TSB 2021–2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Edge/Escape/Expedition/F-150/F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang GTD/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger/Transit Blank Ce

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Technical Service Bulletin · TSB 26-2442

This is a Technical Service Bulletin, not a recall. A TSB tells dealers how to diagnose and repair a specific symptom when a vehicle comes in with it. It doesn't mean every vehicle listed has the problem, and it doesn't by itself make the repair free -- coverage depends on your warranty and the dealer's diagnosis.

Published: Oct 14, 2026
Applies to: Bronco: 2021–2025 · Bronco Sport: 2025 · Edge: 2021–2024 · Escape: 2023–2026 · Expedition: 2022–2024 · F-150: 2021–2025 · F-250: 2023–2026 · F-350: 2023–2026 · F-450: 2023–2026 · F-550: 2023–2026 · Maverick: 2025 · Mustang: 2024–2025 · Mustang GTD: 2025–2026 · Mustang Mach-E: 2021–2025 · Ranger: 2024–2025 · Transit: 2022–2025

Restrictions stated in the source:

• Equipment: equipped with SYNC4

Summary (official text)​

This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.

Supersedes: TSB 26-2297

Sources​

• TSB 26-2442 (PDF, NHTSA document 11038617) — Oct 14, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Oct 22, 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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