2023 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

384 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 Ford F-150. 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.

• 11001372Jun 7, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2024 F-150 non-Lightning vehicles may exhibit turn signal indicators on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) flashing fast when activated after running the IPC - Towbar Configuration application using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool without any exterior turn signals being inoperative. The exterior turn signals will function normally. The IPC - Towbar Configuration application has…
• 11001367Jun 6, 2024Brakes, Electrical system. Some 2023-2024 F-150 non-hybrid/non-Lightning vehicles built on or after 01-Mar-2023 may exhibit an illuminated battery malfunction indicator and/or illuminated ABS malfunction indicator which may be accompanied by a Check Brake System message and/or 12V Battery State Of Charge Low message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3003:16 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to…
• 11000763Jun 4, 2024Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 21-2126 to address the revised software and include affected 2023 3.3L vehicles. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning) may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, 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.
• 11001180May 31, 2024Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSBs 24-2100 and 24-2070 to add 2023 F-150 vehicles, update the TSB Issue statement and the TSB Service Procedure.
• 11001112May 30, 2024Other or unknown. Some vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updates have been performed. - General system performance, stability, and intermittent system reboots. - Intermittent Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto function. - Phone related concerns with intermittent No Audio or Static. - Navigation/global…
• 11000761May 28, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated stability-traction control indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U2017:57 and U2101:00 in the ABS module. This may occur immediately after a coordinated module software update to the PCM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. This may be due to the software level of the ABS module.
• 11000760May 28, 2024Engine. This article supersedes TSB 24-2054 to add 2024 models and update the production fix date. Some 2022-2024 F-150 vehicles built on 23-Aug-2022 and through 29-Mar-2024 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area. This may be due to block porosity just below the oil filter adapter near the main bearing cap outer bolt. To correct the condition, follow…
• 11000297May 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come with 4 wheel drive (4WD) seals and will no longer include the 2WD seals. When working on a 2WD vehicle, any 2WD seals must be ordered separately. Refer to the parts catalog for the proper 2WD seals required.
• 11000295May 16, 2024Electrical system. Some 2021-2024 F-150-3.5L FHEV, 2020-2024 Explorer 3.3L FHEV, 2020-2024 Escape 2.5L FHEV, and 2022-2024 Maverick 2.5L FHEV vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P237F and/or P2C23 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and no affect on drivability. This may be due to seal damage, corrosion and/or water intrusion in the exhaust coolant temperature (ECT) sensors 3 and/or 4 connector.
• 11000185May 2, 2024Electrical system. 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles require installation of a cold plate when replacing a HV battery module. Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 414-03A, removal and installation, has been updated with improved diagnostics and direction for HV battery module replacement. If the parts catalog note states that a cold plate must also be ordered for the HV battery module(s) that are needing replaced, the called out corelating…
• 10254176Apr 29, 2024Equipment. 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…
• 10254175Apr 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 23-2425 to address revised software and update the Parts List. Some 2022-2023 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to calibration and controls sensitivity. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to…
• 10254173Apr 26, 2024Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 23-2276 to update the Title, Issue Statement, and Action Statement to clarify the vehicle applications. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2 kilowatt (kW) (not 400 watt (W)) direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA) inverter (minor feature code HUKAK) may exhibit an illuminated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code…
• 10254142Apr 25, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2018-2019 Explorer and 2018-2024 Transit/F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Diagnosis should include checking for an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs, damaged…
• 10254168Apr 24, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. 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).
• 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. 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…
• 10254134Apr 23, 2024Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a side door ajar and/or a hood ajar warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with or without diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P166B, B1175, B1176, B11C1 and/or B11C0. This may be due to a misalignment of the the door or hood and/or their strikers. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement, check the door and/or hood and their strikers for…
• 10254132Apr 23, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTCs B1D08 And/Or B1D09 stored in the trailer module (TRM) with a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when a trailer is not connected to the vehicle. This may be due to water intrusion at the back side of the trailer tow connector. Disconnect connector C4099 from the back of the trailer tow connector (14489).
• 10254122Apr 15, 2024Engine cooling. Some 2020-2024 F-150 and 2021-2024 Bronco 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 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 a stuck internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, replace all 4 of the VCT…
• 10254326Apr 12, 2024Electrical system. Quality improvements include: -Trailer brake gain in towing menu output will show under cluster.
• 10253552Apr 3, 2024Other or unknown. Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or later, select the diagnostics tab and search for related symptoms,DTCs and keywords. The search results will be shown in the search results pane.
• 10252667Mar 26, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning/non-PowerBoost) 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.
• 10252614Mar 21, 2024Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 24-2061 to clarify the symptom. Some 2023 F-150 fully hybrid electric vehicles (FHEVs) may exhibit an intermittent no start and Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U0293 and/or P1A43 in the BECM or in connected vehicle data. A gateway module A (GWM) software concern may be triggering the no start condition.
• 10252557Mar 20, 2024Electrical system. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Tremor vehicles built on or before 18-May-2023 may experience the instrument panel cluster (IPC) goes blank or reboots after attempting to access Trailer Tire Info in the Towing menu. This may be due to the software in the IPC
• 10252634Mar 19, 2024Equipment. 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).
• 10252699Mar 15, 2024Equipment. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle.
• 10252550Mar 13, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80 MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an 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…
• 10252621Mar 12, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTC C0604:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and may have an Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). To correct this condition, clear and retest for the DTC C0604:00. If DTC C0604:00 returns, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-19 Bumpers, Diagnosis and Testing for additional diagnosis.
• 10252548Mar 12, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L PowerBoost engine and F-150 Lightning vehicles receiving a replacement Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may experience an error during the FDRS Programmable Module Installation (PMI) routine which states Procedure Unsuccesful - GetFlashActionPartNumbers Unable To Obtain Flash Action Part Numbers From Available Topology.
• 10252707Mar 11, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. Quality Improvements include: -Enhance the performance and stability of your driver display while towing.
• 10252706Mar 11, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10251956Mar 8, 2024Electrical system. 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…
• 10252663Mar 7, 2024Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 24-2008 to remove the production fix date. Some 2023 F-150 fully hybrid electric vehicles (FHEVs) may exhibit an intermittent no start and Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U0293 and/or P1A43 in the BECM or in connected vehicle data. A gateway module A (GWM) software concern may be triggering the no start condition.
• 10251953Mar 6, 2024Brakes. Some 2023 F-150 Raptor/Tremor vehicles may exhibit failed programmable module installation (PMI) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) when installing a new ABS module. This may be due to the software within the new ABS service replacement part.
• 10251952Mar 6, 2024Engine cooling. For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may collect on the external surface of a turbocharger, it is extremely rare for a turbocharger assembly to be the root cause…
• 10251951Mar 6, 2024Engine cooling. Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. The noise in question may be heard on some engines when engine temperatures reach 150°F (65°C) or higher and engine speed is at idle up to…
• 10251950Mar 6, 2024Electrical system. Many body control module C (BCMC) warranty return parts are coming back with no trouble found. To verify that the BCMC is at fault prior to replacing, perform the following. First, disconnect the battery then check all BCMC connectors for terminal pushout, pin damage, spread terminals, and corrosion. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 100-00 Wire Terminal Inspection and Replacement. If none found, reconnect the BCMC…
• 10251947Mar 4, 2024Equipment. 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…
• 10252529Mar 1, 2024Engine cooling. This article supersedes TSB 23-2194 to add Figure 1 and update the parts list. Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-April-2023 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area. This may be due to block porosity just below the oil filter adapter near the main bearing cap outer bolt.
• 10251934Mar 1, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual (WSM) Section…
• 10251933Mar 1, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTCs B1D08:11 and/or B1D09:11 stored in the trailer module (TRM) with a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when a trailer is not connected to the vehicle. This may be due to water intrusion at the back side of the trailer tow connector. Inspect connector C4099 and the trailer tow connector (14489) for signs of corrosion or…
• 10250847Feb 26, 2024Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine-to-transmission spacer plate (separator plate). To correct this condition, remove the transmission and flexplate and inspect the engine-to-transmission spacer plate and…
• 10251492Feb 22, 2024Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 23-PU0813-DOR-UP2 for 2022-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Robustness action to improve the windows and mirror switches loss of functionality.
• 10250833Feb 21, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTCs B1D08:11 and/or B1D09:11 stored in the trailer module (TRM) with a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when a trailer is not connected to the vehicle. This may be due to water intrusion at the back side of the trailer tow connector. Inspect connector C4099 for signs of corrosion or damage.
• 10251232Feb 19, 2024Electrical system. Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 and Bronco Vehicles - Gateway Module Programing
• 10251485Feb 15, 2024Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Software Update 24-PU0105-CMR-FX for 2022-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Robustness action to increase availability of BlueCruise
• 10251483Feb 15, 2024Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 24-PU0102-SVD-FX for 2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available.Quality improvements include: - Ford Blue Cruise Map expiration removal update - Adds a "some display features may be temporarily unavailable" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing.
• 10251464Feb 15, 2024Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 24-2020 to add minor feature code HUKAJ to the required vehicle criteria. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the minor feature code HUKAJ (400 watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket) may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1330:9A stored in the…
• 10251477Feb 6, 2024Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Software Update PU1009-SS-NS for 2021-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. 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. - Eliminates potential Emergency Parking Brake activation when wire harness experiences a short. - Robustness…
• 10251475Feb 1, 2024Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Software Update 23-PU1113-UNX-DC for 2021-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include - Restores TCU module DID vehicile specific configuration which were set to default values in previous OTA update.

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