NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10235312: 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10235312 summary graphic for 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
10235312NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles built on 20-Dec-2022 and through 16-Jan-2023 may exhibit a warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicating Rear Park Aid Not Available  Sensor Blocked  See Manual. This may be to inner/outer rear parking aid sensors malfunction. To correct this condition, replace the inner/outer rear parking aid sensors and paint-to-match as required. For inner parking aid sensors use part number JU5Z-15K859-ABW and for outer parking aid sensors use part number KU5Z-15K859-AAPTM. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13A > Parking Aid > Removal and Installation. For claiming use causal part number 15K859 and applicable labor operations in Sections 10 and 13 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
FordBronco Sport2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10235312?

Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles built on 20-Dec-2022 and through 16-Jan-2023 may exhibit a warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) indicating Rear Park Aid Not Available  Sensor Blocked  See Manual. This may be to inner/outer rear parking aid sensors malfunction. To correct this condition, replace the inner/outer rear parking aid sensors and paint-to-match as required. For inner parking.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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