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Service bulletin TSB 23-2307

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10244707
Published by NHTSA2023-11-02
Manufacturer's numberTSB 23-2307
Manufacturer's date2023-10-05
NHTSA componentUNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

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 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. This may be due to the SYNC Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the SYNC module (APIM) software.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Software

Vehicles listed
FORD BRONCO SPORT2021, 2022, 2023
FORD ECOSPORT2020, 2021
FORD EDGE2019, 2020
FORD ESCAPE2020, 2021, 2022
FORD EXPEDITION2020, 2021
FORD EXPLORER2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
FORD F-1502019, 2020
FORD F-250 SD2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD F-350 SD2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD F-450 SD2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD F-550 SD2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD FUSION2019, 2020
FORD FUSION ENERGI2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD FUSION HYBRID2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD MAVERICK2022, 2023
FORD MUSTANG2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
FORD RANGER2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT2019, 2020, 2021
LINCOLN AVIATOR2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL2019, 2020
LINCOLN CORSAIR2020, 2021, 2022
LINCOLN MKX2019 to 2020
LINCOLN MKZ2019, 2020
LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
LINCOLN NAUTILUS2019, 2020
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2020, 2021

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20V3060002020-05-27. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.
23B49 S12023-12-05. Service bulletin. Certain 2021 - 2023 Model Year Aviator Vehicles Equipped With SYNC - Reprogram Accessory Protocol Interface Module
SSM 520762023-11-21. Service bulletin. Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine. This may be due to the rear drive unit (RDU) actuator learning process. Reprogram the software in the AWD module to minimize the noise using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. If no other concerns or symptoms are present, further diagnosis or repairs are not recommended. For claiming, use causal part 4000 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 23-23152023-11-02. Service bulletin. Some 2023 Maverick vehicles built on or before 11-Apr-2023 and equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2282. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the PCM.
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 517882023-07-20. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles built on or before 12-Oct-2022 may exhibit a door ajar or door fault warning message present in the message center with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1175:19, B1176:19, B11C0:19 and/or B11C1:19 present in 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). This may be due to low battery voltage and DTC thresholds being too low and not a fault in the door latch assembly. To correct the condition, reprogram and re-configure the the affected module using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming use causal part 54264A27 and applicable labor times found in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 517622023-07-03. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). This issue does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition and will be released via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) expected in September 2023. Software will update automatically if vehicle connectivity is enabled in the vehicles settings. Schedule a service visit for customers who have disabled vehicle connectivity or who report that they did not receive the update in September 2023. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
SSM 517212023-06-21. Service bulletin. Some 2022 Edge vehicles built on and after 16-Nov-2022 and 2022 Explorer vehicles built on and after 20-Sep-2022 may exhibit a brief illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the vehicle is shifted into park (P) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0919 and/or P0929 stored in the gear shift module (GSM). This may be due to the GSM software. To correct this condition, update the software in the GSM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming use the causal part number 7P155 and applicable labor operations in Section 07 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS).
22B282022-12-02. Service bulletin. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Reprogram HVAC Control Module A software update has been released to ensure that customers are getting the best heating performance on their vehicles while driving at highway speeds. These updates will improve the heating capability and the defrost and defog performance when exterior temperatures are at or below -15C/5F
SSM 510042022-08-30. Service bulletin. Some 2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake controller and a 12.3 inch center display screen may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM) after completing a TRM software update. This may be due to software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, uninstall Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS), removing all session files. Install the latest software level of FDRS, then perform the TRM - Trailer Module (TRM) Configuration application.