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Service bulletins for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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.

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

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SSM 503832022-02-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E vehicles may display OTA Update Not Successful messages on the vehicles 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 February 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 March 2022 or if the APIM is not able to be updated via the FDRS. Monitor OASIS for updates.
21G012022-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Upcoming Optional Product Improvement Program 21G01 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 Programing
21P222021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 2021 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Software Calibration Update In some of the affected vehicles, while driving downhill for an extended distance, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion. If this occurs a “Stop Safely Now” message will appear on the instrument cluster display along with audible warning chimes. The customer will not be able to accelerate until the vehicle is turned off and restarted, returning the vehicle to normal driving mode. The vehicle may also try going into park causing a ratchet noise while the vehicle is in motion and in some cases could damage the parking pawl. Along with this update, there are several additional updates for customer satisfaction included in this software update. This will include updates for no start, handling performance, ability for over the air updates, improved range in cold weather, DC fast charge total time improvements, display range accuracy, e-latch door robustness, and phone as a key detection.
SSM 503002021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E 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.
TSB 21-24052021-12-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 09-Sep-2021 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp and/or display the message Shift System Fault Service required with DTC U0103:87 stored in the secondary on board diagnostic module (SOBDMC). Some vehicles may also exhibit DTCs U0100:00, U0121, U0140, and/or U0155 stored in the gear shift module (GSM). This may be due to the software in the GSM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the GSM.
21B532021-11-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Certain 2021 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Equipped with Phone as a Key Option Gateway Module Programming to Activate Phone as a Key- Owner Letter sent
TSB 21-23692021-11-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 15-Feb-2021 may exhibit a wind noise turbulence noise at the top of the windshield when travelling above 45 mph (72 km/h). This may be due to the underflush condition of the windshield to glass roof at the top header area being greater than maximum spec of 4.4 mm. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the weather strip/moulding.
TSB 21-23102021-11-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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, Information and Entertainment screen freezing/locking up, Pro-Power Onboard messaging confusion after a tripped circuit breaker (F-150 only), WiFi keyboard defaulting to UK English, windows media audio (WMA) files not playing properly from a universal serial bus (USB) device, intermittent blank Information and Entertainment screen, Apple CarPlay connection concerns, and/or Bluetooth connectivity concerns. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the APIM.
SSM 502132021-10-29. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles that have had a body control module (BCM) update may show the Frunk button on their FordPass app. This button is not currently supported and using it will result in a Failure To Open message. Ford is working on an update to the software to activate this button that is expected via over the air (OTA) in late December of 2021. The software will update automatically if Vehicle Connectivity is turned ON. Inform the customer that they can continue to drive the vehicle. Contact the customer in January of 2022 to determine if they received the update. If the customer needs assistance, schedule a follow-up appointment. Monitor OASIS for updates.
21B532021-09-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 2021 Model Year Mustang Mach-E Vehicles Equipped with Phone as a Key Option Gateway Module Programming to Activate Phone as a Key; In some of the affected vehicles, a misconfigured Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) module prevents Phone as a Key from functioning.
TSB 21-23072021-09-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 01-Jul-2021 may experience a water leak into the liftgate. This may be due to water intruding past the seals on the liftgate mounted rear lamp assemblies. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to seal the lamp cavities.
SSM 501512021-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrids, 2021 Corsair Hybrid, 2021 F-150 PowerBoost, and 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a no-start with a Stop Safely Now warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The vehicle may have one or more of the following DTCs P0A23, P0A6F, P0A72, P0A75, P0A71, P0A74, P0A77, P0DFA, P06B1, P0A47, P1A0E set by the secondary on-board diagnostic module C (SOBDMC) or secondary on-board diagnostic module B (SOBDMB). This may be due to a drop in the 12-volt circuit. These DTCs will often occur at vehicle key-on and may be difficult to reproduce. Before replacement of the SOBDMC or SOBDMB, diagnose any low voltage DTCs (P0562, U3003) in other modules in the 12V system. If low voltage (less than 10V) is observed in these DTCs snapshot, diagnose the 12v system first. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 418-00.
SSM 501402021-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, and Edge vehicles may experience a GWM and/or TCU programming failure with an error message displayed in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) stating The Programming Or Part Number Validation Process Has Failed. This may be due to the USB flash drive being removed from the vehicle media hub before fully completing reprogramming. Reprogram the module(s) following the vehicle onscreen prompts. After the ignition cycle during reprogramming, the touchscreen may go blank. This is a normal part of the reprogramming process. Leave the USB flash drive installed in the media hub until the touchscreen displays Update Successful.
SSM 500772021-09-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2020-2021 Corsair/Nautilus/Navigator/Aviator, 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Phone-as-a-Key may exhibit Phone-as-a-Key concerns and have diagnostic trouble code(s) (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B15**:31, B15**:49 and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. If the vehicle is exhibiting other symptoms outside of Phone-as-a-key concerns, address those first. If any of these DTCs are detected during diagnostics, clear the DTCs, reflash RFA to the latest software level and start a new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) session. Verify that DTCs are no longer present. If only the B15**:31, B15**:57 and/or B15A5:56 DTC(s) returns in the RFA after a self test, follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, Section 419-01C.
TSB 21-22882021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 11-Aug-2021 may exhibit a strong fan noise while charging in level 2. The noise occurs when charging current is approximately 10.5 kW or above. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the powertrain control module (PCM).
SSM 500642021-09-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING. Some 2013-2021 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.
SSM 500452021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018-2021 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in the center screen is not showing. This may be due to the customer's phone if they are using an iPhone 12. Vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad are designed to charge best with phones that follow the Qi standard. The iPhone 12 hardware currently does not follow the Qi standard for wireless charging. This may make it difficult for Ford and Lincoln vehicles to wirelessly charge this specific phone. The phone can still be charged using the USB cable if the vehicle experiences the above symptoms. If the customer is using an iPhone 12, verify the wireless charging pad works with a Qi certified phone prior to any part replacements.
SSM 500392021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode. It is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. To prevent a SYNC system lockup during transport mode deactivation, follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure exactly allowing time for the SYNC system to complete its tasks such as fully booting up or powering down and shutting off before moving to the next step of the procedure. If the vehicle exhibits a blank screen or SYNC symptoms after transport mode deactivation, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
SSM 500152021-09-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts airflow in the cabin to prevent the windshield from fogging up and may be perceived by customers as irregular climate control functionality. To reduce fogging, the EWAFS functions include: the air condition (A/C) button may turn on and off automatically, recirculated air may turn off automatically in all air modes except MAX A/C, recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in various airflow modes in order to improve heating or cooling efficiency, and in auto climate control, high humidity conditions may automatically engage A/C compressor, increase blower motor speed and/or direct more air to windshield. Continue to monitor the Workshop Manual (WSM) for EWAFS updates.
SSM 500042021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E Customers that contact dealers stating they received a FordPass message regarding Master Vehicle Reset and after Phone as a Key (PaaK) and the Backup Start Passcode has been revoked. This may have affected no more than 250 customers. Advise customers to reset PaaK and then re-setup PaaK in the FordPass App. It is important that before attempting to re-setup PaaK in the FordPass app, the PaaK reset must be performed first and the key fob must be present. PaaK reset instructions can be found at: https://owner.ford.com/support/how-tos/technology/keys/fordpass-phone-as-a-key.html. Backup Start Passcode instructions can be found at: https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/fordpass/phone-as-a-key/how-do-i-use-my-phone-as-a-key-backup-start-passcode/
OTA SU1-MME2021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software Update 1 (SU1) for 2021 Model Year Mustang Mach-E vehicles is now available. Involves: Remote Start Battery Drain, Sync navigation local hazard information, EV trip planner charging station information.
TSB 21-22782021-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 11.08.2021 (build code MG) may exhibit a strong fan noise whilst charging in mode 3. Noise occurs when charging current is approximately 10.5 kW or above. To rectify this concern, follow the Service Instruction to reprogram various modules starting with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
TSB 21-22452021-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 20-Mar-2021 may exhibit a loss of power, Stop Safely Now message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1A10, U0293 and/or U1011. This may be due to the parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the PCM.
TSB 21-22442021-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P061A, P1A1E and/or P2533. This may be due to the parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the PCM.
TSB 21-22062021-09-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a vibration or pulsation from the brakes. This may be due to brake pad material bonded to the rotor. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the brake pads and resurface the rotors.

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