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 22-2198 | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Raptor/Tremor vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may experience reduced engine power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the upper radiator air deflector fit and possible interference with the engine air cleaner fresh air inlet. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the affected turbocharger and related components. |
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| 22L02-S2 | 2022-06-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit - Unsold Vehicles - Reinvoice/Window Label Replacement Verification, - Sold Vehicles - Owner Refund.Ford’s advanced BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has started rolling out to a wide variety of customers, beginning with more than 50,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles already equipped with the feature produced at our plants starting last July. Ford knows Raptor truck customers want the best of everything, which is why we delivered our most off-road capable version of the truck ever with plans to combine it with BlueCruise for breakthrough hands-free, on-road driving. We found in the final stages of software development that this specific implementation does not meet Ford and our customers’ highest standards when combined with the purpose-built off-road suspension and capability that our Raptor truck customers expect. As a result, Ford will refund customers the $795 hardware prep kit price and make new customers aware they are not being charged for the feature. |
| 22L02-S2 | 2022-06-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit -Unsold Vehicles - Reinvoice/Window Label Replacement Verification -Sold Vehicles - Owner Refund Ford’s advanced BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has started rolling out to a wide variety of customers, beginning with more than 50,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles already equipped with the feature produced at our plants starting last July. Ford knows Raptor truck customers want the best of everything, which is why we delivered our most off-road capable version of the truck ever with plans to combine it with BlueCruise for breakthrough hands-free, on-road driving. We found in the final stages of software development that this specific implementation does not meet Ford and our customers’ highest standards when combined with the purpose-built off-road suspension and capability that our Raptor truck customers expect. As a result, Ford will refund customers the $795 hardware prep kit price and make new customers aware they are not being charged for the feature. |
| SSM 50792 | 2022-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may experience a Stow Work Surface Before Driving message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) even when the work surface is already in the stowed position. This can be corrected by replacing the work surface switch (ML3Z-16B572-A) that is now available separately. This switch allows the concern to be corrected without the replacement of the entire center seat back assembly. For claiming use causal part 16B572 and M-time. |
| SSM 50789 | 2022-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021 F-150 and 2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM) after completing a TRM software update. This may be due to software parameters in the gateway module (GWM). This DTC does not affect vehicle function or durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition. Replacement and/or reprogramming of the TRM or GWM will not resolve this condition. Monitor OASIS for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available. |
| TSB 22-2186 | 2022-05-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant and equipped with a mid-level instrument panel cluster (IPC) which has an 8-inch display and may experience a loss or resetting of the MyView configuration after a key cycle. This may be due to software parameters in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC. |
| SSM 50739 | 2022-05-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles and 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Expedition/Explorer vehicles built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, 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 DTC U1084, U0237 and/or U0238. This may be due to the software in the DSP. To correct this 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 (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 50651 | 2022-05-04. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT. In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent this message from appearing. Please refer the customer to in app FordPass Guides or LincolnWay Concierge Teams to aid with fleet telematics removal. Open app, select Account > Help > CHAT or CALL option |
| OTA SU2 P4 F150 | 2022-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 4 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for IPC reboot when receiving phone calls (22-2129). Fix for loud or off tempo turn signal "tick" sound. Fix for Trailer-Back-Up assist not functioning on some vehicles. |
| 22P08-S1 | 2022-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Certain 2022 Model Year Expedition/Navigator, 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 and Mach-E Vehicles Equipped with Ford Co-Pilot and BlueCruise - BlueCruise Maps Expiration: In some of the affected vehicles, the Connected Blue Zone Maps will expire on March 14, 2022. When the maps expire, the BlueCruise with hands-free highway driving feature will no longer be available. |
| TSB 22-2150 | 2022-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This article supersedes TSB 22-2117 to update the Issue, Action, 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) or telematics control unit (TCU) 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. |
| OTA SU2 P2.2 F15 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2.2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability of subscription services. |
| 22L02-S1 | 2022-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit: Ford’s advanced BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has started rolling out to a wide variety of customers, beginning with more than 50,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles already equipped with the feature produced at our plants starting last July. Ford knows Raptor truck customers want the best of everything, which is why we delivered our most off-road capable version of the truck ever with plans to combine it with BlueCruise for breakthrough hands-free, on-road driving. We found in the final stages of software development that this specific implementation does not meet Ford and our customers’ highest standards when combined with the purpose-built off-road suspension and capability that our Raptor truck customers expect. As a result, Ford will refund customers the $795 hardware prep kit price and make new customers aware they are not being charged for the feature. |
| 22P08 | 2022-04-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Certain 2022 Model Year Expedition/Navigator, 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 and Mach-E Vehicles Equipped with Ford Co-Pilot and BlueCruise - BlueCruise Maps Expiration. In some of the affected vehicles, the Connected Blue Zone Maps will expire on March 14, 2022. When the maps expire the BlueCruise with hands-free highway driving feature will no long be available. Unsold vehicles that are in transport mode or on dealer lots are unable to receive an over the air update containing the updated maps. |
| TSB 22-2109 | 2022-03-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 22-2069 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles 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. DTC B1578:78 may also set after an image processing module A (IPMA) on-demand self test is performed. This may be due to software in the IPMA. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPMA to the latest level. |
| TSB 22-2117 | 2022-03-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 customers may report experiencing a Ford Power-Up software update failure message via the vehicle display and/or FordPass. In addition, some technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) or telematics control unit (TCU) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive. It may also be observed on the PTS - Over The Air (OTA) dashboard that multiple APIM and/or TCU updates have failed, or a no OTA history message is displayed. This may be due to a internal software error. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to recover the APIM/TCU. |
| SSM 50590 | 2022-03-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2018-2022 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with tailgate step assemblies may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual, Section 501-04, General Procedures. |
| TSB 22-2105 | 2022-03-22. 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 22-2104 | 2022-03-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/thump noise on turns. This may be due to the seat pan track. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install a reinforcement. |
| TSB 22-2095 | 2022-03-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a B and O® audio system may exhibit the rear window glass sliding panel rattling when in the open position and music is playing. This may be due to a low amount of seal extrusion pressure provided by the rear window glass sliding rail and/or the rear window glass sliding panel defroster wire harness vibrating between the two panels of glass. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the rear window glass sliding panel service kit. |
| SSM 50567 | 2022-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or after 08-Nov-2021 may exhibit inoperative connected vehicle features, such as the activate button missing in FordPass, unable to connect wirelessly to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, or in-vehicle wifi hotspot unavailable and TCU diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2100. This may be due to various software parameters in the TCU. To correct the condition, download and run the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Configuration app on the latest level of the Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming use causal part number 14C708 and applicable labor times from Section 10 of the Service Labor Times Standard (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 50553 | 2022-03-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E vehicles may display OTA Update Not Successful messages on the vehicle's center touchscreen. Also, when a software update is being performed on the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) using the FDRS, the center touchscreen may not indicate the APIM software is downloading when plugging a USB drive into the vehicle. This may be due to an APIM software concern. Inform customers that Ford is currently working on a solution for this condition that is to be released via the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) in March 2022. Inform the customer that they can continue to drive the vehicle and only need to schedule a follow-up appointment if they are still experiencing the OTA Update Not Successful message in April 2022 or if the APIM is not able to be updated via the FDRS. Monitor OASIS for updates. |
| SSM 50445 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 01-Feb-2021, 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the engine compartment after the engine is shut off. This condition may be due to the air conditioning (A/C) low side system pressure exceeding the high side pressure resulting in equalization of A/C system pressures through the A/C compressor. An updated A/C compressor has been released to resolve this concern. For claiming, use causal part 19703 and applicable labor operations in Section 11 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SU2 P1-2 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 1 & part of Phase 2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability of subscription services, and prevents instrument cluster reboots during incoming calls with emoji (SSM 50294) |
| SSM 50384 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 and Bronco vehicles built with SYNC 4 require a connected phone with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay active to enable voice interactions and use of the steering wheel Voice Control button. This is due to the affected vehicles not having built in voice interactions capability. Vehicles with built in voice interactions capability can be identified as also being equipped with the built in Connected Navigation feature which includes a navigation tab on the touchscreen. Diagnostics should only be performed for voice interactions on vehicles equipped with built in voice interaction capability or with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay active. |
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