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Service bulletins for the 2022 Ford Bronco

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.

279 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SSM 511662022-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. To correct this condition, replace the headlamp switch (service base PN: 11654). Refer Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.
TSB 22-22742022-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top may exhibit exterior wear on the sides of the top above the B-pillar. This may be due to contact and rubbing between the soft top frame and fabric. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both right and left deflectors attached to the soft top frame and soft top cover.
SSM 511202022-10-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
SSM 511182022-10-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles built on 01-Feb-2022 and through 10-Mar-2022 may exhibit rusted fasteners on the front fender trail sights (base part number 9920038). This may be due to a lack of protective e-coating applied to the bolts during the manufacturing process. Replacement of the exterior bodyside grab handle assembly will no longer be required. Trail sight fasteners are now available on their own as SPN: M2DZ-18D654-A. This kit comes with two bolts and two nuts, enough to replace all fasteners on one trail sight assembly. These fasteners work on both the left and right trail sights.
OTASU3 P2 Bronco2022-10-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; BACK OVER PREVENTION. Software Update 3 Part 2 for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Functionality of rear view camera is improved.
TSB 22-23602022-09-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This article supersedes TSB 22-2210 to update the expected release date of the revised ABS module software. Customers who neutral (4-wheel flat) tow 2021-2022 Broncos equipped with an electronic brake booster (EBB) may report an inconsistent brake assist when a supplemental braking system has been installed. This may result from supplemental brake system set-up that does not account for the Broncos EBB system entering sleep mode (via the ABS module) after a pre-determined period of time following vehicle shut-down. This functionality is necessary to prevent battery drain. Enhanced software is under development to address this condition when the vehicle enters Neutral Tow mode. The new software is expected to be available in December 2022. Monitor OASIS for updates. Until the software becomes available, customers who meet this criteria may perform the procedures below to address this condition when neutral (4-wheel flat) towing their vehicle.
TSB 22-23542022-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the ABS module software.
TSB 22-23532022-09-23. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle for an extended period of time with the vehicle off. This may be due to the software within the anti-lock brake (ABS) module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the ABS module.
OTASU3 P1 Bronco2022-09-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Software Update 3 Part 1 for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly.
TSB 22-23252022-08-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a stabilizer bar disconnect system may exhibit an illuminated red and/or amber stabilizer bar disconnect indicator and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C103A:74 stored in the chassis control module (CHCM). This may be due to the software in the CHCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the CHCM.
TSB 22-23062022-08-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
SSM 510142022-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The electronic parts catalog for the 2021-2022 Bronco equipped with a 2.7L GTDI engine had the incorrect engine oil dipstick assigned. This problem only existed for a few months and has since been corrected. The incorrect dipstick that showed in the catalog was SPN: MB3Z-6750-B/F (EPN: MB3E-6750-BB/BC). The 'MB3Z' dipstick (EPN: 'MB3E') is ONLY designed for use on the 2022 Bronco Raptor which is equipped with a 3.0L GTDI engine. The correct engine oil dipstick for the 2021-2022 Bronco 2.7L GTDI engine is SPN: FT4Z-6750-B/C (EPN: FT4E-6750-BF/BG).
SSM 509752022-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SOC) drops below 50%. A warning may also set if the telematic control unit (TCU) has received an over the air update. The TCU powers down all communication when in this mode and app features are disabled. Manually start the vehicle to wake if from mode. More information is located in the app under: Account > Help > search 'Deep Sleep' in the entry box. If the condition remains, check the BCM 12v SOC. If the SOC does not change after charging the battery or after BMS reset is performed, continue with normal battery and/or BMS sensor diagnostics.
SSM 509652022-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles built on 13-Apr-2022 and through 20-Apr-2022 may exhibit an intermittent turn signal that blinks fast and diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) B1497 and/or B1498 set within the body control module (BCM). To correct this condition, replace the appropriate left and/or right LED control module that corresponds with the DTCs set in the BCM. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.
SSM 509512022-07-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with an EBB may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle for an extended period of time with the vehicle off. The issue will resolve itself once the brake pedal is no longer depressed or the parking brake is manually disengaged. This may be due to the software within the anti-lock brake (ABS) module. This issue can be avoided by placing the vehicle in accessory mode for a few seconds before starting the engine. Engineering is working on improved software to correct this condition that will be available in November 2022. No repairs should be made in attempt to correct this condition. Monitor OASIS for updates.
TSB 22-22972022-07-28. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with base exterior mirrors (does not have integrated puddle lamps and/or turn signal lamps) may have a whistle noise that originates from the left exterior mirror. This may be due to the design of the exterior mirror cover. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both the left and right exterior mirror covers.
TSB 22-22962022-07-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may experience excessive wind noise while driving, loose soft top cover, and/or difficulty latching. This may be due incorrect soft top assembly installation, latch striker positioning and/or a failed soft top component. To correct the conditions, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the vehicle and adjust the soft top components as necessary.
TSB 22-22882022-07-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch strikers.
TSB 22-22552022-07-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles built on or before 14-Mar-2022 and equipped with a 2.7L engine may exhibit the inability to disable the traction control system using the traction control on/off switch located on the instrument panel. This may be due to the software within the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure and update the ABS software.
SSM 508712022-06-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a Cross Traffic System/Blind Spot System Fault in instrument panel cluster (IPC). If these symptoms are encountered, inspect the wiring under the rear bumper for chaffing of the 13A409 harness close to connector C4369. If this is determined to be the cause of the issue, refer to Wiring Diagram Cell 005 for wiring repair. If no wiring issues are found, continue with normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-04.
SSM 508702022-06-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022 Broncos equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on 01-Apr-2022 and through 08-Apr-2022 may exhibit a charging system fault message displayed in the IPC and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U012D, U0284 and/or U0285 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a poor electrical connection at connector C1104B, pin 1 (circuit VE181) located at the generator. To correct this condition, replace connector C1104B with a service pigtail replacement service part number: LU2Z-14S411-ACA.
SSM 508572022-06-29. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Some 2022 Broncos built on 13-May-2022 and through 16-May-2022 may exhibit a window short drop feature that drops the window too far (approximately half way down). This may be due to the software within the passenger door module (PDM) and driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, reprogram both the DDM and PDM with the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If the window short drop feature does not operate after programming, refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 501-11 and perform the power door window initialization procedure.
SSM 508422022-06-17. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. Switch and/or module replacement will not resolve this condition. Headlamp operation is not affected while the vehicle is ON. A new headlamp switch is currently under development to correct this condition. Let the customer know they can continue to drive the vehicle and schedule a follow-up appointment in October 2022, when parts are expected to become available. Follow up with the customer to confirm the appointment once OASIS is updated with the repair information.
SSM 508292022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. 2021-2022 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1A01:93 stored in the telematics control unit (TCU). This may be due to various software parameters within the TCU. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the TCU operation, clear this DTC and no further repairs are recommended. If the DTC returns after being cleared or if the vehicle exhibits connectivity concerns with the TCU, continue with normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics. If set erroneously, this DTC does not cause any observable concerns or warning messages and does not affect vehicle performance or durability. Ford is developing a software update which will be delivered to the vehicle via an over-the-air (OTA) TCU update in July 2022 to prevent this DTC from setting erroneously.
TSB 22-22152022-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with base exterior mirrors (does not have integrated puddle lamps and/or turn signal lamps) may have a whistle noise that originates from the left exterior mirror. This may be due to the design of the exterior mirror cover. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both the left and right exterior mirror covers.

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