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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 22-21912022-05-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P21DD, P20BA. P20B9, P204C, P208A, P208B, P208C, P203B, P205B, P21CD and/or U02A2 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to water intrusion within connectors C3613 and/or C4851/C3610 on the reductant harness going to the reductant pump/heater assembly and the reductant level sensor/quality module. This may also be due to movement of the wiring harness causing terminal fretting. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the reductant tank harness, the reductant pump/heater assembly and/or the reductant tank, as well as securing the wiring harness using a cable zip tie fastener.
21M082022-05-20. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LOCK. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repair performed on their vehicle.
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.
TSB 22-21862022-05-16. 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 507392022-05-14. 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 507372022-05-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may experience a Check Charging System message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may also be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM): U012D, U042E, U0284, U0285, and/or U0645. This may be due to local interconnect network (LIN) circuit VE181 (WH-GN), near connector C102A, being shorted to ground near the left engine mount bracket. If this wire is found to be shorted, repair as need per Wiring Diagram, Cell 005 and secure the harness assembly away from the engine mount bracket to prevent a recurrence.
TSB 22-21182022-05-12. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This article supersedes TSB 21-2295 to update the Parts List. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 14-June-2021 may exhibit a rubbing noise at the front of the vehicle while driving and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be caused by an incorrectly routed front brake flexible hose. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the front brake flexible hose routing.
TSB 22-21542022-05-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. This article supersedes TSB 22-2050 to update the Issue and Action. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a low-level instrument panel cluster (IPC) which has a 4.2-inch display may experience erratic operation of the Eco-Coach feature, or this feature may be missing and/or the transmission temperature gauge reading inaccurate. This may be due to software parameters in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC. NOTE: The IPC software update that addresses the symptom listed in this bulletin may have been sent via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automatic updates enabled through the SYNC 4 screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in Professional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab for OTA update history. If an update to the IPC has successfully completed recently and the customer is reporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply.
SSM 506512022-05-04. 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 F1502022-05-04. 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.
22B082022-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 (TCM) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules from Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
22P08-S12022-05-04. 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.
SSM 507332022-05-03. Service bulletin. TIRES:SIDEWALL. Some 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.
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.
SSM 507132022-05-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2021-2022 F-150/Bronco and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator when ambient temperatures are below freezing, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software parameters and the effects of low ambient temperature on brake fluid viscosity. This condition does not affect brake system hydraulic functionality. Clear the DTC to restore ABS and stability-traction control functionality and inform customers that Ford is developing a software update which will be delivered to the vehicle via an over-the-air (OTA) ABS update in November 2022 to prevent this condition.
TSB 22-21512022-05-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 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.
TSB 22-21512022-04-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 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.
SSM 507022022-04-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience a Programmable Module Installation (PMI) failure of the ABS module and/or PSCM with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). An ABS module PMI failure message states: Procedure Unsuccessful - Get Flash Action Part Numbers Unable To Obtain Flash Action Part Numbers. A PSCM PMI failure message states: Procedure Unsuccessful - Check For Null Part Number Part Number Is Null For: SBL. This may be due to a software issue with the FDRS and is currently under investigation. As a temporary solution, connect a battery charger to the 12v battery and perform software updates to all other available modules. When these software updates are complete, continue with PMI of the ABS module and/or PSCM.
SSM 507012022-04-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit various mirror, door lock, and window functions/features inoperative. There may also be various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the driver door module (DDM) and/or passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the configuration of the DDM and/or the PDM. To correct the condition, download and run the DDM - Driver Door Module (DDM) Configuration and the PDM - Passenger Door Module (PDM) Configuration app using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If the concern persists, refer to appropriate Workshop Manual section for normal diagnosis. For claiming, use causal part 14B291 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 507002022-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 9-Apr-2021 may exhibit a no crank/no start with no powertrain control module (PCM) communication condition if the oil life is at or less than 20%. This may be due to various parameters within the PCM. To restore PCM communication and correct the condition, follow the service procedure in Customer Satisfaction Program 21B37.
SSM 506912022-04-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message after module programming has been completed. This may be due to a network interruption from programming or configuring modules, which can cause steering center find to be reset. When the steering center find is reset, this causes various features to become disabled. The steering center find can be relearned by driving the vehicle approximately 5 minutes above 18 mph (30 km/h) straight ahead on a flat surface with no steering inputs for a few seconds. When steering center is found the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message will go away.
TSB 22-21502022-04-20. 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.
TSB 22-21292022-04-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant or 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 07-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant may experience the IPC reboots during an incoming or outgoing cell phone call when a cell phone is connected to the SYNC 4 system. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC.
SSM 506712022-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience an Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) programming failure during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) and/or Software Update with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) which states either The Module Configuration Has Failed, Would You Like To Retry? or Procedure Unsuccessful - RestoreDE0x_Range Exception Writing Configuration To Module. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM), accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and/or telematics control unit (TCU) not being at the correct software level to support an IPC software update. Perform all available software updates for the GWM, APIM and/or TCU. When these software updates are complete, continue with PMI and/or software update of the IPC.

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