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TSB List for the 2023 Ford Transit

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Transit are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • SEAT BELTS
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
  • COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 51261

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228876

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 52335

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251952

      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 inspection and testing methods. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

    • TSB #SSM 51370

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232440

      Some 2022-2023 Transit/E-Transit vehicles may experience an inaccurate air discharge temperature when the EATC is operating in auto or manual mode and the temperature set to 60??A?F (15.5??A?C) or above. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB 24-2099

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253886

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2444 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2015-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 24-2100

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252673

      This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2021-2022 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2020-2023 Transit/Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 24-2059

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252662

      This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications. The 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicles will be the subject of a separate article. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 52314

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251934

      During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Read More »

    • TSB #24B05

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251257

      Certain 2023 Model Year Super Duty and Transit Vehicles Equipped with 10R Transmissions - Main Control Assembly Bolt Inspection Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2351

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246123

      Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator, 2022-2023 Mustang, 2020-2023 Transit, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51939

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243648

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2250

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241447

      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, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51705

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237965

      Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0ADA, P0ADE, P0AA1, and/or P0AA4 stored in the battery energy control ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2428

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236680

      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 and built on or before 23-Dec-2022 or with a ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51531

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234125

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51419

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233695

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2444

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226939

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #TSB 22-2444

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226939

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #23H06

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252416

      Harvest Program 23H06 Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 Transit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement Owner letter added. Read More »

    • TSB #23H06

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249488

      Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 Transit Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2394

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248355

      This article supersedes TSB 23-2326 to remove a DTC from the Issue and Action. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E built on or before 15-Sep-2023 and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may experience an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2284

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242856

      Some 2023 Transit chassis cab/cutaway vehicles equipped with the blind spot information system (BLIS??A?) kit built on or before 15-Mar-2023 may experience a false BLIS??A? warning/indication or too sensitive while driving. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241627

      In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51783

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239477

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51646

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236582

      Some 2022-2023 Transit/E-Transit vehicles built on or before 05-May-2023 may experience an inaccurate air discharge temperature when the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) is operating in auto or manual mode and the ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51563

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235078

      Some 2021-2023 Transit, 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles built on or before 17-feb-2023 may exhibit an uncommanded/erratic wipers and/or washer operation. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51513

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233921

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2014

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233580

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2355 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E, 2022-2023 e-Transit and F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience inoperative level 3 charging with an illuminated Charger ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51379

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232480

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51306

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230835

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51168

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226726

      2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with DRW have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be a stop lamp but is intended to illuminate with the parking lamps only. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM 52345

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251956

      Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51762

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238461

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51705

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237965

      Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E and 2022-2023 E-Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0ADA, P0ADE, P0AA1, and/or P0AA4 stored in the battery energy control ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    • TSB #24G02

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252421

      Optional Product Improvement 24G02 Certain 2022-2024 Model Year Transit Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) - Off-Board Charger Controller (OBCC) Software Update Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 22-2496

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228832

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2402 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E base model (non-GT) built on or before 25-Jul-2022, 2022-2023 e-Transit vehicles built on or before 17-Sep-2022 may experience ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #SSM 52448

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254123

      2015-2024 Transit and 2023-2024 Transit Trail vehicles equipped with DRW have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #SSM 51907

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243481

      Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SU4 P1 Transit

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241998

      Software Update 4 P1 for 2022-2023 Transit Vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -Minimize time customer cannot enter the vehicle during future inhibit updates. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    • TSB #SSM 51760

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238451

      Some 2022-2023 Transit vehicles, excluding cutaway and chassis cab body vehicles, equipped with a rear-view camera level 2 system only and 12 inch center display screen, may exhibit a lack of active or fixed guidelines after rear view ... Read More »

    COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

    • TSB #SSM 51129

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224332

      Some 2023 Ford Transit with 12 inch center display screen built on or after 01-Sep-2022 may exhibit inoperative connected vehicle features, such as the activate button missing in FordPass, unable to connect wirelessly to Android Auto or ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #23B04

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243410

      Certain 2023 Model Year Transit - Missing Rear Vinyl Floor Covering Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51837

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240722

      Some 2023 Transit vehicles built on 15-Mar-2023 and through 02-Jun-2023, equipped with SYNC 3 Lite (4 inch center display screen), with rear parking aid, and without front parking aid may exhibit a parking aid disable switch in the front ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51760

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238451

      Some 2022-2023 Transit vehicles, excluding cutaway and chassis cab body vehicles, equipped with a rear-view camera level 2 system only and 12 inch center display screen, may exhibit a lack of active or fixed guidelines after rear view ... Read More »

    • TSB #23L02

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237457

      Certain 2022 & 2023 Model Year Transit Vehicles Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch Instructions Not in Owners Manual Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #SSM 51762

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238461

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #SSM 51760

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238451

      Some 2022-2023 Transit vehicles, excluding cutaway and chassis cab body vehicles, equipped with a rear-view camera level 2 system only and 12 inch center display screen, may exhibit a lack of active or fixed guidelines after rear view ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SAN-Vol1 I1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240743

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 51646

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236582

      Some 2022-2023 Transit/E-Transit vehicles built on or before 05-May-2023 may experience an inaccurate air discharge temperature when the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) is operating in auto or manual mode and the ... Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #SSM 52483

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254142

      Some 2018-2019 Explorer and 2018-2024 Transit/F-150/Expedition/Navigator 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2496

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228832

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2402 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E base model (non-GT) built on or before 25-Jul-2022, 2022-2023 e-Transit vehicles built on or before 17-Sep-2022 may experience ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2444

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226939

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51129

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224332

      Some 2023 Ford Transit with 12 inch center display screen built on or after 01-Sep-2022 may exhibit inoperative connected vehicle features, such as the activate button missing in FordPass, unable to connect wirelessly to Android Auto or ... Read More »

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