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Service bulletins for the 2021 Ford F-150

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

644 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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OTAPU1009-SS-NS2024-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Software Update PU1009-SS-NS for 2021-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Robustness action in operation of vehicle to detect low-state-of-charge battery and prevent engine stall, as well as provide improved warning to customers when low-state-of-charge conditions exist. - Eliminates potential Emergency Parking Brake activation when wire harness experiences a short. - Robustness action to prevent potential line pressure drift DTC from setting. -Eliminate potential ABS Yaw Rate Calibration issue. -Robustness action to alleviate the Nuisance SSN (Stop Safely Now) message from setting and vehicle should operate as expected in the next Key Start event. -Eliminates potential Emergency Parking Brake activation when wire harness experience a short.
OTAFPUPU1113UNX2024-03-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Update 23-PU1113-UNX-DC for 2021-2023 MY F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include - Restores TCU module DID vehicile specific configuration which were set to default values in previous OTA update.
TSB 23-24162024-01-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles not equipped with a 360 camera system (minor feature code J3KAB, found by double-clicking the top left vehicle identification number (VIN) on OASIS) may exhibit an inoperative rear camera on demand feature when the rear camera button is pressed. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the APIM via a coordinated flash along with image processing module A (IPMA) and instrument panel cluster (IPC) to the latest software level.
OTA SU7 P1 F1502024-01-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Software Update SU7 P1 for 2021- 2023 MY F150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -21 MY Increases availability of BlueCruise. Ignition reset will not be necessary to reengage BlueCriuse. -21 MY Reduces false eyes-off warnings -22-23 MY Reduces erroneuos braking for objects that are not in the path for Rear Park Aid and Reverse Brake Assist features.
SSM 521342023-12-19. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a Please Check Surroundings For Safety or Full View Not Available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown when the vehicle is in reverse. No additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition.
SSM 521002023-12-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with autowipers may exhibit an inoperative rain-sensing wipers feature, even when the feature is turned on in the Vehicle Settings menu. This may be due to the software level of the steering column control module (SCCM). To correct this condition, reprogram the SCCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) located under the SW Updates tab. For claiming, use causal part 3F791 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SYNC LC ReDeploy2023-09-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. LC SYNC (8in screen) updates are being redeployed for 2021 F-150 vehicles. Quality improvements include: - Management of memory space to allow future updates. -Changing the default trailer profile trailer brake gain from 0 to 15 -Improvement for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors. - Improvements to ""Secure My Assets"" and ""Auto Clock Update"
23-PU0407-BCDCFX2023-09-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 23-U0407-BCDC-FX for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements
23-PU0724-DOM-RS2023-09-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 23-PU0724-DOM-RS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements
23-PU0110-RAD-PS2023-09-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
SSM 518462023-08-14. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles not equipped with a 360 camera system (feature code J3KAB, found by double-clicking the top left vehicle identification number (VIN) on OASIS) may exhibit an inoperative rear camera on demand feature when the rear camera button is pressed. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that a Ford Power-Up software update correcting this condition is currently being delivered OTA. Software will update automatically if vehicle connectivity is enabled in the vehicles settings and the OTA is scheduled by the customer using the center display screen. Schedule a service visit in November 2023 for customers who have disabled vehicle connectivity or report they did not receive the update by November 2023. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
PU0110-RADPSF1502023-08-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021 - 2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
PU1009PPOSIF1502023-08-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 22-PU1009-PPO-SI for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Reduced NVH in 8th, 9th, 10th gear on vehicles with 3.5L or 2.7L engines. - Inhibits gear selector shift from park if pro power onboard outlet cover is open. - Brake fluid viscosity algorithm improvement at low temperature. - Revised injector activation strategy during engine failsafe cooling. - MyKey ABS enablement on Tremor and Raptor. - Shift quality improvement on vehicles with 3.5L, 2.7L, or 5.0L engines. - Revised air recirculate strategy for reduced odor. - Improved motor coolant temperature monitoring.
SSM 517782023-07-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2020-2021 Escape built on/before 23-Nov-2021, 2021 F-150 built on/before 08-Oct-2021, 2021 Mustang Mach-E built on/before 29-Mar-2021, 2021 Expedition built on/before 05-Aug-2021, 2021 Explorer built on/before 27-Sep-2021 and 2020-2022 Edge may exhibit a concern of the audio system does not power on, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the instrument cluster, no communication with audio control module (ACM) or digital signal processor (DSP) module, and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0184, U0237 and/or U0238. To correct the condition, perform a hard reset of the DSP by disconnecting the 12-volt battery. Reprogram the DSP module using the latest version of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 18B849 and any applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards Manual.
SSM 517762023-07-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator and 2023 Corsair vehicles may exhibit a Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or DTCs B115E:97, B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). These DTCs should be disregarded unless it is a DTC with a status byte 8F. Other status bytes should be disregarded as they may be caused by a camera obstruction such as driver position, aftermarket devices or dust on the camera. To clear the DTCs, remove anything obstructing the view of the camera and light emitting diodes (LEDs), place the steering wheel in the center position and close the driver door. Connect Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and clear the DTCs. Turn the ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Turn the ignition on and wait 1 minute. Perform the CMR self-test and reevaluate if DTCs persist.
23PU0407-BCDC-FX2023-06-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 23-PU0407-BCDC-FX for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Restores driver assist functionality on specific VINs that may have a configuration mismatch with the server.
23OTASU4P3 F1502023-06-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Software Update 4 P3 for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: -Shift inhibit message when the bed outlet cover is open. -Lane Keeping System (LKS) on/off pop-up message bug fix. -Improved steering torque application during LKS
21G01 S32023-06-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package (Includes Ford BlueCruise Prep Kit) BlueCruise Module Programming REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Affected Vehicles: Added US population of affected vehicles Service Action: Updates regarding Technical Information Pick-up and Delivery: Added pick-up and delivery information for participating dealers Mobile Repair: Assessment Level is Not Mobile Service Capable due to time requirements Claims Preparation and Submission: Pick-up and Delivery information added Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: Updated mail date for revised owner letter Labor Allowances: Updated with TSB 22-2404 Technical Information: Added and removed steps
TSB 23-21542023-05-23. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit vehicles with 3.5L Duratec/3.5L EcoBoost engines, 2021-2023 Bronco with the 2.3L or 2.7L engine having charging system diagnostics performed in the Workshop Manual (WSM) may experience the generator voltage desired (GENVDSD) parameter identification (PID) missing from the powertrain control module (PCM) PID list in the Ford Diagnosis And Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. This may be due to a software parameter in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
TSB 23-21462023-05-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit various driver assistance system warning messages or inoperative features and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) that will not clear and not be stored in the vehicle's history. DTC C1001:31 and/or U3000:89 may be stored in the IPMA, but may have recently been cleared and stored in the vehicle's history. This may be due to a connection issue between the IPMA Camera and the IPMA. To correct the condition, perform the following service procedure to repair the connection and reset the IPMA.
23OTASU4P2F1502023-05-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Software Update 4 P2 for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - Minimize time customer cannot enter the vehicle during future inhibit updates. - Various Apple Carplay Improvements -Improved 12V Key off Load. -Added shift inhibit message when the bed outlet cover is open. -Removed inadvertent reverse brake assist unavailable cluster message.
SSM 514072023-04-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience an error message during the gateway module (GWM) software update application which states Procedure Unsuccessful- GetConfigDataFromGIVIS. This may be the result of a server related concern. To correct the condition, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application GWM-Read the Gateway Module A (GWM) Configuration Data application. When the application completes, refresh and re-attempt the GWM-Gateway Module A (GWM) Software Update application. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 513522023-03-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may still have a false alarm activation with a trailer connected and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0143:87 stored in the TRM after technical service bulletin (TSB) 22-2122 was completed. This was due to a software release issue. To correct the condition download and run the TRM configuration application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming use 12651D4 in section 10 of the service labor time standard (SLTS) manual.
SSM 513102023-02-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Some 2021-2022 F150 vehicles may experience buttons or screens overlapping in the center display screen after an accessory protocol interface module (APIM) over the air (OTA) update. This may be due to an incomplete or partial OTA download. The APIM software update that addresses this concern may have been sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered OTA to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the center display screen. It is recommended that customers that have experienced this concern verify automatic updates are enabled and that the vehicle has been run long enough to receive updates via OTA. If the problem still persists after the vehicle has been run, use the Report a Vehicle Concern link at the bottom of the OASIS report and fill out the form.
22OTAPU1009TLCC2023-01-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 22-PU1009-TLC-CSM for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - improvement to trailer license plate lights illumination. - improvement to interior motion sensor alarm to prevent inadvertent alarms. - enhancement to prevent alarm activation durring inhibit OTA updates.

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