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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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SSM 505672022-03-15. 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 505532022-03-08. 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.
OTA SU2 P2 F1502022-03-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability Pro Trailer Backup Assist on some vehicle configurations. Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors.
SSM 504732022-02-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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 503882022-02-04. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image processing module A (IPMA). If programming fails or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) states a file failed to flash after replacing the IPMA or reprogramming IPMA software, test the battery using any approved Rotunda tool including the GR-190, GRX-3590, and DCA-8000. Fully recharge or replace the battery according to results of the tool. Set the battery charger to maintain battery voltage between 12.6 and 13.6 volts during the entire programming procedure. The IPMA programming procedure may take several hours to complete due to the size of the software files required.
SU2 P1-22022-02-04. 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)
21B37-S12022-01-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Vehicles with a 5.0L Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Calibration for Oil Minder Update Program Terms: The program expiration date has been extended through September 30, 2022. Follow Up Owner Notifications: Owner letters advising of the extended expiration date will be sent.
SSM 502902021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021 F150 vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0253:00 stored in the ABS module. This DTC will not cause observable conditions or result from concerns with other vehicle systems. Diagnose all other DTCs before addressing U0253:00. This DTC should be disregarded when performing diagnostics for concerns unrelated to the ABS system. If an ABS system concern is present, perform normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), section 206-09 > anti-lock brake system > diagnosis and testing. Ford is working on a software update that is expected via over the air (OTA) to resolve this informational DTC that is expected by June 2022.
SSM 502892021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2404:92 stored in the gateway module (GWM) after an over the air (OTA) update was performed or the GWM software was updated using the Ford Diagnosis And Repair System (FDRS). This may be due to various software parameters within the GWM. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the GWM operation, this DTC should be disregarded. 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) GWM update in December 2021 to prevent this DTC from setting erroneously.
TSB 21-21592021-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 23-April-2021 may exhibit a Low Oil Level message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with a dipstick oil level reading above the minimum line. This may be due to a software parameter within the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
TSB 21-21582021-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience a runs rough, hesitation and/or a lack of power condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0301, P0304, P0306, P0307, P3402, P3426, P3442 and/or P3450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM and reset the keep alive memory (KAM).
TSB 21-21412021-06-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with console shift may exhibit a condition where the gear shift lever will not shift out of PARK. Some vehicles may also have the gear shift lever stow position delayed or inoperative. This may be due to software in the gearshift module (GSM) or internal GSM damage. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the GSM or replace GSM if internal damage is found.

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