2013 Ford Mustang service bulletins & manufacturer communications
66 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford Mustang. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 66
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program25H05 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 29, 2026
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this progra…25H05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2025
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- 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 glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- 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 referre…SSM 52334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- 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 ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Qualit…22B05 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2022
- Some 2011-2021 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise be…SSM 49761 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 29, 2021
- For 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine when installing a replacement secondary timing chain tensioner (6K254) or secondary timing chain guide (6K297), it …SSM 49318 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2020
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 48070 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 2, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 5.0L 4V engines may exhibit a tick/tap/rattle or knock immediately after secondary timing chain tensioner installation. In some cases the secondary timing chain tensioners are…SSM 47830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 26, 2019
- Some 5.0L 4V engines may exhibit a tick/tap/rattle or knock immediately after secondary timing chain tensioner installation. In some cases the secondary timing chain tensioners are…SSM 47830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2011 - 2014 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine and MT82 manual transmission may exhibit a vibration felt in the shifter, and/or the seat track and steering wheel,…SSM 47614 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 25, 2018
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 2, 2017
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307…SSM 46451 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 14, 2017
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 46332 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2017
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and …SSM 46210 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- 3.7L Engine - Cfoolant pump leakTSB160074 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Some 2011-2014 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine may exhibit coolant pump leakage due to air entering the system.16-0074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screenTSB160066 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 2016
- Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not bei…16-0066 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 20, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141CTSB160001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016LTR3756 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 5, 2016
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noi…44863 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford: all 2013-2015 ford fusions/mkz, 2015 mustang and mkc vehicles with reverse park aid camera active gridlines may be inoperative after battery disconnect or component service. …44853 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 9, 2015
- Ford: a clicking or grinding noise can be heard from seat track area and power seat would bind during tilting of seat control or adjustment lift operation and could be from either …ASI-44719 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: each and every time shifting from park to drive or reverse, a buzzing or growling noise is heard from transmission after being parked then restarted. Model 2013-14 ex…TSB-14-0134 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2014
- Ford: provided information regarding the downshifting of 5-3, on some vehicles, exhibiting a transmission squawking noise. *peTSB-14-0100 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 6, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: after vehicle/truck has been parked several hours, there is a delayed engagement of park to forward or reverse transmission on initial start up. Model 2011-2014 exped…TSB-14-0076 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 22, 2014
- Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a mal…ASI-44451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2014
- Ford: due to vehicles, with carbon fiber clutches, a chatter or moan/groan noise is heard while making sharp turns, at low speed and is characteristic of heavy duty/racing type lim…ASI-44352 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Ford: when opening the door, using the outside door handle, it must be pulled more than one time before door(s) open. Model 2010-2013 mustang. *peASI-44237 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Ford: on various vehicles, the mytouch screen would go blank while in transport mode, and instrument cluster will display a message upon initial key cycle. Model years 2013-2014. N…ASI-44146 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button op…TSB-13-6-17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 15, 2013
- Ford: no other dtcs or drivability symptoms present, on some vehicles, when mil is illuminated with combination of any diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p…TSB-13-6-15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 13, 2013
- Lincoln/ford: transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting and wrench indicator and/or seat belt minder may illuminate with speedometer reading zero and odometer displaying da…TSB-13-6-8 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2013
- Ford: on some vehicles and trucks, a whining noise, during acceleration, coming from transmission torque converter housing area and only after converter clutch locks up, goes away.…TSB-13-6-4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 4, 2013
- Ford: on some vehicles, with mytouch, my experience displayed time jumping or audio popping during initial ignition on cycle, or slow navigation calculations, due to amount of data…ASI-32275 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Ford: on some vehicles, the outside door handles needs to be pulled at least twice before opening. Models 2010-2013 f150, mustang. *peASI-32266 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Lincoln/ford: on certain vehicles and trucks, the multifunction indicator lamp (mil), will illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1636 (inductive signature chip communicati…ASI-32252 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, the intelligent access or push button start may have an intermittent ikt, similar symptoms as discharged ikt battery. Models 2012-2013 f-150, f s…ASI-32251 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Ford: the sun visor vanity mirror door, on some vehicles, fails to close or is loos and causes mirror light to stay on. Models 2012-2013 mustang, explorer, f-150 and 2012 escape. *…TSB-13-5-30 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 29, 2013
- Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed.…AS1-32241 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2013
- Ford: on some vehicles, the overhead console is replaced and the intrusion/inclination sensor, can not be serviced separately, and must be re-configured. Model 2010-2014 mustang. *…ASI-32230 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 1, 2013
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: some vehicles may experience an illuminated mil or safety stop now message, or a no start condition or possible misfire or roughness at idling through 2000rpm…SB-32167-70 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Ford: due to a blown fuse in battery junction box, vehicle exhibit an intermittent drivability condition, with a crank/no start and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0627 stored in po…TSB-12-11-12 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 16, 2012
- Ford: factory installed spark plugs meets gap specification; if changing or installing new spark plugs, or use incorrect spark plug gap specification, this may cause detonation and…SFA-12L09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 24, 2012