# Service bulletins for the 2020 Ford Ecosport

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.

64 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [26L02](/bulletins/11036546.md), 2026-09-01, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014\-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
- [25L02](/bulletins/11026928.md), 2026-01-05, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017\-2024 Model Year California Emissions\-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
- [SSM 54116](/bulletins/11021803.md), 2025-08-12, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Various 2019\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start\-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera operation. This may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media hub using a universal serial bus \(USB\) cable during SYNC system boot up. To correct his condition, advise the customer to disconnect the USB cable from the phone. If the center display screen displays normally, reconnect the phone. If the concern persists, disconnect the phone from the USB cable, cycle the ignition off and open the driver's door so the interior lights come on. Close the door, start the vehicle and wait for the center display screen to boot up past the start\-up animation and display the home screen, then reconnect the phone using the USB cable. If the concern persists after this procedure, follow normal Workshop Manual diagnostics for a blank screen concern.
- [24B47 S1](/bulletins/11019259.md), 2025-06-05, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. CERTAIN 2018\-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
- [24B47 S1](/bulletins/11012217.md), 2025-01-03, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Certain 2018 \- 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
- [SSM 52820](/bulletins/11006862.md), 2024-09-04, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2019\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module \(TCU\) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
- [24B47](/bulletins/11006036.md), 2024-08-07, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Certain 2018 \- 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software In all the affected vehicles, due to an error in the SYNC software, you may experience SYNC system instability concerns and/or a failure to preserve certain settings across ignition cycles. This may result in a black infotainment screen that does not affect rear view camera, incorrect language setting, erased or unsaved radio presets, and potential inability to perform software updates.
- [SSM 52722](/bulletins/11005746.md), 2024-08-06, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2019\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt \(pop\-up\) on the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect location/global positioning system \(GPS\) reported through FordPass/LincolnWay, problems with remote commands being performed through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect data/information reported on FordPass/LincolnWay. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B156D:89 in the TCU. This may be due the accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\) software
- [SSM 52704](/bulletins/11005710.md), 2024-08-05, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2019\-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error \- "INSTL\_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/response from module using the universal USB updater. This may be due to low memory in the APIM commonly occurring on software level NU5T\-14G381\-AB/BB. The current software level can be verified in the SYNC tab of Professional Technician System \(PTS\) or using the vehicle's center display screen, Settings \> General \> About. To correct the condition, run the universal USB updater. If unsuccessful, using the latest software version of the FDRS scan tool, run the service function "APIM \- Reset the Accessory Protocol Interface Module Application" and select "Clear All User Data" option. The center display screen will reboot. As soon as the vehicle's center display screen displays the boot up logo, immediately reinsert the same universal serial bus \(USB\) drive that was utilized during the prior failed programming attempt.
- [SSM 52675](/bulletins/11003146.md), 2024-07-03, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2019\-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error \- "INSTL\_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System, or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/response from module using the universal USB updater. This may be due to low memory in the APIM commonly occurring on software level
- [TSB 24\-2182](/bulletins/11001646.md), 2024-06-13, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2019\-2020 Edge/F\-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019\-2021 Transit Connect, 2019\-2023 Mustang, 2019\-2023 Ranger, 2020\-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020\-2022 Escape/Corsair/Super Duty/EcoSport, 2020\-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport, 2022\-2024 Maverick 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 theaccesory protocol interface module \(APIM\) software.
- [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.
- [SSM 52314](/bulletins/10251934.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section, 303\-01 is extremely important. The bolt torque procedure can be found in the crankshaft front seal removal and installation procedure or in the engine assembly procedure.
- [SSM 52307](/bulletins/10250852.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020\-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if 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%. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep due to one of these conditions, follow normal Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section 414\-01 procedure to correct the concern. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep outside these conditions, this may be due to the telematics control unit \(TCU\) software. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the TCU to the latest software. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [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.
- [SAN\-Vol1 I1](/bulletins/10240743.md), 2023-08-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
- [SSM 51725](/bulletins/10237977.md), 2023-06-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020\-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if 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%. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep outside these conditions, this may be due to the telematics control unit \(TCU\) software. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the TCU to the latest software. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 51536](/bulletins/10235153.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. For 2000\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number \(VIN\) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual \(WSM\) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- [SSM 51449](/bulletins/10233738.md), 2023-04-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2020\-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if 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%. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep outside these conditions, this may be due to the telematics control unit \(TCU\) software. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the TCU to the latest software. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [TSB 22\-2254](/bulletins/10214878.md), 2022-07-01, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION: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 accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\) software.
- [TSB 22\-2225](/bulletins/10214125.md), 2022-06-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: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 accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\) software.
- [SSM 50651](/bulletins/10210941.md), 2022-05-04, Service bulletin: COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT. In various 2017\-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the \(SYNC Connect\) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent this message from appearing. Please refer the customer to in app FordPass Guides or LincolnWay Concierge Teams to aid with fleet telematics removal. Open app, select Account \> Help \> CHAT or CALL option
- [TSB 22\-2104](/bulletins/10209209.md), 2022-03-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 21\-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013\-2018 C\-Max, 2013\-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013\-2022 Escape, 2015\-2018 Focus, 2015\-2019 MKC, 2015\-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016\-2018 MKX, 2016\-2019 Explorer, 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty, 2018\-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019\-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021\-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach\-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/thump noise on turns. This may be due to the seat pan track. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install a reinforcement.
- [SSM 50375](/bulletins/10205694.md), 2021-12-27, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2016\-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If possible, using the original USB that installed the update, reperform the update and verify the navigation voice prompts have returned. Multiple reboots are expected when this update is being performed. Verify the Installation Is Complete message displays in the touch screen. If the original USB is not available, go to website https://syncnavigation.com/ford/home or https://syncnavigation.com/lincoln/home to download the files once more for the affected vehicle. For further map update support, reference the FAQ section on these websites.
- [SSM 50306](/bulletins/10204040.md), 2021-12-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2018\-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019\-2021 Ranger; 2020\-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F\-150, Mustang; 2019\-2022 Transit Connect; 2020\-2022 Aviator, F\-Super Duty; and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) P0496, P0456, P0455, P04F0, and/or P0451. Ford has tested returned EVAP canister purge valves and found them to be fully functional. Prior to replacing the canister purge valve or other EVAP components, perform the following tests using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) Scan Tool: Full System EVAP Leak Test \- FDRS Location: TOOLBOX \> PCM \> PCM \- Evap Emissions System Test and the EVAP Purge Valve Leak Test \- FDRS Location: TOOLBOX \> PCM \> Evap Emission System Toolbox \> CPV Check.

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