2021 Ford Bronco Sport Technical Service Bulletins

187 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10203792Nov 4, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer notification executed in conjunction with manufacturer communication 4WP.09.17.21
• 10202628Oct 13, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). On 2021 Bronco Sport and 2022 Maverick vehicles, when replacing wiper blades or wiper arms, damage to the wiper motors may occur if the following steps are not followed prior to using the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure in Section 501-16. To remove the wiper blades: 1. Place ignition key in accessory position (vehicles with keys) or key inside the vehicle (vehicles with intelligent access), press the Start-Stop…
• 10202624Oct 11, 2021Electrical system. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit DTC C009C present in the all-wheel drive (AWD) module with any of the following messages displayed in the IPC: Service Advance Trac, Hill Start Assist Not Available, Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, 4WD Malfunction, and/or Reduced Power. This may be due to connector C413 not fully seated or loose connector pins. Repair or replace connector as required. Refer to wiring…
• 10202705Oct 8, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 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 and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
• 10202614Oct 4, 2021Engine cooling. Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P02AB, P0243, P0299, P1464, P25B3, P25B4, P2AB7, P2AB8 and/or P2AB9. This may be due to an inoperative wastegate actuator, missing wastegate actuator e-clip or…
• 10201638Sep 27, 2021Electrical system. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 01-Aug-2021 may exhibit a shift system fault warning displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0708, P0709, P2803, 2804 and/or P07E6 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to software calibration. To correct the condition, follow…
• 10201596Sep 20, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a hiss or rattle noise in the engine compartment while driving which may be originating from the manual park release cable. Disconnect the cable from the transmission and road-test to confirm the noise is eliminated. If the noise is still present, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for diagnostic and repair information.
• 10201644Sep 10, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year Bronco Sport, Maverick, Escape, Corsair, Edge, and Nautilus equipped with an 8F35 Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check; In some of the affected vehicles, the transmission may have been over filled with transmission fluid. Transmission that are overfilled may result in likelihood of transmission fluid aeration, degraded shift quality in the vehicle, accelerated wear…
• 10201620Sep 9, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software.
• 10201034Aug 25, 2021Brakes. Some 2013-2021 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…
• 10201015Aug 17, 2021Electrical system. Some 2018-2021 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in the center screen is not showing. This may be due to the customer's phone if they are using an iPhone 12. Vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad are designed to charge best…
• 10201013Aug 16, 2021Electrical system. Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode. It is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale.
• 10200744Aug 12, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0766 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or intermittent no reverse engagement concerns. This may be due to contamination in the main control valve body separator plate…
• 10200743Aug 10, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. 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 and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure.
• 10200995Aug 6, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts airflow in the cabin to prevent the windshield from fogging up and may be perceived by customers as irregular climate control functionality.
• 10200984Aug 3, 2021Engine cooling. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a no crank/no start start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTC): P093B, P2282, P0420, P062B, P21D1, P21D0, P21CF, P0710, and/or P0712. This may be due to a damaged wiring harness at the transmission cover. If damage is found, repair as necessary…
• 10199512Jul 23, 2021Electrical system. Some 2021 Bronco Sport equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine built on or before 26-Jan-2021 may exhibit a Check Charging System message and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U012D, U0284 and/or U042E. This may be caused by water intrusion into connector C202. Prior to performing Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, inspect the C202 connector for signs of corrosion or…
• 10199536Jul 22, 2021Seats. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021 Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach-E 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…
• 10199508Jul 13, 2021Seat belts, Seats. On 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles, in order to prevent possible upholstery damage in the rear seat backrest or seat belts, make sure that the seat belts are not fastened and fully retracted. Make sure other accessories that are fastened using the rear seat belt buckle are removed and placed aside before folding the seat backrest. Failure to do so may result in non-warrantable damage to the rear seat backrest or seat…
• 10199501Jul 5, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). This may be felt more when the engine is under a light to moderate load. A vibration and/or boom noise could be generated from the firing frequency of the 3 cylinders or when cylinder deactivation…
• 10199497Jul 1, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the area of the high-pressure fuel pump, located on the top of the engine just behind the number 4 ignition coil. This noise is not detrimental to…
• 10198650Jun 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a hiss or rattle noise while driving. This may be due to an internal issue with the manual park release cable. Disconnect the cable from the transmission and road-test the vehicle. If the noise is eliminated, reconnect the cable and inform customers that Ford is working on a resolution scheduled for the end of August 2021.
• 10198640Jun 14, 2021Equipment. Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of Bluetooth can help alleviate the concern. Also turning on, then off, the privacy setting in the SYNC touchscreen can temporarily alleviate the concern. Engineering is currently investigating this…
• 10194425May 24, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error within the FordPass or LincolnWay App and not due to a concern on the vehicle. Verify that the customers FordPass or LincolnWay App is at the latest version.
• 10194433May 13, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 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 and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure.
• 10194413May 12, 2021Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the FordPass/LincolnWay App due to an erroneous deep sleep message. If the vehicle has been driven within 14 days and the battery state of charge is above 9.5 volts when the deep sleep message set, this is an erroneous message. Starting and running the vehicle will clear the message and allow the remote commands to function again.
• 10191526Apr 29, 2021Steering. Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a lack of power steering assist with DTC U3000 in the PSCM. This DTC is set when a battery charger is installed on the vehicle and the ignition is cycled ON. For vehicles that set this DTC due to the use of a battery charger, the DTC can be cleared and power steering assist restored without replacement of the PSCM. Using the FDRS, select and run…
• 10191521Apr 28, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may be due to the module already being at the latest software level. A later software level may have been programmed at the assembly plant, during a previous dealer visit or by an over the air (OTA) update for vehicles that have automatic…
• 10191097Apr 20, 2021Engine cooling. Some 2020-2021 Escape/2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may exhibit a low oil pressure warning with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0524. The Workshop Manual (WSM) Sections 303-14, 303-00, and 413-01 have been updated with new information to aid in diagnosis of the low oil pressure warning and DTC P0524.
• 10191184Apr 9, 2021Electrical system. In all of the affected vehicles, the AWD module was assembled with an incorrect transistor that controls the transition between AWD and 2WD. When this transistor fails the vehicle will remain in either AWD or 2WD and not transition between the drive states. This can cause the wrench light to illuminate in the instrument cluster.
• 10189581Mar 25, 2021Electrical system. For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Explorer/SuperDuty/Transit/Aviator/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport/F-150/Mustang/Mach-E the Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics may direct to replace a module on vehicles that use Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). First, an FDRS session must be created on the vehicle prior to removing the faulted module.
• 10189555Mar 4, 2021Exterior lighting. All 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles have headlamp low beam pattern with a dark spot dip near the horizon in the left portion of the beam pattern. These dark spots are most noticeable when the high beam is active. Although this dark spot is present by design, this issue may be more perceivable to the customer if the headlamps are aimed too low (dark spot will appear closer to vehicle).
• 10187923Feb 26, 2021Body and structure. Some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles built on 01-Oct-2020 and through 31-Dec-2020 could experience a whistle noise coming from the front of the vehicle at highway speeds. To correct this condition, adjust the hood rearward. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-03>General procedures>Hood alignment (NOTE: hood to fender gap at base of A-pillar to be no less than 2.5mm to avoid paint chips). Provide approximately 6mm…
• 10187981Feb 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination. Drain and refill the rear drive unit (RDU), refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 8 km (5 miles) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still…
• 10187935Feb 4, 2021Equipment. Some 2020 Escape, 2020-2021 Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit DTC C1B00:62 present in the PSCM with any of the following messages displayed: Service Advance Trac, Hill Start Assist Not Available, Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required, or Pre-Collision Assist Not Available. This may be due to a disconnected or discharged battery, recent PSCM or anti-lock brake system…
• 10187978Jan 29, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. There is expected to be a low number of vehicles found with a concern door handle. In some of the affected vehicles, the interior door handle may have excessive material present on the door handle cavity. This can cause the door handle cable to bind during operation. If the cable binds, it may result in a door that cannot be opened from the inside. The door can still be opened using the exterior door handle. It is…
• 10186646Jan 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Some 2021 Bronco Sport equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a Check Charging System message and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U012D, U0284,and/or U042E. This may be caused by water intrusion into connector C202. Prior to performing Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, inspect the C202 connector for signs of corrosion or water residue.

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