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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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SSM 544012025-12-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a stuck in park condition with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to connector C211 pin push out on circuit CCB61 or an open on circuit CCB61 between the antilock brake system (ABS) module and the body control module (BCM). Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05 Automatic Transmission External Controls > Diagnosis and Testing > External Controls - Pinpoint Test for "Stuck In Park" has been updated with improved diagnostics. Refer to revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
SSM 543922025-12-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Some 2021-2025 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and may also exhibit a rattle noise from the turbocharger. This may be due to the wastegate actuator rod being disconnected. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls > Turbocharger has been added to address this condition to allow servicing of the turbocharger actuator rod. In addition, the wastegate actuator rod and associated retention springs and clips have been released as lower level components to complete the repair without replacing the entire turbocharger actuator assembly.
TSB 25-25132025-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This article supersedes TSB 24-2189 to update the service procedure and add 2025 affected vehicles. Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Raptor vehicles equipped with an ESOF transfer case (minor feature code FMLAS) may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD. These vehicles will also have no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the transfer case control module (TCCM). To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to incomplete disengagement of the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuator assemblies.
SSM 543632025-11-13. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has been updated to address this condition. Additionally, WSM, Section 303-01 > Removal and Installation > Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
SSM 543402025-11-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2022-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the intrusion alarm will activate without an external source. This may be due to software in the body control module (BCM). Reprogramming or replacing the BCM may not resolve this condition. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition and it will be released by the end of Q1 2026. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.
SSM 543382025-11-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running. This may be due to the starter motor drive gear not retracting after starting. To correct this condition, inspect the starter motor drive gear and shaft. If the starter motor drive gear slides back and forth by hand and/or shows signs of scoring or damage, replace the starter motor following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06 Starting System > Removal and Installation > Starter.
SSM 543262025-10-28. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the revised Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-04.
SSM 543172025-10-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off. This may be due to software in the TRM.<br /><br />Verify the TRM software part number in the vehicle using Ford diagnosis and repair system (FDRS) to be PC3T-19J297-BF, PC3T-19J297-FF, ML3T-19J297-CD or ML3T-19J297-GD. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software". If one of the listed software part numbers is present, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM. For vehicles with any other software part number in the TRM, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 to continue with normal diagnostics outside of this article. For claiming use causal part 19H332 and labor operation 12651D and 12651D4 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS)
SSM 543132025-10-28. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
TSB 25-25122025-10-28. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) * DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR This may be due to the software in the CMR.
SSM 542842025-10-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2025 F-150 Tremor and Raptor vehicles may be equipped with auxiliary/upfitter switches that do not have rubber tips. Switches no longer equipped with rubber tips is an appearance only change and has no impact on function or performance. Repair or replacement for auxiliary/upfitter switches no longer equipped with rubber tips should not be performed and is not warrantable.
SSM 542752025-10-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engine, 2021-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, and 2021-2024 Bronco and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine. This noise may occur on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to an internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Engine > Pinpoint Test F has been updated to include additional steps along with a video to identify the affected VCT unit that requires replacement.
TSB 25-24662025-10-09. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
TSB 25-24652025-10-09. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This article supersedes TSB 23-2280 to update labor times from M-time to fixed time. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above, may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3000:41 and/or U3000:54 in the occupant classification system module (OCSM) and/or B00A0:09, B00A0:63, B00A0:64 and/or B00A0:68 in the restraints control module (RCM).
SSM 542692025-10-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has been updated. Additionally, WSM, Section 303-01 > Removal and Installation > Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
25P282025-10-03. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
TSB 25-24482025-09-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 25-2201 to update the vehicles affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls, not opening all the way and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. This may be due to a calibration parameter in the driver door module (DDM) and/or passenger door module (PDM).
TSB 25-24462025-09-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This article supersedes TSB 23-2316 to update the Service Procedure and labor operations from M-Time to AP-Time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above, may exhibit an illuminated powertrain temperature warning lamp accompanied by a "Motor Coolant Over Temperature" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC P0A3C:94 stored in either the secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and/or the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to the software within either the SOBDMB and/or SOBDMC.
SSM 542162025-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a crank/no start with multiple warning indicators and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in the audio front control module (ACM), gear shift module (GSM), image processing module A (IPMA), power steering control module (PSCM) and instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an incorrectly tightened ground 104 (G104). Inspect G104 for proper connection, locating tab insertion, and tighten to 8.9 lb-ft (12 Nm). If the condition remains after tightening G104, reference the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06 outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 12A581 and labor operations 12650D and 12650D45WR.
SSM 541942025-09-08. Other. POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles built on or before 30-Apr-2025 equipped with the 9.75" rear axle (minor feature code EGPAF) may exhibit a drive pinion seal leak. To confirm a vehicle is built with a minor feature code EGPAF, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number in the upper left-hand corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to the rear axle drive pinion seal. To correct this condition, replace the rear axle drive pinion seal with revised part number NL3Z-4676-A. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-02. For claiming, use causal part number 4676 and labor operation 4676A.
SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 F-1502025-09-04. Over-the-air update. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio experience while using CarPlay or Android Auto"
TSB 25-24132025-09-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 24-2253 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above, may exhibit a condition where the SelectShift®/SelectShift transmission will downshift to a lower gear when in drive (D) and shifting to a higher gear will be unavailable in the IPC. Downshifting may continue, when safe entry conditions are met for each gear, and the IPC display will show the available gears counting down one by one as the vehicles' speed and engine rpm decreases. This may be due to a chafed wire harness in the SelectShift® +/- circuit.
TSB 25-23992025-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. This article supersedes TSB 23-2412 to update the labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated engine coolant temperature warning lamp with a "Motor Coolant Over Temperature" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A2F:94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to the software level of the SOBDMC.
SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 F-150 BEV2025-08-22. Over-the-air update. VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. "Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation -Introduction of toggles in the center screen for driver assist features -Improved audio experience while using CarPlay or Android Auto -Walk away lock introduced in the vehicle"
SSM 541402025-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a B&amp;O audio system (minor feature code IDBBQ), and various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a B&amp;O audio system may exhibit a pop noise and/or static in the speakers at start up that cannot be turned down or off using the audio system controls. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner on Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to software in the digital signal processing (DSP) module. To correct this condition, reprogram the DSP module to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 18B849 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4.

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