# Over\-the\-air update PCM\-25.8.1 Ranger

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- Type: Over\-the\-air update
- NHTSA id: 11023714
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-10\-03
- Manufacturer's number: PCM\-25.8.1 Ranger
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-09\-02
- Campaign id or software version: PCM\-25.8.1
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Quality improvements include: \-On\-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11023714-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2024 FORD RANGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V164000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V164000.md), 2025-03-14: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 55228](/bulletins/11038440.md), 2026-10-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2020\-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F\-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L \(non\-diesel\) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-01 Engine \> Removal and Installation \> Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool \(ESST\) guide pin alignment tool \(303\-1790\) that is used to align the engine front cover to the engine block, preventing the O\-ring seal on the engine oil galley feed tube from getting damaged during installation.
- [TSB 26\-2372](/bulletins/11036309.md), 2026-08-21, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2301. Reason for update: to update the Pinpoint Tests referenced in Step 1. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature sensor for various concerns. DTCs P0071, P0072, and/or P0073 may be present in the powertrain control module \(PCM\).
- [TSB 26\-2301](/bulletins/11034223.md), 2026-07-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature sensor for various concerns. DTCs P0071, P0072, and/or P0073 may be present in the powertrain control module \(PCM\).
- [SSM 54902](/bulletins/11033775.md), 2026-06-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer \(PVT\) when available. Workshop Manual \(WSM\) updates related to this diagnostic procedure are planned for release in Q4 2026. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method. The previous air check procedure has been shown to produce a high rate of false positives, which may lead to unnecessary repairs when no actual leak is present. Accordingly, the air check procedure is not to be used for diagnosing internal transmission hydraulic leaks or as justification for transmission replacement.
- [25B51](/bulletins/11033577.md), 2026-06-05, Other: ENGINE. Certain 2021\-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021\-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020\-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016\-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019\-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016\-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022\-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016\-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019\-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
- [TSB 26\-2210](/bulletins/11033573.md), 2026-06-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: \* Engine misfire condition \* Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) P0301, P0302, P0303, and/or P0304 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\)
- [ECG2\-25.2.8.5 Ranger](/bulletins/11030368.md), 2026-03-31, Over\-the\-air update: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "26C10 Recall remedy \-Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
- [SSM 54592](/bulletins/11029081.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307\-01 \> Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements \(N\>R, N\>D, R\>D, or D\>R\) should be noted. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.
- [BCM\-25.7.0 Ranger](/bulletins/11028993.md), 2026-02-24, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Quality improvements include: \-Addresses a fault code that prevents vehicles from leaving inhibit mode
- [TSB 25\-2621](/bulletins/11028830.md), 2026-02-17, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\), and no key fob works in the back up slot. The remote keyless entry \(RKE\) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle.

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