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Ford Bronco 2021–2024technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 55028 · NHTSA communication 11035267 · issued Jul 21, 2026

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
2021–2024
model years
24
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC can be used normally, but it will re-appear at every subsequent ignition cycle. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a software update solution for this condition to be delivered OTA expected in late Q3 2026. Software will update automatically if vehicle connectivity is enabled in the vehicle s settings. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for addi

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.