2026 Ford Bronco TSBs

26 manufacturer communications for the 2026 Ford Bronco sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2026 Bronco problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

26Communications
2Campaigns & extensions

What the bulletins cover

Electrical17 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain6 bulletins
Driver assistance4 bulletins
Visibility & wipers3 bulletins
Fuel system2 bulletins
Body & structure2 bulletins

Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates

Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.

Electrical ABS-26.11.1.2B Bronco July 16, 2026 Software update

Quality improvements include: -ABS software update that filters out intermittent, invalid wheel-speed sensor data, preventing temporary shut-offs of Cruise Control and Pre-Collision Assist, while still detecting and flagging genuine hardware failures.

Electrical · Visibility & wipers SYNC-26.2.7.6 Bronco March 27, 2026 Software update

"26S09 Recall Remedy -Update to enable rearview camera image to display when in reverse after infotainment screen thermal shutdown"

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 26 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Electrical SSM 55079 August 13, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:13, B1288:11, B1288:12 and/or B1238:17 stored in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 55073 August 10, 2026

Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires Loctite® 243 adhesive applied to the mounting bolt threads in the transmission. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and dry. Tightening…

Electrical · Transmission & drivetrain SSM 55044 July 27, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Ranger vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may or may not exhibit a perceived…

Fuel system · Electrical SSM 55031 July 23, 2026

Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with…

Electrical SSM 55021 July 20, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the…

Electrical · Body & structure SSM 55009 July 14, 2026

Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the driver door harness connector after removing and installing the removeable doors. If diagnostic trouble…

Electrical SSM 54992 July 8, 2026

Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit various TRM concerns when attempting first time installation of a dealer installed accessory TRM, including one or more of the following: TRM unable to be programmed -Trailer lights inoperative -DTC U2100 stored in the TRM. This may be…

Visibility & wipers · Electrical SSM 54949 June 19, 2026

Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition where short drop windows, window bounce-back, and/or one-touch open/close does not operate properly. This may be due to loss of window initialization. Replacement or reprogramming of the DDM, PDM, and/or any other components…

Electrical SSM 54925 June 12, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:13, B1288:11, B1288:12 and/or B1238:17 stored in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 54902 June 5, 2026

For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. Workshop Manual (WSM)…

Transmission & drivetrain 26B12 May 28, 2026

Certain 2026 Model Year Aviator, Explorer and Bronco Vehicles with 10R60 Transmissions: Transmission and Fluid Cooler Replacement

Driver assistance · Brakes & stability SSM 54856 May 21, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition where cruise control is inoperative and/or an "Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available" message is displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0422:00 stored in the anti-lock brake (ABS)…

Fuel system SSM 54857 May 21, 2026

2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The…

Electrical TSB 26-2185 May 7, 2026

This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations for Transit. Some…

Suspension · Electrical · Driver assistance SSM 54807 May 6, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit various cruise control, pre-collision and/or front stabilizer bar disconnect related warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0418:86 stored in the image processing module A…

Transmission & drivetrain · Speed control · Driver assistance SSM 54772 April 24, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit various cruise control, pre-collision and/or front stabilizer bar disconnect related warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0418:86 stored in the image processing module A…

Electrical SSM 54765 April 23, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern, disconnect the…

Brakes & stability SSM 54733 April 9, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/F-150/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a "Check Brake System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0563 stored in the ABS module. This…

Driver assistance · Electrical SSM 54704 March 31, 2026

Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Cruise Control Not Available" or "Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available" and/or "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0418:86 stored in the…

Service bulletin SSM 54686 March 25, 2026

Some 2024-2026 Bronco vehicles that have the dealer installed option (DIO)/accessory trailer tow kit installed may exhibit a condition where the trailer module (TRM) is not detected, or a "Procedure Unsuccessful" message is displayed after running a configuration application…

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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