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Service bulletins for the 2023 Ford F-150

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.

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

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TSB 24-21262024-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 24-2093 to address the revised software and include affected 3.5L FHEV vehicles. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning) except 2023 F-150 with 3.3L may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, blows warm, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing. This may be due to the software level of the PCM and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module.
TSB 24-21162024-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0140:87, U0143:87, and/or U0444:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM). These symptoms can occur without a trailer connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software level of the gateway module A (GWM).
SSM 524762024-05-03. 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.
OTAPU0904PPOPRPF2024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality Improvements include: -Enhance the performance and stability of your driver display while towing.
OTAPU0121FTDIFXF2024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality Improvements include: -Robustness action in operation of vehicle to detect low-state-of-charge battery and prevent engine stall, as well as provide improved warning to customers when low-state-of-charge conditions exist. -To prevent the potential incorrect On-board scales.
OTAPU102410CHAUL2024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the no audio out of random speakers issue.
OTAPU10246CHAUDF2024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle.
OTAPU10246CHAUDL2024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; EQUIPMENT. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle.
SSM 523702024-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some 2023-2024 F-150 and 2024 Bronco/Transit vehicles may exhibit Apple Carplay Bluetooth connectivity concerns. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. To correct this concern, perform a soft reset by pressing the Power and Seek Foward buttons for 5 seconds, or use the SYNC Module Reset function of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14G670 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 523282024-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. This may be due to a lack of memory space available to perform the APIM software update. If it is a memory concern, the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) will provide an option to delete the voice application. Re-enter the module programming and when prompted, do not select first option - SYNC Module (APIM) Software Update, select the second option - Delete Voice Application(s) From Module. Once deleted, run the SYNC Module (APIM) Software Update as directed, this will update the software and automatically reload the voice app. If the voice delete option is not available, continue with normal diagnostics in the Workshop Manual, Section 418.
SSM 522802024-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E, 2022-2024 E-Transit/F-150 Lightning vehicles may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1A3C stored in the off-board charger controller module (OBCC). The P1A3C is commonly set due to an interruption of the direct current (DC) fast charging process and should be disregarded. All other DTCs stored in the OBCC are to be addressed using applicable publications and/or normal diagnostics found in Workshop Manual, Section 414-03B.
SSM 522242024-02-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTC U023A:08 after reprogramming the SCCM. Do not replace or reprogram the SCCM, image processing module A (IPMA) or their components for this condition at this time. This DTC does not alert the customer, will not affect vehicle durability or vehicle operation and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that will reprogram the IPMA and is expected in Q2 2024. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
SSM 522052024-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent condition of no audio output from some or all of the speakers. This may be due to a calibration parameter in the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module. To correct the condition, reprogram the DSP module using the latest level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part number 18T806 and applicable labor times from Section 10 of the Service Labor Times Standard (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 521612024-01-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles equipped with front park aid (minor feature code HNLAB) mayexhibit an inoperative front park aid feature with a Front Parking Sensors Not Available Sensors Blocked SeeManual message in the IPC without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) associated with the condition. Toconfirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking thevehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). Thismay be due to the software level of the image processing module A (IPMA) and/or the power steering controlmodule (PSCM). To correct the condition, reprogram the IPMA and the PSCM using the latest software level ofthe Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 14G647 andapplicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. NOTE: The IPMA software update that addresses the symptom listed in this bulletin may have been sent viaFord Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automaticupdates enabled through the center display screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) inProfessional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab forOTA update history. If an update to the IPMA has successfully completed recently and the customer isreporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply.
22G06 S12024-01-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Heated Steering Wheel Performance Upgrade 22G06 – Supplement #1 Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Heated Steering Wheel Performance Upgrade
SSM 521042023-12-11. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; EQUIPMENT. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel after a preconditioned start up and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B112B:49 stored in the steering column control module (SCCM). This may be due to the software level of the SCCM. To correct this condition, reprogram the SCCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) located under the SW Updates tab. For claiming, use causal part 3F791 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 521002023-12-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with autowipers may exhibit an inoperative rain-sensing wipers feature, even when the feature is turned on in the Vehicle Settings menu. This may be due to the software level of the steering column control module (SCCM). To correct this condition, reprogram the SCCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) located under the SW Updates tab. For claiming, use causal part 3F791 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
TSB 23-23472023-11-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 23-2279 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator (BISG). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose and repair this symptom.
TSB 23-23452023-11-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) units. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the APIM to the latest software level via a coordinated flash. NOTE: The APIM software update that addresses the symptom listed in this article may have been sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the center display screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in Professional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab for OTA update history. If an update to the APIM has successfully completed recently and the customer is reporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply.
23B21 Re-engage2023-11-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Recall re-engagement email to customers who have not completed their recall. The message will provide a link to the Ford VIN recall look up tool to show the customer open recalls on their vehicle.
SSM 520082023-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Some 2023 Bronco/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a DTC P1674 in the GWM after an OTA update. This OTA update is delivered in two downloads. If the GWM is tested between OTAs, this code will be present. This DTC 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. The software update that addresses the symptom will be sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the center display screen.
SSM 519782023-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent condition of no audio output from some or all of the speakers. Replacement or reprogramming of the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module is not recommended for this condition at this time. This does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in December 2023. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
SSM 519722023-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with an IPC with a 4.2 inch display and built with minor feature code HKRAB may experience a resetting of the trip odometer and MPG information after a key cycle. To confirm a vehicle is built with minor feature code HKRAB, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). This condition may be due to the software level of the IPC. To correct this condition, reprogram the IPC to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). Perform a brief road test after the software update to confirm the concern is no longer present. If the concern is still present, replace the IPC. For claiming, use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards Manual.
23B242023-11-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer Satisfaction Program 23B24 Certain 2022 Super Duty and 2023 F-Series Models with Tailgate Step - Inspection of Tailgate Step Handle and Replacement
SSM 519372023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash, bumped in a parking lot, or found during pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Prior to the replacement of any components, attempt to synchronize the mirrors by following the Power Mirrors Synchronization procedure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-09 Rear View Mirrors - General Procedures - Power Mirrors Synchronization.

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