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Service bulletins for the 2022 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.

594 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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OTASU3P3F-150BEV2022-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Update 3 Part 3 for 2022 Model Year F-150 Lighting vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Cluster fix to help prevent Reverse Brake Assist and Cross Traffic Alert unavailable messages, enhanced frunk ajar warning strategy, Emergency tow mode feature pop-up now reflects the emergency tow name instead of neutral tow, and decreased 12V battery key off load.
TSB 22-23552022-09-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 Mach-E, 2022 Transit BEV and F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience inoperative level 3 charging with an illuminated Charger Service Required indicator in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0D93:00, P0D94:00, P0D98:00, P0D9E:00 and/or P0DA0:00 in the secondary on-board diagnostic module (SOBDM). If the charging cord is removed from the charge port without the lock/release button fully depressed, this can damage the charge port locking pin actuator and disable level 3 charging for the next charging session. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace only the charge port lock actuator.
SSM 510922022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F150 customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative, rear park assist inoperative, box lights inoperative, power up/down tailgate inoperative, unable to open tailgate by tailgate switch, and no tailgate AJAR message when the tailgate is AJAR. These concerns may be caused by faulty connections between the pickup bed, tailgate, rear lamp assemblies, or bumper where connectors are disconnected, damaged, or coated with bedliner. Prior to performing any warranty diagnosis or repairs, verify if the vehicle had an aftermarket spray-in-bedliner. Any repairs resulting from aftermarket products/installation, including but not limited to a spray-in bedliner, are not covered under warranty.
SSM 510942022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTCs) U3012, P062F, and/or P0A7F in the battery energy control module (BECM) and/or P0887 in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module-B (SOBDMB), secondary on-board control module-C (SOBDMC). This may be due to a loose 12 volt positive or negative battery cable connection. Prior to performing Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, inspect both ends of the positive and negative battery cable connections and tighten if loose. If the cable is tight, continue with normal workshop manual diagnostics. Be sure to use the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) high voltage battery capacity relearn. This routine must be performed to clear BECM DTC P0A7F.
SSM 510952022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E, 2022 F-150 Lightning/e-Transit may experience diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1A10 in the secondary on-board diagnostic module C (SOBDMC) and U3012 in the battery energy control module (BECM) after a low voltage service disconnect (LVSD). If both DTCs have set simultaneously, this may be due to the LVSD not being fully seated. Inspect the LVSD C1001 for being fully seated which is located on the left side of the under hood compartment. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-03A High Voltage Battery > Mounting and Cables > General Procedures.
SSM 510582022-09-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 December 2022, when parts are expected to become available. Follow up with the customer to confirm the appointment once OASIS is updated with the repair information.
21M08 S12022-08-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles equipped with a power release tailgate- Unintended Tailgate opening; Supplement 1: Parts ordering information and full repair instructions are now available to support completion of this customer satisfaction program.
TSB 22-23242022-08-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 400 watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1330:9A stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to a connection issue at C4628. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the connector and secure the harness.
TSB 22-23072022-08-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 01-May-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected and/or a U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). Vehicles that exhibit a false alarm activation will also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).
510122022-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E, 2022 F-150 Lightning/E-Transit vehicles may exhibit a concern where the vehicle is unable to achieve 100 percent state of charge immediately after high voltage (HV) battery module replacement. This may be due to the battery energy control module (BECM) adjusting the cell balance (conditioning) of the battery module and should be corrected within 16 days. If the vehicle otherwise functions as designed with no related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) setting, this concern will be corrected automatically with no further actions required by the technician.
SSM 509752022-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SOC) drops below 50%. A warning may also set if the telematic control unit (TCU) has received an over the air update. The TCU powers down all communication when in this mode and app features are disabled. Manually start the vehicle to wake if from mode. More information is located in the app under: Account > Help > search 'Deep Sleep' in the entry box. If the condition remains, check the BCM 12v SOC. If the SOC does not change after charging the battery or after BMS reset is performed, continue with normal battery and/or BMS sensor diagnostics.
SSM 509762022-08-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with DTC P2C44:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an issue with ground circuit GD132 or the auxiliary battery isolator. Perform Pinpoint Test I in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06D and make sure the integrity of GD132 is carefully inspected and tested with the inclusion of G102, C146 and C1989C. Then perform the Auxiliary Battery Conditions(s) Test in WSM, Section 414-01, Pinpoint Test B. If no issues are found in Pinpoint Test I, GD132 and the auxiliary battery condition test passes, replace the auxiliary battery isolator per WSM, Section 414-01. For claiming, use causal part 14526 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 509232022-07-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2021-2022 Mach-E, 2022 Transit battery electric vehicle (BEV)/F-150 Lightning vehicles may experience concerns with DC fast charge dropouts at certain EVgo Fat Boy charging stations with a red flashing charge status indicator (CSI), a charge failure notification on the touchscreen panel and the FordPass app. To correct the condition, update the off-board charger controller (OBCC) module to the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 14G672 and actual time for the labor operation.
SSM 508732022-06-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error within the FordPass or LincolnWay App and not due to a concern on the vehicle. Verify that the customers FordPass or LincolnWay App is at the latest version. Replacement or reprogramming of the telematics control unit (TCU)/gateway module (GWM)/remote function actuator (RFA) will not resolve this condition. If the condition persists, utilize the FordPass Guides or Lincoln Way Concierge teams.
SSM 508432022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with DTC P2C44:00 and/or U061E:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an issue with ground circuit GD132 or the auxiliary battery isolator. Perform Pinpoint Test I in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06D and make sure the integrity of GD132 is carefully inspected and tested with the inclusion of G102, C146 and C1989C. Then perform the Auxiliary Battery Conditions(s) Test in WSM, Section 414-01, Pinpoint Test B. If no issues are found in Pinpoint Test I, GD132 and the auxiliary battery condition test passes, replace the auxiliary battery isolator per WSM, Section 414-01. For claiming, use causal part 14526 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 508412022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs, damaged pins/terminals, or loose/corroded grounds. Inspect FPCM connector, applicable grounds (F-150 - G401, Expedition/Navigator - G403, Transit - G401, 2018-2019 Explorer G302, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator - G407) and confirm FPCM connector (F-150 - C4336, Expedition/Navigator - C433, Transit - C433, 2018-2019 Explorer - C3239, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator - C4033) is fully seated prior to performing PC/ED diagnostics or replacing any components.
SSM 508342022-06-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE. Some 2022 F-150 Lightning vehicles not equipped with the remote park assist may experience an inoperative power frunk when using the exterior frunk button. Vehicles not equipped with the remote park assist feature will not have the front antennas for a passive key fob search. To open and/or close the frunk from only the exterior button on vehicles without remote park assist, the vehicle must be 2-stage unlocked. The frunk can also be opened by first pressing the instrument panel or SYNC screen button then using the exterior frunk button when the vehicle is single-stage or 2-stage unlocked. The key fob frunk button can be used to open and/or close the frunk regardless of lock status. Engineering is currently investigating a software update to enhance power frunk operation. A software update is anticipated late Q4 2022. Continue to monitor OASIS for updates.
SSM 508292022-06-17. 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 508042022-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle commands such as door lock/unlock, remote start, vehicle location, etc. The battery drain may be caused by excessive calls for data through the vehicle network keeping it in an activated state. Recommend that the customer uninstall the app to ensure this is not contributing to battery symptoms experienced. Advise the customer that unaffiliated third-party app developers do not work directly with Ford to adhere to security, vehicle communication, and privacy requirements.
SSM 507532022-05-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 2022 F-150 Lightning Digital Ownes Manual states the power tailgate can be released by pressing and holding the 5 and 6 buttons simultaneously on the keyless entry keypad within 5 seconds of entering the factory or personal code. This keypad functionality is not available on the F-150 Lightning. No repairs should be attempted. The Digital Owners Manual will be revised via an over-the-air (OTA) software update which is expected to deploy in the 4th quarter of 2022. Continue to monitor OASIS for updates.
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.
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.
SSM 506612022-04-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs or loose/corroded grounds. Inspect FPCM connector, applicable grounds (F-150- G401, Expedition/Navigator- G403, Transit- G401, 2018-2019 Explorer G302, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator- G407) and confirm FPCM connector (F-150- C4336, Expedition/Navigator- C433, Transit- C433, 2018-2019 Explorer C3239, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator- C4033) is fully seated prior to performing PC/ED diagnostics or replacing any components.
TSB 22-21222022-04-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected and/or a U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). Vehicles that exhibit a false alarm activation may also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).
TSB 22-21072022-03-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2022 F-150 vehicles not equipped with navigation built on or before 18-Feb-2022 at Dearborn Truck Plant or built on or before 24-Feb-2022 at Kansas City Assembly Plant may experience the compass direction indication is stuck or is not updating correctly in the instrument cluster panel (IPC) and/or touchscreen, inaccurate vehicle location in FordPass and/or the clock not updating with the time zone change. This may be due to the software in the telematic control unit (TCU). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TCU.

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