# Service bulletin 23L05

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10252418
- Published by NHTSA: 2024\-04\-02
- Manufacturer's number: 23L05
- Manufacturer's date: 2024\-03\-05
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

## NHTSA's summary

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

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10252418-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2022 to 2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT
- 2023 FORD MAVERICK

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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 initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [22N15](/bulletins/10252410.md), 2024-04-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 \(SDLC\) Gateway Module Reprogramming for Inspection and Maintenance \(I/M\) Testing Adding Not OTA Capable Owner letters. Other documents submitted 01/02/24 \& Received OTA letters submitted on 02/01/24
- [22N15](/bulletins/10248066.md), 2024-01-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 \(SDLC\) Gateway Module Reprogramming for Inspection and Maintenance \(I/M\) Testing
- [SSM 52065](/bulletins/10245385.md), 2023-11-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Some 2022\-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with hard, soft or roll\-up bed covers accessories may exhibit a water intrusion into the pickup box floor. These accesories are not designed to be waterproof. Do not perform any repairs or submit a warranty claim for this condition
- [TSB 23\-2308](/bulletins/10244711.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS; EQUIPMENT. 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. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the standard and reinforced rear caliper bushings and apply Kluberpaste to the machined surfaces of the brake caliper and caliper support bracket.
- [TSB 23\-2307](/bulletins/10244707.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. 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.
- [SSM 51948](/bulletins/10243653.md), 2023-10-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. 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. This may be due to excessive wheel hub lateral runout. To correct this condition, remove the front brake disc\(s\) of the affected wheel\(s\). Refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section, 206\-03. Clean the raised ring\-like surface of the front wheel hub near the wheel studs. Using a dial indicator, slowly rotate the wheel hub and measure the runout on the ring\-like surface. If the total runout exceeds 0.001 inch \(0.03mm\), replace the wheel hub. Refer to the WSM, Section 204\-01. Document the measured run out in the warranty claim. For claiming use the causal part number 1104 and applicable labor operations in Section 01 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\)
- [TSB 23\-2298](/bulletins/10243474.md), 2023-10-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE. 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 \(56 80 Km/h\). This may be due to the absence of the rear floor insulator located in the spare tire compartment. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to install a rear floor insulator in the spare tire compartment.
- [23G01](/bulletins/10241965.md), 2023-09-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Application Performance Upgrade 23G01 \- Certain 2023 Model Year Bronco Sport VehiclesMissing Floor Mats
- [SSM 51874](/bulletins/10241597.md), 2023-09-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. 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. To determine if this is a normal condition, perform a road test at 40 mph \(65 km/h\) or above. Inspect if the noise is coming from the rear extractors. During the road test alternate air conditioning \(A/C\) between fresh mode and air re\-circulation mode. If the noise is eliminated when the A/C is in fresh mode, this is considered a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no repairs should be performed.

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