2020 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
138 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2020 Ford Ranger.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 – Supplement #1 Certain 2018-2025 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L...
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel...
- Incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored...
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and...
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...
- Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument...
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...
- Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2024
- At least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
- Certain 2018
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
- Certain 2018
- Various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt...
- Programming Error
- Programming Error
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2046 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure
- Shudder/vibration when accelerating
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2123 to update the Issue statement
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position
- Shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop
- Poor and/or no temperature change when the temperature is adjusted in the climate control system
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302,...
- Dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302,...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P163E stored in the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302,...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2021 to update the part list Some 2019-2020 Ranger vehicles may exhibit an...
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- Concern of FordPass not updating the current vehicle location and/or a battery draw is found to be from...
- The 2021 Ranger front fender material migrated on 22-Apr-2021 from aluminum to steel
- 2019-2021
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Concern of FordPass not updating the current vehicle location
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Condensation from the climate control system dripping on the driver's side floor and/or the driver's foot
- Reduced engine power in freezing temperatures with an illuminated malfunction indication lamp (MIL) and/or...
- Shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position
- Uneven and/or excessive gap existing between the instrument panel (IP) topper and the center tray/upfitter...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2315 to increase the labor operation time allowances
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Uneven and/or excessive gap existing between the instrument panel (IP) topper and the center tray/upfitter...
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer,...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure
- Lack of air conditioning (A/C) cooling performance condition and/or an A/C compressor engagement concern...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Loss of power when driving in freezing temperatures with an illuminated malfunction indication lamp (MIL)...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)...
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the...
- Intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302,...
- Condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the...
- Shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the...
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021...
- Excessive latching effort when returning the rear set backrest assembly to the upright position
- Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0451 and/or P0456 stored...
- Vehicle locator feature display the vehicle location incorrectly when using the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)...
- Light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the...
- Random Trailer Connected/Disconnected messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center when...
- Incomplete user authorization, inoperative remote features and/or a message stating the system cannot...
- Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 EcoSport/Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/Ranger/Edge/Nautilus...
- 'Intensity' setting missing from the lane keep assist menu in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may...
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Affected vehicles are identified in Attachment IV. Some of the affected vehicles may have a transmission...
- Excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position
- Various SYNC performance related concerns
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2083 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Incomplete user authorization, no authorization pop-up on the SYNC infotainment system, vehicle...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Infotainment system stating in Michigan when trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- High-pitched whine noise coming from the transmission at low speeds during light acceleration or coasting
- "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster
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