2022 Ford Ranger service bulletins & manufacturer communications

82 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Ranger. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

Technical service bulletin 81Service campaign 1

NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator…
26E04 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in…
TSB 26-2309 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 2, 2026
This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the prope…
TSB 26-2241 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 2026
Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-20…
25B51 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2026
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" …
SSM 54720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2026
For 2021 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This te…
SSM 54719 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 2, 2026
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
25N17 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse…
TSB 25-2587 · Service campaign · Power Train · issued Mar 23, 2026
For 2021- 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This t…
SSM 54674 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 19, 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
Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activa…
SSM 54589 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2026
For 2017 2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testin…
SSM 54592 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 2026
Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
25L02 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 2, 2025
Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fa…
SSM 54313 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 21, 2025
Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Th…
SSM 54116 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 7, 2025
Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick …
SSM 53973 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 25, 2025
Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in…
SSM 53966 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 20, 2025
Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 10, 2025
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2024. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least on…
TSB 25-2134 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 18, 2025
Some 2022-2025 Ford or Lincoln vehicles may exhibit DTCs B142E:78, B1432:78, and/or B1433:54 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the CCM. This may be due to non-factory sized tires …
SSM 53602 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 8, 2025
"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed shif…
TSB 25-2024 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 11, 2025
Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
SSM 53305 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 17, 2025
Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 4, 2024
Quality improvements include: -Robustness improvements for screen projection, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. -Enhanced Apple Carplay/Android Auto stability -Eliminating the false …
OTA SU 6.14.0 Ranger · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 25, 2024
Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (TCU) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out wit…
SSM 52820 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 23, 2024
Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software In all the affected vehicles, due to an error in the SYNC software, you may experience SYNC system instability …
24B47 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 23, 2024
Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation promp…
SSM 52722 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 16, 2024
Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) or experien…
SSM 52704 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 9, 2024
Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System, or experience a f…
SSM 52675 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 28, 2024
This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Transit C…
TSB 24-2182 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 6, 2024
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…
SSM 52548 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 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
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…
SSM 52410 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 3, 2024
This article supersedes TSB 24-2046 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped…
TSB 24-2101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 29, 2024
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 i…
SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassÃ Â®/LincolnWayÃ Â® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…
SSM 52307 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 29, 2024
This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles…
TSB 24-2046 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 2024
Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delay…
TSB 23-2350 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 14, 2023
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…
TSB 23-2307 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 5, 2023
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…
SSM 51939 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 21, 2023
Some 2019-2023 Ranger (non-Tremor) vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle (rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicl…
TSB 23-2251 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 14, 2023
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, 2…
TSB 23-2250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 14, 2023
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 can…
SSM 51838 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2023
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassÂ®/LincolnWayÂ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode.…
SSM 51725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
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. T…
SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
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. Whe…
SSM 51687 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2023
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 …
TSB 22-2428 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2023
This article supersedes TSB 23-2123 to update the Issue statement. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 …
TSB 23-2152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 23, 2023
Some 2022 Aviator/Bronco/Expedition/Explorer/F-150/Mustang/Navigator/Ranger/Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Jul-2022 equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT automatic transmis…
TSB 23-2138 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2023
Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/d…
TSB 23-2123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 14, 2023
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 2019-2023 Ranger crew cab vehicles may exhibit excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position. This may be due to oversized r…
TSB 23-2062 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 31, 2023
Some 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle. To correct the condition, foll…
TSB 23-2078 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 20, 2023
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,…
SSM 51452 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2023
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassÃ Â®/LincolnWayÃ Â® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…
SSM 51449 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2023
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…
SSM 51419 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 2023
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316 store…
TSB 23-2011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2023
Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2022 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative,…
SSM 51279 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 23, 2022
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 clim…
SSM 51263 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 19, 2022
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 appropriat…
SSM 51261 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 16, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles not equipped with an engine appearance cover may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, …
SSM 51239 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2022
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …
SSM 51228 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Dec 1, 2022
Some 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …
SSM 51131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 13, 2022
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 appropriat…
SSM 51120 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 6, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles (equipped without an engine appearance cover) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300,…
SSM 51051 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 24, 2022
Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÃ Â Ã Â Ã Â Ã Â®/LincolnWayÃ Â Ã Â Ã Â Ã Â® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…
SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/se…
SSM 50873 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 21, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may encounter a concern of FordPass not updating the current vehicle location and/or a battery draw is found to be from either the audio control modu…
SSM 50863 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2022
The 2021 Ranger front fender material migrated on 22-Apr-2021 from aluminum to steel. Additionally, service replacement fenders for 2019-2022 made of aluminum are no longer availab…
SSM 50793 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 20, 2022
Some 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation …
SSM 50733 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 28, 2022
Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/d…
TSB 22-2139 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 22, 2022
Some 2021-2022 Ranger/Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 14-Dec-2021 and 2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built o…
SSM 50670 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 11, 2022
Some 2022 Ranger 4x4 vehicles built on 14-Feb-2022 and through 22-Mar-2022 may exhibit a vibration/boom noise above 50 mph (80 km/h) originating from the front of the vehicle. This…
SSM 50656 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2022
In various 2017-2022 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 ca…
SSM 50651 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2022
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 …
TSB 22-2104 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 21, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may experience condensation from the climate control system dripping on the driver's side floor and/or the driver's foot. This may be due to improper…
SSM 50603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 17, 2022
Some 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may need to perform A/C leak detection diagnostics. The 2022 Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 for A/C leak detection diagnosis is incomplet…
SSM 50566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle. To correct the condition, foll…
TSB 22-2051 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 21, 2022
Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut…
SSM 50502 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 17, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger crew cab vehicles may exhibit excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position. This may be due to oversized r…
TSB 22-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Feb 4, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316 store…
TSB 22-2025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2022
Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may experience an uneven and/or excessive gap existing between the instrument panel (IP) topper and the center tray/upfitter switch assembly. This ma…
SSM 50442 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 31, 2022