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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| 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 |
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| TSB 22-2448 | 2022-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021-2022 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost and 2022 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to software in the ABS module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| TSB 22-2395 | 2022-12-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a ting, pop or clicking noise from the front or rear wheel hub when accelerating or applying brakes or when shifting between drive/reverse (torque reversals). This condition may be caused by stick/slip between the hub and half shaft interface, during the torque reversals creating the ting/pop or clicking noise. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the new anti-ting washer between the wheel hub and axle shaft and reassemble. |
| SSM 51185 | 2022-11-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped, damaged condition, loose, or if the molding is missing), the trim cover is now available separately. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire rear step assembly (402A48). |
| SSM 51171 | 2022-11-29. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning and non-3.5L PowerBoost), 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software parameters. To correct the condition, update the ABS module to the latest software level using the appropriate scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 2005 and applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| 22G05 | 2022-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Certain 2022 Model Year F-150 and Super Duty Vehicles Exterior Badge Retrofit Due to a supplier shortage of exterior vehicle badges, some 2022 Model Year F-150 and Super Duty vehicles will be shipped and can be sold to customers with temporary or missing badges. Temporary/missing badges will not impact the vehicle performance or function. Trucks may not have the same number of temporary badges and/or missing badges. All temporary badges will be molded in color black. |
| 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 |
| TSB 22-2385 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2022 F-150 Lightning vehicles not equipped with the remote park assist feature may experience an inoperative power hood (frunk) when using the exterior frunk button. This is due to the vehicle not being equipped with the front antennas for a passive key fob search. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the front hatch control module (FHCM) and body control module (BCM) which will improve frunk functionality by enabling the exterior frunk button when the hood is in an open state. |
| SSM 51160 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may experience diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B162F:13 being stored in the body control module C (BCMC). This may be due to the configuration of the BCMC. To correct the condition, download and run the BCMC - Body Control Module C Configuration app using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14A068 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| 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 51135 | 2022-10-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Some 2022 F-150 Lightning vehicles equipped with Phone-as-a-Key may exhibit a U3000:49 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. This may be due to RFA module software. To correct this condition, reprogram the RFA module using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If no update is available, continue with the normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics. For claiming, use causal part 14G617 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 51134 | 2022-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 18-Apr-2022 may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger. The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop Manual, Section 309-00D has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part 5A212 and applicable labor operations in Section 05 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - NL3Z-18663-A (2 req). |
| SSM 51120 | 2022-10-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00. |
| OTA22PU0929BLMUP | 2022-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Priority Update 22-PU0929-BLM-UP for 2022 Model Year F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: BLEM fix for Lariat and Premium trims to allow use of Phone-as-a-key (PaaK) |
| OTASU3P3F-150BEV | 2022-10-04. 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. |
| OTA SU3 F-150 | 2022-10-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Software Update 3 for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Changing the default trailer profile trailer brake gain from 0 to 15, Fix for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors. Fix for "Secure My Assets" and "Auto Clock Update". |
| TSB 22-2357 | 2022-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 26-Aug-2022 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2ABA, P2ABC, P2AB7 and/or P2AB9 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software parameters in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM. |
| SSM 51103 | 2022-10-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 18-Apr-2022 may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger. The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop Manual, Section 309-00D has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part 18663 and applicable labor operations in Section 05 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - NL3Z-18663-A (2 req). |
| TSB 22-2355 | 2022-09-30. 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 51092 | 2022-09-26. 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 51094 | 2022-09-26. 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 51095 | 2022-09-26. 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. |
| TSB 22-2349 | 2022-09-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. This article supersedes TSB 22-2095 to update the vehicles affected. Some 2021-2022 F-150 and F-Super Duty 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. |
| OTA SU3 P2 F150 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Software Update 3 Part 2 for 2022 Model Year F-150 Lightning vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Bi-directional power fix for "power transfer fault" prior to BPT screen when vehicle is plugged in to house. |
| SSM 51058 | 2022-09-01. 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. |
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