Service bulletin SSM 55149

Manufacturer communication, from NHTSA Manufacturer Communications

Published by NHTSA: Sep 12, 2026
Manufacturer: FORD
NHTSA ID: 11037295
NHTSA category: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Applies to, as stated by NHTSA: FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021-2024
Component, as stated by NHTSA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Text of the manufacturer communication

Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L may exhibit a lack of air conditioning (A/C) cooling while at a stop and idling in ambient temperatures of 100°F (38°C) or higher. In addition, there are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present related to A/C system functionality, refrigerant charge levels are to specification and system is free of refrigerant leaks and/or A/C compressor related concerns. Customers may also report that A/C system cooling will be restored once the vehicle starts moving or placed in park/neutral.<br /><br /> This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in Q4 2026. Replacement or reprogramming of any components will not resolve this condition. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.<br /><br /> If the vehicle exhibit

Manufacturer document number: SSM 55149
Date of the communication: 2026-09-04

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For the 2023 Ford Bronco

Badlands 4-Door

Ignored

Relevance of 5% is under one half, so the notice is ignored whatever the other figures say.

Vehicle relevance: 5%
Attention: 10%
Interrupt probability: 10%

Importance to this owner: 0.1 of 4, none
Vehicle area the notice is about: None

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

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Relevance	Attention	Interrupt	State
5%	10%	10%	Ignored
2%	6%	6%	Ignored
2%	7%	7%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	5%	6%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	4%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored

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