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July 8, 2026 Service bulletin

Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316...

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 26-2269 for 2025-2026 Ford Explorer, 2025 Ford Ranger and 2025 Ford Bronco.

Bulletin number
TSB 26-2269
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) (with no other relevant DTCs present) during a cold start after a 3 to 8 hours cold soak. This may be due to the machining surface of the intake ports in the cylinder head.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints in the electrical category.

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