2023 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

288 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 Ford F-250 SD. 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.

• 10249756Jan 12, 2024Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. This TSB supersedes article 23-2386 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12.3 inch instrument cluster display screen may exhibit various concerns with the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to the software in the IPC.
• 10248367Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2023 F-Super Duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an engine coolant temperature gauge reading at the high end of the normal range while towing in high ambient temperatures with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or warning messages present in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to the software in the IPC.
• 10248365Dec 20, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.8L or 7.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P061B, U0140, U3035 and/or U3036 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
• 10248060Dec 20, 2023Brakes, Equipment. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12 inch center display screen and driver assistance package DBCAY (minor feature code) may exhibit the brakes applying without brake pedal input during parking lot type driving below 5 mph (8 km/h). To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left…
• 10247526Dec 12, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a Please Check Surroundings For Safety or Full View Not Available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown when…
• 10247159Dec 8, 2023Equipment. 2023 F-Super Duty, 2023-2024 Expedition and 2024 Nautilus vehicles will exhibit no light emitting diode (LED) confirmation from the key fob indicating that the vehicle has remote started (or not remote started). Factory key fobs with remote start no longer contain a LED feedback indicator. Do not replace the key fob for this condition. This is a normal operating characteristic and no service action is necessary.
• 10248352Dec 4, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12.3 inch instrument cluster display screen may exhibit various concerns with the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC.
• 10247150Dec 4, 2023Steering. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit pre-collision assist, hill start assist, Advance Trac, and/or blind spot/cross traffic fault messages with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1B00:62 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to the software in the PSCM. To correct the condition, reprogram the PSCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS)…
• 10245673Nov 30, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an engine coolant temperature gauge reading at the high end of the normal range while towing in high ambient temperatures with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) or warning messages present in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, reprogram the IPC using the latest…
• 10246347Nov 29, 2023Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Software Update SU5 P1 for 2023 SUPERDUTY vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Prevent Headlamps from turning ON during future OTA update. - Welcome animation and power running board deploy when approach to the vehicle.
• 10246132Nov 16, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: - Audio volume increase and/or distortion from the speakers when accessing languages - Unrequested audio source switch while using some third party apps - Audible pop and/or static noise heard through the speakers when steering wheel controls are pressed - Universal serial bus (USB) audio concerns…
• 10246338Nov 2, 2023Electrical system. Software Update PU0721-RE-COM for 2023 SUPERDUTY vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Reenable compass heading in the cluster. - Improved overall display graphics looks and feel.
• 10246065Nov 1, 2023Seats. Certain 2023 Model Year F250 – F600 Vehicles Equipped With Max Recline Seats - Driver Seat Module (DSM) Software Update
• 10244799Oct 27, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12.3 inch IPC display screen and no HUD may exhibit the IPC bezel misaligned to IPC display screen in lower left corner. This may be due to the locating holes in the instrument panel substrate for the IPC bezel. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to drill out the lower left side locator hole.
• 10244874Oct 24, 2023Brakes. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with vacuum assist brakes and built on or before 01-Aug-2023 may exhibit an illuminated brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0047 and/or P0557 present. This may be due to the brake vacuum sensor. To correct the condition, remove and replace the brake vacuum sensor, part NK4Z-2C444-A. To prevent repeat concerns, install the sensor with the electrical…
• 10244872Oct 23, 2023Equipment. Some 2023 Bronco/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a DTC P1674 in the GWM after an OTA update. This OTA update is delivered in two downloads. If the GWM is tested between OTAs, this code will be present. This DTC does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle.
• 10244859Oct 20, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring with trailering may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) U1020:00 And/Or U1036:00 in the image processing module A (IPMA) if the Ford accessories trailer blind spot information system (BLIS) has not been installed by the customer. If DTCs are present and trailer BLIS has not been installed per accessory kit instructions…
• 10244831Oct 12, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require fuel injector removal and replacement for various reasons. Fuel injector o-ring and supply tube kits LC3Z-9229-A and LC3Z-9229-B for 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles should be utilized when instructed to replace these parts in Workshop Manual, Section 303-04. The parts catalog is in process of being updated.
• 10243420Sep 30, 2023Steering. Certain 2023 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles - Perform Vehicle Alignment
• 10243419Sep 30, 2023Equipment. Certain 2023 Model Year F-250 – F-600 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Series Vehicles - Incorrect Lug Wrench
• 10242859Sep 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera), Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical…. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 29-Aug-2023 and equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P060C, U1022, P0093, P01C4, U3012, P24C7, P06E9, P0364, P1942, P162E, P061A, P2201, and/or P2698 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the 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)…
• 10243440Sep 21, 2023Equipment. "Software Update SU5 P3 for 2023 Super Duty Vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: '- Adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing. - Add previously missing keyboard display in ""add trailer"" menu screen - Turns on missing Lane keep Assist sensitivity menu"
• 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…
• 10243542Sep 18, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C006A:00 in the telematics control unit module (TCU). If this is a stand alone DTC and no other codes are present, this may be due to a TCU software concern. To correct the condition, reprogram the TCU using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) located under the SW Updates tab.
• 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…
• 10241617Aug 28, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U02A2, P206B, P203B, P208A, P20FA, P20FD, and/or P20FC stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Before performing normal diagnostics, inspect connectors C1273C (32 pin) and C406 (14 pin) for proper connection.
• 10241992Aug 18, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 4 P2 for 2023 Super Duty vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -12V key off load improvement. - wifi hotspot reconfigured to support 5G.
• 10241991Aug 11, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 5 P2 for 2023 Super Duty vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Enables the Lane Keep Assist sensitivity menu - Improvement to Pro Power Onboard (PPO) pop-up message to allow it to clear - Changed pop-up message that displays when exiting the camera view - Add in-vehicle message on infotainment screen to inform customer that some display features may be unavailable while SYNC is…
• 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…
• 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.
• 10240462Jul 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 5 P1 for 2023 Super Duty vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -Allow vehicle entry during future inhibit OTA updates
• 10240461Jul 21, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Update 4 P1 for 2023 Super Duty vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -Prevents brief black screen or welcome screen from displaying when shifting from reverse to drive. -Improvement to trailer 360 view calibration.
• 10239625Jul 20, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2201 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-08A, as Pinpoint Test (PPT) RD has been updated to improve diagnostics.
• 10239482Jul 14, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U029D, U029E, U02A1, U02A3, P2209, P24D0, P22A7, and/or P23B5. This may be due to a wiring chafe on harness 14406 near connector C146 touching the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler on the right side of the engine. Before performing normal diagnostics…
• 10238282Jun 26, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and built on or before 02-May-2023, may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U029D, U029E, U02A1, U02A3, P2209, P24D0, P22A7, and/or P23B5. This may be due to a wiring chafe on harness 14406 near connector C146 touching the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler on the right side of the engine. Before…
• 10238280Jun 23, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an excessive buzzing noise from the WACM cooling fan. This may be due to the wiring harness or electrical tape contacting the cooling fan. Remove the WACM and inspect for contact between the wiring harness and the WACM cooling fan. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 414-06. If contact is found, reroute the wiring harness away from the…
• 10238279Jun 21, 2023Equipment. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 12.3 inch IPC display may experience a blank IPC screen. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B108E may also be present. This may be due to a faulted graphics interface processor (GIP) in the IPC module. If a vehicle exhibits this condition, use the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) to determine if the GIP is communicating. To confirm GIP communication, start a…
• 10238276Jun 20, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles may set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:87 in various modules when a diagnostic self-test is performed, which includes: powertrain control module (PCM), advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), anti-lock brake system (ABS), power steering control module (PSCM), body control module (BCM), telematics control unit (TCU), driver door module (DDM), and/or passengers door module…
• 10237971Jun 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-Super Duty/E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.2L, 6.8L or 7.3L gasoline engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 and/or P0455 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a improper fuel filler cap installation and/or outside contamination on the fuel cap sealing surface. The fuel filler cap requires multiple…
• 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.
• 10237791Jun 8, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles do not have a compass displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Replacement or reprogramming the IPC will not enable the feature. Inform customers that Ford is planning to deploy an enhancement via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) in 4Q2023. Software will update automatically on vehicles with connected vehicle features enabled. Monitor OASIS for…
• 10237790Jun 8, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 transmission may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart if diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are present and/or…
• 10237789Jun 8, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module estimates hydrocarbon levels in the SCR and may increase idle speed to remove them. Idle speed will be increased to 1000 RPM for ambient…
• 10237591Jun 2, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles do not have a compass displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Replacement or reprogramming the IPC will not enable the feature. Inform customers that Ford is planning to deploy an enhancement via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) in 4Q2023. Software will update automatically on vehicles connected to FordPass. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
• 10237586Jun 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience programming errors after a replacement of the body control module (BCM) for various concerns. After programmable module installation (PMI) of the new BCM, diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U2100:00, U2101:00 and/or U211B:87 may be present.
• 10236687May 26, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may require a replacement of the body control module (BCM) for various concerns. After programmable module installation (PMI) of the new BCM, diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U2100:00, U2101:00 and/or U211B:87 may be present. Download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application titled Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module…
• 10237368May 24, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000:41 in the ACM when a diagnostic self-test is performed. This may be due to an ACM software error. To correct the condition, reprogram the ACM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) located under the SW Updates tab. For claiming, use causal part 18C869 and applicable labor operations in Section 10…
• 10237345May 24, 2023Electrical system. Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 09-May-2023 may exhibit an inoperative four wheel drive system and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C00A1 in the all-wheel drive (AWD) module. Prior to beginning diagnostics, inspect ground location G239 for proper tightness of 6 lb-ft (8 Nm). G239 is located behind the right-hand side front scuff plate near the body control module (BCM). If ground is found to be…
• 10236586May 19, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R140 transmission may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Most concerns may be addressed with the PCM/TCM Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 307-01, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled.

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