2023 Ford Transit TSBs

120 manufacturer communications for the 2023 Ford Transit sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2023 Transit problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

120Communications
9Campaigns & extensions

What the bulletins cover

Electrical38 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain35 bulletins
Engine7 bulletins
Driver assistance6 bulletins
Visibility & wipers4 bulletins
Brakes & stability3 bulletins

Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates

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

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 25-2587 March 23, 2026 Service campaign

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 engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. This may be due to the F clutch friction plates…

Electrical SYNC-26.2.1.6.5.2 Transit February 23, 2026 Software update

"Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage"

Electrical · Visibility & wipers SYNC-25.1.7.10.1 Transit February 17, 2026 Software update

25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens

Electrical · Visibility & wipers SYNC-25.1.9.7.1 Transit February 17, 2026 Software update

-25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens

Electrical SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 Transit August 1, 2025 Software update

"Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) remaining awake. Telematics Control Unit is updated to match the APIM software."

Electrical · Fuel system TCU-25.2.5.5 Transit July 17, 2025 Software update

Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) remaining awake. Telematics Control Unit is updated to match the APIM software.

Electrical 25-ECG-25.2.5.7.1 Transit May 30, 2025 Software update

"Quality improvements include: -Addresses unintended key off load battery usage caused by the Enhanced Central Gateway module staying awake"

Software update 24-OTA SU 6.2.0 Transit March 5, 2025 Software update

Fix the incompatibility issue between ECG and TCU for vehicles which use TCU as the source of GPS.

Software update 24-OTA SU 6.3.0 Transit August 20, 2024 Software update

-Addresses SYNC reboot issue that may occurs after 2 hours of continuous use. -Adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing. -Vehicle Enhancement: Software Updates currently has the title ‘Recurring…

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 120 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

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…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 26-2309 July 2, 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 the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 26-2241 May 18, 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 proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt part number from W714288-S438 to…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 26-2226 May 8, 2026

This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-D), add the rear driveshaft flange CV joint-to-pinion…

Speed control SSM 54758 April 20, 2026

Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed limiting can be configured to 65 mph (105 km/h), 70 mph (113 km/h), or 75 mph (121 km/h) using the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS). It can be found under the toolbox tab labeled "PCM…

Transmission & drivetrain · Engine SSM 54738 April 13, 2026

Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compartment. This may be due…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 54719 April 2, 2026

For 20212026 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 test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific…

Electrical · Driver assistance SSM 54720 April 2, 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" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic…

Transmission & drivetrain 25N12 April 2, 2026

Customer Satisfaction Program 25N12 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation

Driver assistance 25N17 March 25, 2026

Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 54674 March 19, 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 test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The Workshop Manual (WSM)…

Body & structure · Electrical SSM 54601 February 24, 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 master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 54592 February 17, 2026

For 20172026 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 Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and…

Electrical SSM 54589 February 17, 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 activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 26-2046 February 13, 2026

This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2611. Reason For Update: Change the part number for the transmission fluid heat exchanger bolt (Expedition/Navigator) as well as change the claim/package quantities for HL3Z-7B442-F and HL3Z-7B164-C. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 25-2611 December 18, 2025

This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2474 for 3 Part List corrections. 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 shift * Illuminated malfunction…

Transmission & drivetrain · Body & structure 25B47 S1 December 15, 2025

Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement

Manufacturer communication 25L02 December 2, 2025

Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement

Transmission & drivetrain · Engine SSM 54363 November 10, 2025

Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB 25-2474 October 30, 2025

This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction. 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 shift * Illuminated malfunction…

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

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