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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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TSB 26-22062026-05-08. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article updates TSB 23-2146. Reason for update: clarify prior approval requirements Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1001:31, U3000:89, and/or U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) and at least one of the following conditions: "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message Pre-collision assist inoperative Adaptive cruise control inoperative Front windshield camera alignment routine fails to complete This may be due to the coaxial cable between the IPMA camera and the IPMA.
SSM 547202026-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
SSM 543132025-10-28. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
TSB 25-25122025-10-28. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) * DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR This may be due to the software in the CMR.
SYNC-25.2.1.6.5 F1502025-08-06. Over-the-air update. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation
25-BC-CS-25.02.02 F-1502025-06-03. Over-the-air update. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. "Quality improvements include: -Module configuration settings update to ensure BlueCruise functilonality"
TSB 24-22512024-09-02. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. This article supersedes TSB 24-2087 to update the vehicle lines, model years affected, action and service procedure. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning/Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles may exhibit an inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering with DTCs U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) and U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) without DTC U3000:49 stored in the CMR. This may be due to the software level of the CMR. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the CMR module using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
21G01 S42024-06-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. 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
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.
SU6 P1 F1502023-10-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. "Software Update SU6 P1 for 2021 - 2023 F150 is now available. Quality improvements include: - Digital owner Manual addition (2023MY Only) -Improved ""Ask on Exit"" pop- up functionality - Adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing. - Selectable Drive Modes - prevent default to normal mode due to loss of communication with SYNC - Improved SYNC Display and single toggle addition to disable certain features that will help enhance your towing experience. - Improved instant voice feedback share feature"
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.

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