Service Message 2021–2024 Bronco Sport Lack of Air Conditioning — 55290

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Special Service Message · SSM 55290

This is a Special Service Message, not a recall. SSMs are informational notes Ford sends dealers about a known condition or a change in procedure. They are not repair orders, and they don't by themselves change what is covered.

Published: Oct 27, 2026
Applies to: Bronco Sport (2021–2024 model years)

Restrictions stated in the source:

• Engine: 1.5L engine
• Equipment: equipped with a 1

Summary (official text)​

Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine 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 the 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 /> The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test L "The A/C (Air Conditioning) is Inoperative - No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)" has been updated to improve diagnostics for this condition, including the battery state of charge. If the battery state of charge is not at a sufficient level, it may result in vehicles exhibiting this concern.

Sources​

• SSM 55290 (PDF, NHTSA document 11039129) — Oct 27, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Nov 5, 2026. If NHTSA or Ford revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.

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