise from the front drive unit when driving steady speed between 30-40 mph (48-64 km/h) without diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to software parameters. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM)

The document

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Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Software, Transmission control module

Vehicles listed
FORD MUSTANG MACH E2021, 2022

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
22V3330002022-05-13. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SSM 523452024-03-20. Service bulletin. Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. To correct the concern, download and run the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation app: under HS1 modules select BCM > Transport and Factory Mode > Download > Run. When the pop-up message appears for Change Vehicle Mode - Transport/Factory/Normal Mode, press OK. This will proceed to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Unlock Vehicle Connectivity Settings (21 MY + Vehicles). A pop-up message appears noting Vehicle Is Now In Normal Mode, select OK. This will return to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Exit. A final pop-up notification stating that the application is finished, select OK. For claiming, use causal part 14G490 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 23-23992024-01-05. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2C94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). This may be due to the software in the SOBDM. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM).
TSB 23-23892024-01-05. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2022 Mach-E vehicles may experience an exterior charge status indicator not illuminating the blue charging segments after an over the air (OTA) update. This may be due to the software in the SYNC module (APIM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the APIM. NOTE: The APIM software update that addresses the symptom listed in this bulletin may have been sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over- the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the center display screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in Professional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab for OTA update history. If an update to the APIM has successfully completed recently and the customer is reporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply.
OTA SU6 P3MACHE2023-12-07. Service bulletin. Software Update SU6 P3 for 2021-2023 MACH E vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Enable electric return of hood latch release actuator - Corrects erroneous "frunk service required" warning post OTA. - Corrects alarm going off during an OTA download . - improved interior windsheld fogging and heater performance when driving in freezing temperatures - Improved Cold DC Fast Charging and heat sharing/smart heating. - Removal of cause of chime related DTC set against AHU. - Hands-Free to BlueCruise text update. - Adds 3 chimes for Over Speeding situation. - Adds chime for speed limit change. - Adds text box "Hold for Speed Warning OFF" - Introduces a more aggressive series of hood ajar warnings/chimes that trigger at lower speed than the current implementation - The customer is instructed to exit the vehicle when a battery hazard is detected. - IPC software addressing traction control toggle, BLIS and ISA presonaliztion, MyTrip distance reset, Low Tire pressure incorrect reading, and PWM buzz noise elimination. - Provides Yield and No Entry graphic display for Traffic Sign recognition. - Removes Tollbooth Mode - Adds a "some display features may be temporarily unavailable" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing. - Profiles (Enhanced Memory) will not be stuck as Guest - Improved "Ask on Exit" pop- up functionality - Selectable Drive Modes - prevent default to normal mode due to loss of communication with SYNC - Improved charge status indication feedback while plugged in.
23B392023-11-02. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Program 23B39 Certain 2022 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles - Install Digital Owner’s Manual – Reprogram Accessory Protocol Interface Module *Submitting owner letter, other documents submitted last month*
23B392023-10-03. Service bulletin. Certain 2022 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles - Install Digital Owner’s Manual – Reprogram Accessory Protocol Interface Module
TSB 23-22612023-09-01. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 23-2168 to update the vehicle line affected. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E (non-GT) vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a whine noise from the front drive unit when driving steady at speeds between 30-40 mph (48-64 km/h) without diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to software parameters. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM).
SSM 517272023-06-21. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 21-Apr-2023 may exhibit a false alarm activation and/or warning message in the FordPass application when the doors are locked. This may be due to the software in the door latch control module E (DCME), door latch control module F (DCMF), door latch control module G (DCMG) and/or door latch control module H (DCMH). To correct the condition, download and run the door control module software update application for each module one at a time using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 58219A65 and applicable labor times in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 517052023-06-21. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0ADA, P0ADE, P0AA1, and/or P0AA4 stored in the battery energy control module (BECM) after high voltage battery junction box (HVBJB) replacement. Vehicle may also exhibit reduced powertrain performance and/or a Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or High-Voltage Battery Warning message in the FordPass application. This may be due to the BECM software. To correct the condition, download and run the BECM - Reset Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Occurrence Counter application in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If the concern persists, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A for normal diagnostics. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0ADA, P0ADE, P0AA1, and/or P0AA4 stored in the battery energy control module (BECM) after high voltage battery junction box (HVBJB) replacement. Vehicle may also exhibit reduced powertrain performance and/or a Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or High-Voltage Battery Warning message in the FordPass application. This may be due to the BECM software. To correct the condition, download and run the BECM - Reset Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Occurrence Counter application in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If the concern persists, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A for normal diagnostics
TSB 23-21702023-06-21. Service bulletin. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may fail PMI for the IPMA using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) with an error stating Procedure Unsuccesful - GetFlashActionPartNumbers Unable To Obtain Flash Action Part Numbers From Available Topology if the power steering control module (PSCM), cruise control module (CCM), camera module - rear (CMR) and/or instrument panel cluster (IPC) are not at their latest software level prior to attempting PMI. To correct this condition follow the Service Procedure to update each of the modules necessary to complete PMI for the IPMA.