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 23-2040 | 2023-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 built on or before 19-May-2022, Mustang Mach-E built on or before 04-May-2022 and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 13-May-2022 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 IPMA. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPMA to the latest level. |
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| SSM 51352 | 2023-03-04. 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 51319 | 2023-02-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a side door ajar and/or a hood ajar warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with or without diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P166B, B1175, B1176, B11C1 and/or B11C0. This may be due to a misalignment of the the door or hood and/or their strikers. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement, check the door and/or hood and their strikers for proper alignment. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-03 alignment procedures. If the doors and hood are properly aligned, continue with normal diagnostics. |
| 21G01 S2 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles with Ford CoPilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package (Includes Ford BlueCruise Prep Kit) BlueCruise Module Programming REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Program Terms: This program has been extended until December 31, 2023. • Service Action: Clarifications regarding Technical Information and Blue Zone. • Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: updated mail date for revised owner letter. • Owner Refunds: adding refunds for software installation done after program expiration. • Technical Information: Added steps and clarifications. |
| SSM 51265 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash, bumped in a parking lot, or found during pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Prior to the replacement of any components, attempt to synchronize the mirrors by following the Power Mirrors Synchronization procedure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-09 Rear View Mirrors - General Procedures - Power Mirrors Synchronization. |
| SSM 51244 | 2023-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. Switch and/or module replacement will not resolve this condition. Headlamp operation is not affected while the vehicle is ON. A new headlamp switch is currently under development to correct this condition. Let the customer know they can continue to drive the vehicle and schedule a follow-up appointment in January 2023, when parts are expected to become available. Follow up with the customer to confirm the appointment once OASIS is updated with the repair information. |
| TSB 22-2494 | 2023-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 22-2105 to update the vehicles affected, issue, action, and service procedure. Some 2021-2022 F-150/Mach-E and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with BlueCruise/ActiveGlide may experience loss of BlueCruise/ActiveGlide hands-free driving mode availability. This may be due to an expired BlueCruise/ActiveGlide map file in the gateway module (GWM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the GWM. |
| TSB 22-2485 | 2023-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE. Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging including iPhone 12 and 13. This may be due to limited compatibility with the wireless accessory charging module (WACM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the WACM. Note: The WACM software is designed to improve the compatibility between some Apple MagSafe charging iPhones, including iPhone 12 and 13 models, and the Ford Qi wireless charging module. |
| 2122OTA22PU11010 | 2022-12-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Priority Update OTA 22-PU1010-MIL-QL for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Shift quality improvements, failsafe cooling improvements, improvement to calibration of brake fluid viscosity algorithm to prevent false DTC detection at cold weather. |
| 22B08 S2 | 2022-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms: The program expiration date was incorrectly shown as October 31. 2022. The correct date is April 30, 2023. Affected Vehicles: The build dates were updated. Verbiage added to indicate the population will increase as more vehicles with modules needing recovery are identified. Service Action: Verbiage added to indicate the population will increase as more vehicles with modules needing recovery are identified. Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: Verbiage added on mailing owner letters to additional owners as they are identified. Owner Refund Expiration Date: The owner refund expiration date was incorrectly shown as May 27, 2022. The correct date is April 30, 2023. |
| 21M08 S2 | 2022-12-02. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:FUELING/CHARGING DOOR/HATCH/PORT:LATCH/LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Vehicles Covered By This Program: Updated affected vehicle build dates. Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness changes that were implemented into production. As a result, the Labor Allowances and Parts Requirements / Ordering Information have also been updated accordingly. Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: All parts are on open order. Special Service Support Center (SSSC) contact is no longer required to order tailgate actuator ground wiring kit |
| 22P08 S2 | 2022-11-01. Service bulletin. 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/Lincoln Co-Pilot and BlueCruise/ActiveGlideBlueCruise/ActiveGlide Maps Expiration REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT The technical instructions have been updated with additional details and screen shots to assist in successfully updating the gateway module (GWM) and BlueCruise/ActiveGlide Maps. Additional population has been added to the affected vehicles with updated build dates. Added requirement to verify through PTS that the Field Service Action (FSA) is still open (OASIS) and the vehicle has not already received the OTA update |
| SSM 51141 | 2022-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with the branded B and O audio the rear speaker audio may appear to have reduced sound. Fading audio volume to the rear speakers/reduced audio volume from rear speakers is an operating characteristic of the B and O audio system. If the audio control module (ACM) and digital signal processing (DSP) module passes the Self-Test and Network Test without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) setting as hard faults, no further diagnostics is recommended. |
| SSM 50982 | 2022-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging, inoperative, notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in the center screen display is not showing. This may be due to a compatibility issue between the customer's phone and the wireless accessory charging module (WACM) that may make it difficult for Ford and Lincoln vehicles to wirelessly charge these specific phones. The phone can still be charged using the USB cable if the vehicle experiences the above symptoms. If the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone such as an iPhone 12 or 13, verify the wireless charging pad works with a Qi certified phone prior to any part replacements. |
| OTA SU3 P1 F150 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Update 3 Part 1 for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Digital owner manual updates. Trailer brake gain default value for "No Active Trailer" is being changed from 0 to 15. Disables low power mode to prevent video signal concerns durring a quick start-up. Subscription service fixes. Fixes to Auto Clock Update and Secure My Assets features. Fix for Onboard Scales overload warning location when camera button is pressed. |
| SSM 50972 | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 16-Jun-2022 may experience a clunk, thump, and/or rattle noise from the front and /or rear when going over bumps. This may be due to a concern with the shock absorbers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 100-04 and 204-00 to perform the appropriate noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnosis and inspections. If diagnosis leads to a shock absorber, replace only the affected shock absorber(s). Refer to WSM, Sections 204-01B (front) and/or 204-02 (rear). For claiming, use causal part 18124 (front) or 18125 (rear) and applicable labor operations in Section 03 (front) and/or Section 05 (rear) of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 50952 | 2022-07-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with On-Board Scale may exhibit DTC U3000:54 stored in the VDM after replacement and will not clear. A warning message may also be displayed in the center display screen. If programmable module installation (PMI) was not followed or the original VDM will not communicate, the U3000:54 may be stored. If the original VDM communicates, perform a PMI before VDM removal. This DTC does not affect vehicle 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 that is expected in September 2022. Replacement or reprogramming of the VDM will not resolve this condition. Monitor OASIS for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available |
| TSB 22-2295 | 2022-07-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150, Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Expedition/Navigator 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. |
| SSM 50937 | 2022-07-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic procedures have been updated to more accurately diagnose A/C performance concerns. Refer to the updated Diagnosis and Testing, and General Procedure in the WSM, Section 412-00 Climate Control System for diagnostic procedures |
| TSB 22-2283 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. This article supersedes TSB 21-2253 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some 2021 F-150 (non-Raptor/non-Tremor) vehicles with rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 1542 kg (3,400 lb) or 1724 kg (3,800 lb) shown on the vehicle certification (VC) label may experience a pop/clunk/snap noise from the rear of vehicle when driving up/down an incline at an angle (frame twist). This approach angle would be similar to entering or leaving a driveway. This may be due to movement between the rear spring and the rear spring mounting plate on the rear axle. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to apply lubrication between the rear spring and the rear spring mounting plate mating surfaces on the rear axle. |
| TSB 22-2259 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning) vehicles may experience the gear selector lever being stuck in the Park position with no diagnostic trouble codes and/or messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster or touchscreen. This may be due to a power cord being plugged into the pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket or the pickup bed AC power outlet socket cover being stuck open. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules. |
| TSB 22-2228 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where a front and/or crew cab rear door will not open from the exterior handle when the doors are unlocked or where the exterior handle seems blocked from reaching full travel (full stroke). This may be due to the engagement of the resettable inertia lock feature within the handle reinforcement mechanism. If this is the case, the mechanism can be reset to allow full handle function. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reset the inertia lock. |
| TSB 22-2226 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 21-2310 to update the Issue, Action, Service Procedure. Some 2021 Mach-E/F-150 vehicles may experience at least one of the following symptoms: audio settings resetting after a key cycle, Android Auto connection concerns, Sirius presets missing more than three pages after a key cycle, touchscreen freezing/locking up, Pro-Power Onboard messaging confusion after a tripped circuit breaker (F-150 only), Wi-Fi keyboard defaulting to UK English, windows media audio (WMA) files not playing properly from a universal serial bus (USB) device, intermittent blank touchscreen, Apple CarPlay connection concerns, Bluetooth® connectivity concerns, Sirius XM loading concerns and/or unable to change Sirius XM channels. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the APIM. The APIM software update that addresses the symptom listed in this article may have been sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled |
| SSM 50829 | 2022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. 2021-2022 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1A01:93 stored in the telematics control unit (TCU). This may be due to various software parameters within the TCU. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the TCU operation, clear this DTC and no further repairs are recommended. If the DTC returns after being cleared or if the vehicle exhibits connectivity concerns with the TCU, continue with normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics. If set erroneously, this DTC does not cause any observable concerns or warning messages and does not affect vehicle performance or durability. Ford is developing a software update which will be delivered to the vehicle via an over-the-air (OTA) TCU update in July 2022 to prevent this DTC from setting erroneously. |
| SSM 50824 | 2022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may exhibit the BlueCruise feature being inoperative with a Keep Hands On Steering Wheel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after performing FSA 21G01. This may be due to an image processing module A (IPMA) configuration concern. Using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS), download and run the IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Configuration app. Clear all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) after programming and/or running the configuration app. Verify that the BlueCruise feature is enabled and properly functioning by following the FSA 21G01 technical instructions. |
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