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Service bulletins for the 2023 Ford Transit

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.

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

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SSM 550312026-07-28. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to change the body control module (BCM) configuration to disable the auto start/stop system or perform other unsupported programming modifications. To correct this condition on F-150 and Bronco vehicles, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application titled "BCM-Charging System Configuration Correction". Running this application will determine if the BCM configuration was modified by the customer and if so, provide the option to return the configuration back to factory settings. For other vehicle models exhibiting concerns related to unsupported aftermarket BCM programming, submit a Technical Support Request (TSR) requesting support to revert the BCM configuration
SSM 547202026-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Various 2020-2026 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.
SSM 545892026-03-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.
SYNC-25.1.9.7.1 Transit2026-03-04. Over-the-air update. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY/WIPER. -25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens
SYNC-25.1.7.10.1 Transit2026-03-04. Over-the-air update. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens
SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.2 Transit2026-03-03. Over-the-air update. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. "Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage"
SSM 546012026-02-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
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.
SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 Transit2025-08-21. Over-the-air update. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) remaining awake. Telematics Control Unit is updated to match the APIM software."
TSB 25-23002025-08-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2131 to add reprogram for later level software, new Steps 1-4 in Service Procedure. Updated Part List with 3 superseded part numbers. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to PCM software and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect, replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as necessary
SSM 541162025-08-12. 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.
TCU-25.2.5.5 Transit2025-08-06. Over-the-air update. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) remaining awake. Telematics Control Unit is updated to match the APIM software.
SSM 540902025-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicle connectivity setting being disabled.
SSM 539832025-07-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022-2025 Transit vehicles may experience an unsuccessful programmable module installation (PMI) on the body control module (BCM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic tool. This may be due to a software to hardware correlation issue. This correlation issue has been fixed on the Ford servers. To correct this condition, download and run the "BCM-Body Control Module Installation (PMI)" application using the FDRS scan tool. If the PMI fails with an error stating "check valid application failed" and the self test shows the BCM responds negatively (purple color coding), replace the BCM with service part number NK4Z-15604-E or NK4Z-15604-F. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-10. For claiming, use causal part 15604 and labor operation numbers 12651D and 12651D4 if BCM replacement was not required, 12651D and 12651D5 if BCM replacement was required.
SSM 539662025-06-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. Ford Engineering has de-activated the ability to update these SYNC4 APIM modules as applicable, and the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) will not present an update for the APIM module. Some existing directed repairs may be impacted, check Professional Technician System (PTS) before attempting any specific technical service bulletin (TSB)/special service message (SSM) and check field service action (FSA) landing pages before attempting any FSA repairs. For any vehicle repairs requiring a software update that includes an APIM update in the programming sequence, if the 5-digit product code for the APIM software is equal to or lower than 23187, do not attempt to update affected modules at this time. To determine the 5-digit product code for the APIM software on the vehicle, while the vehicle center display screen is powered up with ignition in run or accessory, go to Settings > General > About SYNC.
25-ECG-25.2.5.7.1 Transit2025-06-06. Over-the-air update. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Quality improvements include: -Addresses unintended key off load battery usage caused by the Enhanced Central Gateway module staying awake"
SSM 526542024-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a park aid module (PAM) may erroneously exhibit a Not Responding message in FDRS due to the PAM not being assigned to the correct network. Prior to diagnosing, verify the vehicle is equipped with a PAM. Units with 360 degree camera do not have a PAM. For units with SYNC 4, the PAM communicates on high speed channel 2 (HS2). For units without SYNC 4, the PAM communicates on high speed channel 1 (HS1).
SSM 526532024-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023-2024 Transit vehicles may experience an inoperative driver or passenger power window. In these vehicles, the power window motor is equipped with thermal protection against current increase or excessive operation of the switch. Once the protection is activated, the power window motor will automatically reset after approximately 20 seconds of window motor rest time. Before performing any diagnostic or repair, allow any inoperative window to rest for over 20 seconds and then retest its operation. The Workshop Manual (WSM) pinpoint test has been updated to reflect the thermal protection feature is present in this system.
SSM 525292024-05-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023 Transit vehicles may experience an inoperative driver or passenger power window. In these vehicles, the power window motor is equipped with thermal protection against current increase or excessive operation of the switch. Once the protection is activated, the power window motor will automatically reset after approximately 20 seconds of window motor rest time. Before performing any diagnostic or repair, allow any inoperative window to rest for over 20 seconds and then retest its operation. The Workshop Manual (WSM) pinpoint test has been updated to reflect the thermal protection feature is present in this system. Refer to WSM, Section 501-11 > Diagnostic and Testing > Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.
24G022024-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Optional Product Improvement 24G02 Certain 2022-2024 Model Year Transit Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) - Off-Board Charger Controller (OBCC) Software Update
23H062024-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Harvest Program 23H06 Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 Transit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement Owner letter added. Other documents submitted 02/01/24
SSM 523452024-03-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. To correct the concern, download and run the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation app: under HS1 modules select BCM > Transport and Factory Mode > Download > Run. When the pop-up message appears for Change Vehicle Mode - Transport/Factory/Normal Mode, press OK. This will proceed to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Unlock Vehicle Connectivity Settings (21 MY + Vehicles). A pop-up message appears noting Vehicle Is Now In Normal Mode, select OK. This will return to the Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation screen, select Exit. A final pop-up notification stating that the application is finished, select OK. For claiming, use causal part 14G490 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
23H062024-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 Transit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement
TSB 23-23942024-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 23-2326 to remove a DTC from the Issue and Action. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E built on or before 15-Sep-2023 and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may experience an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3000:16, U3000:64, U3000:04 and/or U3000:45 in the off-board charging controller (OBCC) module and the high voltage (HV) battery will not charge using a level 3 direct current (DC) fast charging station/electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). This may be due to the software in the OBCC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the OBCC.
TSB 23-22842023-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023 Transit chassis cab/cutaway vehicles equipped with the blind spot information system (BLIS®) kit built on or before 15-Mar-2023 may experience a false BLIS® warning/indication or too sensitive while driving. This may be due to a lack of module configuration and/or incorrect harness connector being connected to the side obstacle detection left or right (SODL/SODR) module. T

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