2022 Ford Bronco Technical Service Bulletins

281 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 Ford Bronco. 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.

• 10233688Mar 7, 2023Engine cooling. Customers who neutral (4-wheel flat) tow a 2021-2022 Bronco equipped with a 2.7L engine or a 2022-2023 Bronco Raptor may report an inconsistent brake assist when a supplemental braking system has been installed. This may result from supplemental brake system set-up that does not account for the vehicles anti-lock brake (ABS) module entering sleep mode after a pre-determined period of time following vehicle…
• 10233579Mar 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Bronco vehicles built on or before 9-Aug-2022 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by the A clutch piston return spring snap ring becoming dislodged. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the front support assembly and A clutch components.
• 10233656Mar 2, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience an error message during the gateway module (GWM) software update application which states Procedure Unsuccessful- GetConfigDataFromGIVIS. This may be the result of a server related concern. To correct the condition, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application GWM-Read the Gateway Module A (GWM) Configuration…
• 10233576Mar 2, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a charging system fault message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after water fording in muddy water. This may be the result of mud accumulation inside the generator causing it to fail. To resolve the concern, follow the Service Procedure to replace the generator and install a revised generator shield onto the vehicle.
• 10232479Feb 22, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles are equipped with a smart windshield wiper motor, which has the capability of sensing load of the wiper blades coming across the windshield glass. As a result of this operational characteristic/design, the operation may not be what is expected in certain conditions. The vehicle is programmed with protection features to prevent damage to the wiper motor in case of overheating, operation…
• 10232478Feb 22, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a creak/pop type noise when any of the side doors are opened and closed. This may be due to incorrect door installation, alignment and/or incorrect tightening of the two bolts which hold the door to the vehicle body.
• 10232419Feb 14, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may encounter a concern of the A/C working intermittently and DTC P0532 stored in the PCM. If this symptom is exhibited have the technician inspect connector C1062 at the pressure transducer for corrosion and/or terminal fretting. The pins in this connector may be worn creating the intermittent A/C operation. Technicians can perform a wiggle test at this connector to duplicate the…
• 10232486Feb 6, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
• 10230774Jan 25, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may experience snow or sand accumulation on the vehicles interior during a strong storm with high winds. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to retrofit the soft top assembly.
• 10230778Jan 23, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may exhibit a headliner that is detaching from the soft top material. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reattach the headliner or replace
• 10230772Jan 12, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco may encounter a sta-bar disconnect service required message in the instrument panel cluster and a warning light illuminated with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the chassis control module (CHCM): C103A, C1A99, C1B03, C1B07, C1B14 and/or B1A67. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to address water intrusion and reprogram the CHCM.
• 10230784Jan 6, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may experience a strut that has detached from the soft top frame. It is not possible to reinstall one of these struts once they become detached from the frame. If this occurs, a service strut must be ordered which will arrive with a compression bracket which maintains the exact strut length required for installation. For installation instructions, refer…
• 10228876Dec 16, 2022Brakes. Some 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…
• 10228746Dec 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a MT88 manual transmission may experience a rotational scraping noise in ambient temps below 10C (50F) and after a cold soak with the transmission in neutral, 1st and/or 2nd gear and clutch engaged. The noise may go away as the transmission warms up. This may be due to the 5th and 6th gear synchronizer rings. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to…
• 10228800Dec 13, 2022Equipment. Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging including iPhone 12 and 13. This may be due to limited compatibility with the wireless accessory charging module (WACM). To correct the…
• 10228960Dec 8, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 22-PU0925-HAZ-FLH for 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - improvement to engine stop/start and hazard light interaction. - improvement to ignition chime duration during Neutral tow mode. - improvement to zone lighting 12V battery drain.
• 10228842Dec 1, 2022Engine cooling, Brakes. Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit noises coming from the brake pedal while applying and/or releasing the brake pedal or while the vehicle is off without brake pedal application. A single click and/or clunk may be heard during brake pedal application and again on brake pedal release and is considered normal. Clicking may also be heard while the vehicle is off…
• 10226941Nov 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C05D9:19 and/or C05D9:99 stored in the all-wheel drive (AWD) module and inoperative AWD system. These DTCs maybe setting due to a low battery state of charge. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to verify the battery condition and reprogram the AWD module.
• 10226768Nov 18, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7/3.0L engine may experience a loss of the go over any terrain (GOAT) mode and/or differential locking function when two diagonal wheels lose traction simultaneously while the other two wheels maintain traction. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0415 may be set in several modules. The issue should correct itself after the vehicle is driven on flat ground and over 28 MPH…
• 10227497Nov 17, 2022Equipment. Priority Update 22-PU1010-MIL-LT for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Improvements to neutral tow and EBB interaction, improvements to ESC-OFF switch not reacting, improvement to MIL lights triggering when doors are removed, Improvement to calibration of brake fluid viscosity algorithm to prevent false DTC detection at cold weather.
• 10226937Nov 17, 2022Body and structure, Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 22-2073 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner. This may be due to the factory installation process. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re-adhere the headliner.
• 10226759Nov 15, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be accompanied by an intermittent firm brake pedal after driving for long periods at highway speeds. This may be due to improper sealing of an internal…
• 10227496Nov 10, 2022Equipment. Priority Update 22-PU1010-SFT-QL for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Improvements to upshift hesitation under certain tip in scenarios, improvements to shift quality, update to prevent misfire codes, updates to the Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen sensor GHG Parameter identification reporting and Catalyst Monitor Sensor.
• 10227495Nov 4, 2022Equipment. Priority Update 22-PU1007-DOR-UP for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: improvement to short window drop, improvement to window bounceback.
• 10226751Nov 4, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may experience multiple warning indicators/messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster including but is not limited to Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, Hill Start Assist Not Available and/or Front Camera Malfunction. The vehicle may also have multiple communication fault diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) setting in and/or related to the high speed control area network 2…
• 10225437Oct 31, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. To correct this condition, replace the headlamp switch (service base PN: 11654). Refer Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.
• 10225438Oct 28, 2022Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may experience a broken window buckle on the rear quarter or rear window assemblies. It is no longer required to replace the window assembly to repair this condition. Order the following buckle parts as needed: male side of the buckle (M2DZ-00817-C), which is located on the soft top window assemblies and the female side of the buckle (M2DZ-00817-A), which…
• 10225509Oct 24, 2022Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit water leaks located at the A-pillars, overhead console/upfitter switches and/or sun visors. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose and repair the water leak.
• 10224796Oct 18, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top may exhibit exterior wear on the sides of the top above the B-pillar. This may be due to contact and rubbing between the soft top frame and fabric. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both right and left deflectors attached to the soft top frame and soft top cover.
• 10222788Oct 6, 2022Brakes. Some 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…
• 10222787Oct 4, 2022Body and structure. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles built on 01-Feb-2022 and through 10-Mar-2022 may exhibit rusted fasteners on the front fender trail sights (base part number 9920038). This may be due to a lack of protective e-coating applied to the bolts during the manufacturing process. Replacement of the exterior bodyside grab handle assembly will no longer be required. Trail sight fasteners are now available on their own as SPN…
• 10222313Sep 29, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 3 Part 2 for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Functionality of rear view camera is improved.
• 10222195Sep 20, 2022Brakes. This article supersedes TSB 22-2210 to update the expected release date of the revised ABS module software. Customers who neutral (4-wheel flat) tow 2021-2022 Broncos equipped with an electronic brake booster (EBB) may report an inconsistent brake assist when a supplemental braking system has been installed.
• 10220384Sep 15, 2022Brakes, Electronic stability control. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the ABS module software.
• 10220383Sep 15, 2022Brakes. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle for an extended period of time with the vehicle off. This may be due to the software within the anti-lock brake (ABS) module. To correct…
• 10218910Aug 31, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 3 Part 1 for 2021-2022 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly.
• 10218629Aug 15, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a stabilizer bar disconnect system may exhibit an illuminated red and/or amber stabilizer bar disconnect indicator and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C103A:74 stored in the chassis control module (CHCM). This may be due to the software in the CHCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the CHCM.
• 10217841Aug 11, 2022Engine cooling. The electronic parts catalog for the 2021-2022 Bronco equipped with a 2.7L GTDI engine had the incorrect engine oil dipstick assigned. This problem only existed for a few months and has since been corrected. The incorrect dipstick that showed in the catalog was SPN: MB3Z-6750-B/F (EPN: MB3E-6750-BB/BC). The 'MB3Z' dipstick (EPN: 'MB3E') is ONLY designed for use on the 2022 Bronco Raptor which is equipped with a…
• 10218615Aug 2, 2022Body and structure. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reseal the affected body seam.
• 10217028Jul 29, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when 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%. A warning may also set if the…
• 10216954Jul 27, 2022Equipment. Some 2022 Bronco vehicles built on 13-Apr-2022 and through 20-Apr-2022 may exhibit an intermittent turn signal that blinks fast and diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) B1497 and/or B1498 set within the body control module (BCM). To correct this condition, replace the appropriate left and/or right LED control module that corresponds with the DTCs set in the BCM. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.
• 10216465Jul 22, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with base exterior mirrors (does not have integrated puddle lamps and/or turn signal lamps) may have a whistle noise that originates from the left exterior mirror. This may be due to the design of the exterior mirror cover. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace both the left and right exterior mirror covers.
• 10216464Jul 22, 2022Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory soft top roof may experience excessive wind noise while driving, loose soft top cover, and/or difficulty latching. This may be due incorrect soft top assembly installation, latch striker positioning and/or a failed soft top component. To correct the conditions, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the vehicle and adjust the soft top components as necessary.
• 10216460Jul 21, 2022Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top roof may exhibit symptoms from the front roof panels that sit at an uneven height which may result in a poor appearance, excessive wind noise, water leaks and/or difficulty latching. This may be due to incorrect vertical adjustment of the front roof panel latch strikers. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the front panel latch…
• 10216539Jul 20, 2022Brakes. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with an EBB may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle for an extended period of time with the vehicle off. The issue will resolve itself once the brake pedal is no longer depressed or the parking brake is manually…
• 10214880Jun 29, 2022Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles built on or before 14-Mar-2022 and equipped with a 2.7L engine may exhibit the inability to disable the traction control system using the traction control on/off switch located on the instrument panel. This may be due to the software within the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure and update the ABS software.
• 10214828Jun 21, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a Cross Traffic System/Blind Spot System Fault in instrument panel cluster (IPC). If these symptoms are encountered, inspect the wiring under the rear bumper for chaffing of the 13A409 harness close to connector C4369. If this is determined to be the cause of the issue, refer to Wiring Diagram Cell 005 for wiring repair. If no wiring issues are found, continue with normal…
• 10214827Jun 21, 2022Electrical system. Some 2022 Broncos equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on 01-Apr-2022 and through 08-Apr-2022 may exhibit a charging system fault message displayed in the IPC and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U012D, U0284 and/or U0285 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a poor electrical connection at connector C1104B, pin 1 (circuit VE181) located at the generator.
• 10214491Jun 15, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2022 Broncos built on 13-May-2022 and through 16-May-2022 may exhibit a window short drop feature that drops the window too far (approximately half way down). This may be due to the software within the passenger door module (PDM) and driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, reprogram both the DDM and PDM with the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
• 10214159Jun 8, 2022Exterior lighting. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. Switch and/or module replacement will not resolve this condition. Headlamp operation is not affected while the vehicle is ON. A new headlamp switch is…

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