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.

• 10236328May 9, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. 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 damaging the output driver (FET) in the body control module C (BCMC). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the BCMC and A/C clutch disc and hub assembly.
• 10236029May 5, 2023Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 F-Super Duty/Expedition/Navigator/Maverick vehicles equipped with an integrated trailer module (iTRM) may exhibit a trailer lamp fault message with various related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Most trailer emulator testers will not draw enough current to correctly diagnose these concerns. They may be used to diagnose basic functionality of the iTRM, however, some trailer…
• 10236023May 2, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2023 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Edge vehicles may exhibit a concern of Android Auto unable to wirelessly connect and/or Android phones rebooting when connected to the vehicle via USB. This is due to a concern with the Google application on the customers device. Google has released a fix for these concerns. For Android phones not connecting wirelessly, request that the customer update their Android Auto version…
• 10236022May 2, 2023Equipment. 2023 F-150 vehicles no longer come equipped with a spare tire lock installed from the factory. This is not a misbuild condition and installation of a spare tire lock is not covered under warranty.
• 10234595Apr 14, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150/Mustang Mach-E and 2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with BlueCruise/ActiveGlide may experience loss of BlueCruise/ActiveGlide hands-free driving mode availability and/or BlueCruise/ActiveGlide inoperative and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2400:00 in the gateway module (GWM) and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) modules with no other DTCs present.
• 10234594Apr 12, 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 (TCU) and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92…
• 10234137Apr 6, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2023 F-150 and 2021-2023 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…
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10234126Apr 3, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles built on 27-Sep-2022 and through 04-Nov-2022, and 2023 F-150 Raptor R vehicles built on 21-Sep-2022 and through 13-Feb-2023, may exhibit an engine oil leak from the front of the engine. This may be due to a crankshaft front oil seal leaking due to an out of specification engine front cover seal bore. To correct the condition, replace the engine front cover. Workshop Manual…
• 10234125Apr 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul.
• 10233956Mar 30, 2023Electrical system. Software Update 4 P2 for 2022- 2023 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Improved vehicle accessibility during OTA update. - Prevents intermittent loss of vehicle connectivity
• 10233923Mar 29, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with minor feature codes HKRAC (8 inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) screen) and HKCAA (SYNC without navigation) may exhibit a condition where the compass direction indication is stuck or not updating correctly in the IPC. To confirm a vehicle is built with minor feature codes HKRAC and HKCAA, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number…
• 10233921Mar 27, 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…
• 10233919Mar 24, 2023Electrical system, 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 of the PCM. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. To temporarily address this issue, clear the DTC and run the PCM - Reset the Keep Alive Memory (KAM) application in the Ford…
• 10233768Mar 24, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger. The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no longer…
• 10233743Mar 17, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. 2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not recognized by the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. The technician will need to manually enter the vehicle charging mode by selecting 2022 model year, then enter the make…
• 10233740Mar 16, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2023 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative, rear park assist inoperative, box lights inoperative, power up/down tailgate inoperative, unable to open tailgate by tailgate switch, and no tailgate ajar message when the tailgate is ajar.
• 10233710Mar 14, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 and 2023 F-150 Raptor R vehicles built on 1-Aug-2022 and through 20-Feb-2023 may exhibit an engine oil leak from the front of the engine. This may be due to a crankshaft front oil seal that is out of position and leaking. To correct the condition, replace the crankshaft front oil seal. Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures for crankshaft front oil seal replacement have been updated. Refer…
• 10233703Mar 13, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with single exhaust may have various symptoms relating to parking brake, ABS, Traction Control, AdvanceTrac, Park Aid, and/or Locking Differential functionality. Vehicles may also exhibit one or more of the following DTCs in the ABS module: B1111, C1013, C1034, C2005, C2006, C2007, C2008. This condition may be the result of a wiring harness chafing on the left tube of the rear…
• 10233695Mar 8, 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)…
• 10232483Feb 27, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-150/Bronco customers may experience inoperative remote start and/or remote lock and unlock through the FordPass application. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0146:09 may be stored in the telematics control unit (TCU), and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92 may be stored in the gateway module (GWM). Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. A solution is planned for deployment via Ford Power-Up…
• 10232480Feb 23, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150/Transit, 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience issues utilizing the Smart Hitch, ProPower Onboard or Onboard Scales features (if equipped) in the FordPass app. Symptoms may include inability to connect, incorrect data displayed in the app, no weight displayed, unable to power on/off the feature, unable to turn on generator mode (gas vehicles only).
• 10232476Feb 21, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with BLIS may experience inoperative blind spot monitoring with a Blind Spot System Fault message in the instrument panel cluster. 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).
• 10232493Feb 20, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD), without a center console, and built on 17-Nov-2022 and through 28-Nov-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2002 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an issue with the lower centerstack trim panel where the all terrain control panel (ATCM) mounts.
• 10232492Feb 13, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles built on or before 13-Dec-2022 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 (TCU) and U2402:00 and/or U2402:92 stored in the gateway module (GWM). This may be due to the software level in the TCU.
• 10231327Jan 30, 2023Equipment. Software Update 4 P1 for 2023 Model Year F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - A default trailer profile is now selected on driveaway - Emergency Tow initializing screen pop-up enhancement for 12" screen - Enhancement to bidirection power transfer, currently briefly popping up a fault before switching to main screen - Improvement to max battery charge slider appearance
• 10230969Jan 30, 2023Equipment. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience an Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This IPC message should be disregarded. Engineering is currently developing software to remove this message from the vehicle, which is scheduled to be available in March 2023. Continue to follow current Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics for the active air dam system.
• 10230963Jan 27, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2023 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…
• 10230835Jan 19, 2023Electrical system. Some 2018-2023 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer 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). This may be due to an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs, damaged pins/terminals…
• 10228881Dec 20, 2022Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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…
• 10228880Dec 19, 2022Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result of the recirculation button being on or automatic strategies for heating/cooling efficiency.
• 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…
• 10228841Dec 1, 2022Steering, Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may experience a lack of steering assist upon start-up along with a Steering Assist Fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3001:89 and U3000:96 in the power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to low voltage at the PSCM. Power steering assist will be restored when sufficient voltage is supplied.
• 10226929Nov 29, 2022Wheels. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a ting, pop or clicking noise from the front or rear wheel hub when accelerating or applying brakes or when shifting between drive/reverse (torque reversals). This condition may be caused by stick/slip between the hub and half shaft interface, during the torque reversals creating the ting/pop or clicking noise.

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