2021 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
114 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2021 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...
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and...
- For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test...
- 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...
- For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak...
- 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...
- Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...
- 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
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2023 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302,...
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2022 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but...
- 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...
- 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
- Tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- 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,...
- Controller area network (CAN) communication issue that will set one or more communication fault diagnostic...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure
- Illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C003A,...
- Lack of air conditioning (A/C) cooling performance condition and/or an A/C compressor engagement concern...
- 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...
- 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 traction control fault indicator in the instrument cluster (IC) with diagnostic trouble codes...
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021...
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