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Ford Bronco 2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 50169 · NHTSA communication 10202611 · issued Oct 4, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
2021
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2021 Bronco vehicles equipped with front parking aid sensors and a Ford Performance and/or aftermarket winch may inhibit the front parking aid sensor warning system and cause it to activate. As a resolution, the front sensors must be turned off by performing the following from the touchscreen; 1. Press Features on the touchscreen. 2. Press Driver Assistance > Park Aid Sensors > Front On, Rear On. 3. Front Sensors (Always) Off > Park Aid Sensors > Front Sensors (Always). Note: trying to adjust the location of the sensor will not resolve this concern. If the front sensors do not stay off af

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What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.