Service bulletin TSB 25-2574

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)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	11025861
Published by NHTSA	2025-12-02
Manufacturer's number	TSB 25-2574
Manufacturer's date	2025-11-27
NHTSA component	STEERING; SUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

This article supersedes TSB 25-2347 to update the vehicle build dates Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle, rotational noise from the front strut area when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an interference between the front jounce bumper and the rod. Additional model information: * 2021-2025 Bronco Sport Badlands vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAAN (Performance suspension) * 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAA3 (High ride suspension)

The document

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Components

Steering, Suspension

Vehicles listed
FORD BRONCO SPORT	2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
2026259	2026-05-27. Suspension
26V340000	2026-05-27. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
2021082	2021-02-19. Suspension
21V075000	2021-02-16. SUSPENSION:REAR
21V074000	2021-02-16. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

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 54918	2026-06-16. Service bulletin. Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 02-Dec-2025 2023-2026 Escape/Corsair may exhibit reduced steering assist and a "Power Steering Assist Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2016:47 only, and no other steering DTCs stored in the power steering control module (PSCM). To correct this condition, reprogram the PSCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and labor operations 3504E and PSCM. If a software update is not available for the PSCM, the PSCM is already at the latest software level. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 for normal diagnostics. If the vehicle does not exhibit any observable symptoms described above and the DTC is only present in continuous memory, this DTC should be ignored. No further service action
TSB 25-2438	2025-09-23. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 25-2143 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above 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.
TSB 25-2347	2025-07-30. Service bulletin. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle, rotational noise from the front strut area when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an interference between the front jounce bumper and the rod. Additional model information: * 2021-2025 Bronco Sport Badlands vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAAN (Performance suspension) * 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAA3 (High ride suspension)
SSM 53954	2025-06-24. Service bulletin. Some 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine with Badlands package and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engine with Sasquatch package may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking and/or rattle noise from the front struts when turning the steering wheel. Ford is aware of the concern and this condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected by the end of the 3rd quarter of 2025. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule a service appointment for customers once the repair becomes available.
TSB 24-2326	2024-10-25. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 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 the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install brake pads with clips and if necessary, install the rear reinforced caliper bushings.
SSM 52486	2024-05-03. Service bulletin. Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles which require replacement of the SCCM may experience an error message when performing the programmable module installation (PMI) of the replacement SCCM with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) which states "Procedure Aborted. Unable To Download Software Files For This Module." This may be due to an incorrect replacement SCCM being installed. Make sure the correct module assembly has been installed before contacting the technical assistance center. To help determine what SCCM has been installed from the factory using FDRS, start a vehicle session and go to: Vehicle Information tab > Vehicle Info tab > find the SCCM in the module list. Review the SCCM in FDRS for 'Engineering Assembly P/N'. Vehicles with PB5T-3F944-RA should order service part PB5Z-3F791-RA. Vehicles with PB5T-3F944-PA should order service part PB5Z-3F791-PA and vehicles with PB5T-3F944-NA should order service part PB5Z-3F791-NA.
SSM 51812	2023-07-25. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles built on or before 23-Mar-2022 may exhibit a hard, stiff, and/or difficult to turn condition due to a lack of power steering assist during engine start-up with U3000 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the PSCM. Using the latest version of Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) tool, select and run the PSCM - Reset the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) application. After PSCM reset, perform an ignition cycle. Update the PSCM to the latest software level using FDRS tool. If the U3000 DTC returns, continue with diagnostics and repair direction using Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 > Power Steering > Diagnosis and Testing. For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 51255	2023-01-05. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a hard, stiff, and/or difficult to turn condition due to a lack of power steering assist during engine start-up with various U3000 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and/or U3000:66. To correct this condition, using the latest version of Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) tool, select and run the PSCM - Reset the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) application. After PSCM reset, perform an ignition cycle. Update the PSCM to the latest software level using (FDRS) tool. If DTCs U3000 returns, continue with diagnostics and repair direction using Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 > Power Steering > Diagnosis and Testing. For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 22-2326	2022-08-23. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2022 Escape and 2022 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 rear caliper bushings.
SSM 49762	2021-05-03. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a lack of power steering assist with DTC U3000 in the PSCM. This DTC is set when a battery charger is installed on the vehicle and the ignition is cycled ON. For vehicles that set this DTC due to the use of a battery charger, the DTC can be cleared and power steering assist restored without replacement of the PSCM. Using the FDRS, select and run the PSCM - Reset the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) application. Once cleared, cycle the ignition. Reprogram the PSCM using the latest version of FDRS. It is not recommended that a battery charger be installed and running on the vehicle when the ignition is cycled. For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.