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.

• 10244695Oct 4, 2023Electrical system, Other or unknown. Harvest Program 23H05 Certain 2022 Model Year Navigator and 2022-2023 Model Year Mach-E, F150 Lightning, F150, Expedition and Bronco - Instrument Cluster Odometer Inspection
• 10243416Sep 30, 2023Engine cooling. Certain 2022 Model Year Mustang GT 500 and 2023 F-150 Raptor R Vehicles - Engine Valve Covers Replacement
• 10243415Sep 30, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Raptor R Vehicles Equipped With 5.2L Engine and 10R80 Speed Automatic Transmission - Missing or Loose # 6 Bellhousing Transmission-To-Engine Bolt
• 10243414Sep 30, 2023Body and structure. Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Raptor-R Vehicles - Front Axle Vibration Bumper Inspection
• 10243413Sep 30, 2023Engine cooling. Certain 2023 Model Year 5.2L F-150 Raptor R and Mustang GT500 Vehicles - Left and Right Cylinder Heads Rear Cup Plugs Inspect and Seal
• 10243412Sep 30, 2023Engine cooling. Certain 2022 Model Year Mustang GT 500 and 2023 F-150 Raptor R Vehicles - Engine Front Cover and Valve Cover Replacement
• 10243408Sep 30, 2023Equipment, Steering. Certain 2023 Model Year F-150 Vehicles - Heated Steering Wheel Performance Upgrade
• 10243445Sep 29, 2023Other or unknown, Electrical system. "Software Update SU6 P1 for 2021 - 2023 F150 is now available. Quality improvements include: - Digital owner Manual addition (2023MY Only) -Improved ""Ask on Exit"" pop- up functionality - Adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing.
• 10243654Sep 28, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P084B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)
• 10243648Sep 21, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmission fluid pan. The whine noise may become louder when the transmission is at operating temperature and may increase with engine revolutions per minute (RPM) in the park (P)…
• 10243609Sep 20, 2023Equipment. Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash, bumped in a parking lot, or found during pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Prior to the replacement of any components, attempt to synchronize the mirrors by following the Power…
• 10242850Sep 20, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 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 (DTC) B124D stored in the BCM. This may be due to the DCACA inverter causing radio frequency interference (RFI).
• 10243538Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with 10 channel audio digital signal processing (DSP) module 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.
• 10243479Sep 4, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit DTCs U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement. DTC U2100 may set when the module has not been properly…
• 10242855Sep 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag indicator light that may be accompanied by 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).
• 10242851Sep 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator (BISG). To correct this…
• 10241618Aug 28, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit all modules on the HS2, HS3, HS4 and MS CAN networks not responding to the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and modules on these networks fail the network test. Modules on the FD1 and HS1 networks will communicate with the FDRS. Vehicles equipped with a power opening/closing tailgate may also exhibit an inoperative power tailgate. This may be due to a gateway module…
• 10241987Aug 17, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0724-DOM-RS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements
• 10241447Aug 14, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with…
• 10241627Aug 2, 2023Electrical system. In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent…
• 10240572Aug 2, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start with a battery draw and air conditioning (A/C) clutch engaged at all times. This may be due to an opened diode in the A/C clutch field coil damaging the output driver in the body control module C (BCMC). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the BCMC and A/C clutch field coil assembly.
• 10241986Aug 1, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
• 10240719Aug 1, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis. To properly determine if the defect is warrantable, cleaning and close inspection of the affected mirror may be required.
• 10240717Aug 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative windshield wiper motor condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B130F:12 and/or B130F:14 stored in the body control module (BCM), and/or B1131:02 stored in the steering column control module (SCCM). This may be due to the connection at the windshield wiper motor connector. Refer to the Wiring Diagram, Cell 150 - Connector Views, C125 (Windshield Wiper…
• 10240580Aug 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2022-2023 F-150 and 2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 01-Oct-2022 equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine may exhibit reduced engine power on startup and an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2101 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required…
• 10240576Aug 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2023 F150 hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no start and Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0293 and/or P1A43 in the BECM or in connected vehicle data. A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software concern may be triggering the no start condition. Replacement or reprogramming of the BECM or PCM is not recommended for this condition at…
• 10240459Jul 28, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021 - 2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
• 10239628Jul 24, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2022 Mustang GT500 and 2023 F-150 Raptor R vehicles built on or before 14-May-2023 may exhibit an oil leak from the spark plug tube seal(s) and/or the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) solenoid seal(s). If this condition is present on an applicable vehicle, replace both of the valve cover assemblies. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00. Do not replace the individual seals exhibiting a leak as this may not…
• 10239477Jul 12, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2C94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). To restore charging capability, disconnect the off-board charging station charge handle from the…
• 10239475Jul 11, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 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 (DTC) B124D stored in the BCM. This may be due to the DCACA inverter causing radio frequency interference (RFI).
• 10239098Jul 6, 2023Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator and 2023 Corsair vehicles may exhibit a Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or DTCs B115E:97, B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). These DTCs should be disregarded unless it is a DTC with a status byte 8F. Other status bytes should be disregarded as they may be caused by a camera obstruction…
• 10238461Jul 3, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). This issue does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time.
• 10238448Jun 30, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 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. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. Monitor OASIS for additional updates.
• 10238291Jun 22, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-150 non-Lightning vehicles built on or before 28-Feb-2023 at Kansas City Assembly Plant or built on or before 07-Mar-2023 at Dearborn Truck Plant may experience an inoperative FordPass application, inoperative remote start and/or inoperative remote lock and unlock that may be combined with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U0146:09 stored in the telematics control unit module (TCU) and U2402:00 and/or…
• 10238288Jun 20, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC P0171 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software level of the PCM. To correct this issue, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
• 10238287Jun 20, 2023Engine cooling. 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. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the engine block for a porosity leak.
• 10237970Jun 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTC C0604:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to firmware within the left and/or right active air dam (AAD) actuator. To correct this condition, perform normal workshop manual diagnostics and if the concern is still present, replace the right and left AAD actuators. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-19 Bumpers, Diagnosis and Testing…
• 10237966Jun 14, 2023Equipment, Seats. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front passenger OCS (occupant classification system) components (seat cushion foam, OCS bladder with OCSM (occupant classification system module) and front seat cushion adjuster) require replacement. These components are calibrated to each other and must be serviced as an assembly. The OCS service kit components are not to be installed separately.
• 10240743Jun 8, 2023Equipment. The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
• 10237787Jun 7, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative camera and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C1001:01 in the Sync Module (APIM), B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 in the Image Processing Module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose coaxial cable or circuit connection. If only APIM DTC C1001:01 is present, verify connections between the IPMA and the APIM. If IPMA DTCs B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 are also present, verify…
• 10237786Jun 7, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. When replacing the CDF cylinder, the current TSB does not require a complete transmission overhaul or cooler and converter flushing. Ford is currently reviewing the TSB. Monitor OASIS for updates.
• 10238729Jun 2, 2023Electrical system. Software Update 4 P4 for 2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Minimize time customer cannot enter the vehicle during future inhibit updates. - Addresses U0146-09 DTCs affecting vehicle connectivity
• 10236680May 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission and built on or before 23-Dec-2022 or with a 18R80/10R80MHT transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2022 may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift.
• 10237370May 26, 2023Equipment. 2021-2023 F-150/Expedition 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 correct the condition, reprogram the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 18B849 and applicable labor operations in…
• 10236688May 26, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is most noticeable at idle and may lessen at higher engine speed or while driving. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and will not get worse over time.
• 10237478May 23, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0407-BCDC-FX for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Restores driver assist functionality on specific VINs that may have a configuration mismatch with the server.
• 10237335May 23, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2022-2023 F-150/Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/Escape/Corsair/Bronco Sport/Edge/Mustang vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0230 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may also experience a no start or stall after start. This may be due to an internal PCM issue.
• 10236590May 22, 2023Electrical system. 2020-2023 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. The xRC-3363 will prompt the Technician to verify the low voltage connections, when no actual fault is present. The technician will need to delete the WiFi connection…
• 10236571May 16, 2023Equipment. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles with Lariat/Platinum trim levels built on or before 06-Jan-2023 and 2022 Expedition vehicles built on or before 28-Oct-2022 may exhibit a concern with the audio system inoperative or no access to FM, AM or satellite radio modes. This may be due to liquid ingress in the audio front control module (ACM) from the top of the dash area. To correct the condition, follow the Service…
• 10236330May 15, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit various driver assistance system warning messages or inoperative features and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) that will not clear and not be stored in the vehicle's history. DTC C1001:31 and/or U3000:89 may be stored in the IPMA, but may have recently been cleared and stored in the vehicle's history. This may be due…

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