Service bulletin SSM 55100

Manufacturer communication, from NHTSA Manufacturer Communications

Published by NHTSA: Sep 1, 2026
Manufacturer: FORD
NHTSA ID: 11036530
NHTSA category: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Applies to, as stated by NHTSA: FORD BRONCO 2021-2026; FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021-2026; FORD ESCAPE 2020-2026; FORD EXPEDITION 2020-2026; FORD EXPLORER 2020-2026; FORD F-150 2021-2026; FORD F-250 SD 2023-2026; FORD F-350 SD 2023-2026; FORD F-450 SD 2023-2026; FORD F-550 SD 2023-2026; FORD MAVERICK 2022-2026; FORD MAVERICK HYBRID 2022-2026; FORD RANGER 2024-2026; LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2020-2026
Component, as stated by NHTSA: SEATS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Text of the manufacturer communication

For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cover. Refer to PTS Home > Technical Assistance > Technical Support Videos > Section 501- Body and Paint > Seat J-Clips. For claiming, use causal parts from list below and labor operations 63100A and 63100A5. Causal Parts for claiming: Bronco/Bronco Sport/Escape/Explorer/Expedition/Navigator: 7862900 or 7862901 F-150/F-Super Duty: 1562900 or 1562901 Ranger/Maverick: 6062900 or 6062901

Manufacturer document number: SSM 55100
Date of the communication: 2026-08-22

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For the 2023 Ford Bronco

Badlands 4-Door

Ignored

Relevance of 76% is one half or more, but attention of 24% and interrupt probability of 19% are both under one half.

Vehicle relevance: 76%
Attention: 24%
Interrupt probability: 19%

Importance to this owner: 1.2 of 4, minor
Vehicle area the notice is about: Body and interior

This manufacturer communication does not appear to warrant attention for this vehicle.

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YesNHTSA names this make

YesNHTSA names this model (listed as BRONCO)

YesNHTSA lists model year 2023 for this model

The same notice, every vehicle

Relevance	Attention	Interrupt	State
76%	24%	19%	Ignored
71%	25%	24%	Ignored
3%	9%	8%	Ignored
2%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	3%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored

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