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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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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.
SSM 512632023-01-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result of the recirculation button being on or automatic strategies for heating/cooling efficiency. To minimize dust ingress when driving in off-road or secondary road conditions, make sure that all doors and windows are fully closed and the climate control system is switched to defrost on and the instrument panel and footwell air vents are switched to off. Temperature and fan settings may be adjusted as desired. Alternatively, max defrost can be activated which will adjust all settings automatically. Operating in defrost mode will keep constant air flow through the rear air extractors and other small areas, helping minimize dust ingress.
TSB 22-24042022-11-30. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), telematics control unit (TCU) or gateway module (GWM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive. The PTS OTA Dashboard on vehicles with this condition may also display multiple APIM and/or TCU updates have failed, and/or a no OTA history message. In addition, on vehicles with this condition, the customer may have reported experiencing a Ford Power-Up software update failure message via the vehicle display and/or FordPass/LincolnWay. This may be due to an internal software error. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update and/or recover the APIM/TCU. Note: Only 10% of vehicles may require this procedure.
SSM 512162022-11-30. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Customers with 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package seeking service to receive the BlueCruise hands-free driver assist Software in their vehicle. FSA 21G01 expired on 30-Sep-2022, however the bulletin and technical instructions are available on PTS to support technicians performing customer pay operations. Enter 21G01 in the PTS search engine on the upper right side of the webpage and select Technical Info to download the installation instructions.
SSM 511712022-11-29. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning and non-3.5L PowerBoost), 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software parameters. To correct the condition, update the ABS module to the latest software level using the appropriate scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 2005 and applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
OTA SU3 F-1502022-10-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Software Update 3 for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Changing the default trailer profile trailer brake gain from 0 to 15, Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors. Fix for "Secure My Assets" and "Auto Clock Update".
OTA22PU0727F1502022-09-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Priority Update 22-PU0727-VI-FX for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available.Quality Improvements Include: Prevent "failure to de-inhibit" condition on future PSCM OTA updates.
TSB 22-22562022-07-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM). This may be due to software parameters in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules.
22B08-S12022-07-01. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
SSM 508802022-06-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Mar-2022 at Dearborn Truck Plant or built on or before 11-May-2022 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and equipped with power tailgate release may exhibit a perceived inoperative power tailgate latch release function. This may be due to a change to the power tailgate release strategy after the body control module (BCM) has received a software update or the BCM has been replaced. When using the power tailgate release switch in the instrument panel, release switch on the tailgate, or the remote keyless entry (RKE) fob, the power tailgate release switch must be pressed 2 times (2x) within 3 seconds with the transmission in Park for the tailgate to release. If the power tailgate release is still inoperative, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14 for normal diagnostics.
21G01-S12022-05-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. 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 - Customers of early-launch 2021 F-150 or 2021 Mustang Mach-E with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package (includes BlueCruise Prep Kit 43C/50G) will receive: Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) that include the BlueCruise hands-free driver assist feature, began deployment to customer vehicles in the first quarter of 2022. Software updates delivered OTA could take several weeks before all software is delivered, and the feature is fully functional. The updates also will include some new features while accelerating the pace of future features and enhancements. Or, the option of complimentary dealer installation of the BlueCruise hands-free driver assist feature software (Dealer software installation takes 2 to 8 hours). One (1) year of complimentary BlueCruise service once the hands-free driver assist feature is activated and functioning.
SSM 507152022-05-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/F150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a loss of Bluetooth pairing after a key cycle after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement and programming or a software update. This may be due to APIM software. To correct the concern: 1. Perform master reset via settings > general settings > reset > master reset. 2. Make sure customer device is up to date. 3. Reboot customer device. For claiming, use causal part -14G670- and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 507142022-05-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a USB Error 0 being displayed in the infotainment screen during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the replacement accessory protocol interface module (APIM) ordered on 01-Jan-2022 and through 13-Apr-2022. This maybe due to a software issue with the replacement APIM. Order another APIM from Ford Component Sales (FCS). Service stock has been corrected.
21G012022-04-04. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST. 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 - The Active Drive Assist (BlueCruise) hands-free software was not yet available on early-launch vehicles that included the Prep Kit. The Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package was created to ensure early customers have access to the BlueCruise feature when software is available. F-150 (43C) / Mustang Mach-E (50G) vehicles equipped with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package contain hardware through the Active Drive Assist (BlueCruise) Prep Kit that will enable the activation of the full BlueCruise hands-free feature once the software is installed on the vehicle.
TSB 22-21212022-04-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 and equipped with Pro Trailer Backup Assist may experience a System Is Not Available message in the touchscreen after the trailer detection process. This may be due to a software related issue in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram various modules.
TSB 22-21052022-03-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2022 F-150/Mach-E vehicles equipped with BlueCruise may experience loss of BlueCruise hands-free driving mode availability. This may be due to an expired BlueCruise map file in the gateway module (GWM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the GWM.
TSB 22-20692022-03-08. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant, 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit various driver assistance system warning messages or inoperative features and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3000:49, U3000:89, U2107:68, C1001:54 and/or C1001:78. This may be due to software in the image processing module A (IPMA). The revised IPMA calibration is currently not available.

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