TSB 23-2182

6/26/23, 2:47 PM
2021 Bronco
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
4WD Inoperative, Illuminated Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator Various 4WD DTCs
23-2182
21 June 2023
This bulletin supersedes 22-2447.
Model:
Ford
2021-2022 Bronco
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2447 to update the TSB Issue and Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the all-wheel drive (AWD) module. The setting of these DTCs result in an
inoperative 4WD system that may be intermittent. These DTCs may be setting due to a low battery state of charge.
To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to verify the battery condition and reprogram the AWD module.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet the following criteria:
• 2021-2022 Bronco
• Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and various DTCs stored in the AWD module
• 4WD system inoperative
Parts
Parts To Replace Only If Necessary
Service Part Number Quantity Description Unit of Issue Piece Quantity
BAGM-94RH7-800
If Needed Battery
1
1
BAGM-48H6-760
If Needed Battery
1
1
Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.
Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as nonwhole numbers, including less than 1.
If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty
(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not
altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified
using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
Description
Operation
No.
Time
2021-2022 Bronco: Check And Correct The Battery State Of Charge And Reprogram The
AWD Module Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
232182A
0.4
Hrs.
2021-2022 Bronco: Check And Correct The Battery State Of Charge, Replace The Battery
And Reprogram The AWD Module Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
232182B
0.6
Hrs.
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Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
7P238
Condition Code: 42
Service Procedure
1. Perform Pinpoint Test A in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 > Diagnosis and Testing > Battery.
2. Reprogram the AWD module using the latest software level of the FDRS scan tool. If the concern is still present,
follow normal diagnostics in the WSM, Section 307-07.
3. Clear the DTCs with Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
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that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition
described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy
and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.
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