2021 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

645 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 Ford F-150. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10210242Apr 6, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10210941Apr 5, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. 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…
• 10210230Apr 5, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 24-Feb-2021 may experience the anti-theft intrusion alarm system activating when there is no evidence of an intrusion. This may be due to the intrusion alarm system sensing vibrations that are characteristic to other vehicle systems. To correct the condition, update the body control module (BCM) to the latest software level using the appropriate scan tool. After BCM…
• 10209700Mar 31, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 2.2 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for availability of subscription services.
• 10209506Mar 31, 2022Equipment. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit: Ford’s advanced BlueCruise hands-free driving technology has started rolling out to a wide variety of customers, beginning with more than 50,000 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles already equipped with the feature produced at our plants starting last July.
• 10209498Mar 31, 2022Forward collision avoidance. 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 - The Active Drive Assist (BlueCruise) hands-free software was not yet available on early-launch vehicles that included the Prep Kit. The Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package was created to ensure early customers have access to the…
• 10209495Mar 31, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant, 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit FordPass and connected vehicle issues such as: FordPass will not connect, FordPass remote commands inoperative, cannot activate FordPass, connectivity settings unavailable on SYNC…
• 10209494Mar 31, 2022Electrical 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.
• 10209493Mar 29, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 and equipped with Pro Trailer Backup Assist may experience a System Is Not Available message in the touchscreen after the trailer detection process. This may be due to a software related issue in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram various modules.
• 10209379Mar 23, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This article supersedes TSB 22-2069 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit various driver assistance system warning messages or inoperative features and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3000:49, U3000:89, U2107:68, C1001:54 and/or C1001:78. DTC B1578:78 may also set after an image processing module A (IPMA) on-demand self test is performed. This may be due to…
• 10209376Mar 23, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 customers may report experiencing a Ford Power-Up software update failure message via the vehicle display and/or FordPass. In addition, some 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.
• 10209210Mar 21, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150/Mach-E vehicles equipped with BlueCruise may experience loss of BlueCruise hands-free driving mode availability. This may be due to an expired BlueCruise map file in the gateway module (GWM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the GWM.
• 10209209Mar 21, 2022Equipment, Seats. This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan…
• 10209219Mar 18, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 31-Jan-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) P04F0 And/Or P04EE stored in the PCM. This may be due to the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor becoming unseated from it's mount on the evaporative (EVAP) tube that connects to the top of the fuel pump and sender…
• 10209217Mar 17, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may not be able to complete a state emissions test due to the vehicle not being identified and/or not communicating with the emissions testing equipment. This may be due to the configuration in the gateway module (GWM). To correct the condition, download and run the GWM - Gateway Module A Configuration app using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
• 10209204Mar 16, 2022Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2022 F-150 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.
• 10209214Mar 15, 2022Equipment. Some 2018-2022 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with tailgate step assemblies may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual, Section 501-04, General Procedures.
• 10209365Mar 14, 2022Equipment. 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 long be available. Unsold vehicles that are in transport mode or on dealer…
• 10209032Mar 10, 2022Other or unknown. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant, 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit FordPass and connected vehicle issues such as: FordPass will not connect, FordPass remote commands inoperative, cannot activate FordPass, connectivity settings unavailable on SYNC…
• 10209031Mar 10, 2022Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously from high A/C pressures. This concern may be from the evaporator freezing up due to the evaporator temperature sensor being biased. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the…
• 10209034Mar 8, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected. A Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message may also display in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the trailer module (TRM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the…
• 10209029Mar 8, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. 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.
• 10208830Mar 2, 2022Electrical system, 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.
• 10208821Mar 1, 2022Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant, 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit various driver assistance system warning messages or inoperative features and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3000:49, U3000:89, U2107:68, C1001:54 and/or C1001:78. This may be due…
• 10208820Mar 1, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a low-level instrument panel cluster (IPC) which has a 4.2-inch display and built on or before 07-Oct-2021 may experience erratic operation of the Eco-Coach display, or this feature may be missing from the IPC menu. This may be due to software parameters in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC.
• 10208781Feb 28, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. 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.
• 10208341Feb 28, 2022Seats, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on 04-Oct-2021 and through 09-Nov-2021 may experience inoperative heated front seats with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1208:2A and/or B120A:2A in the driver front seat module (DSM). This may be due to various software parameters in the DSM. To correct the condition, download and run the Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) Configuration app on the latest level of the Ford diagnostic scan…
• 10208340Feb 25, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due to moisture from rain/snow entering the interior door latch lock indicator cable assembly. An updated interior door handle cable and door latch lock indicator cable assembly (front right side-15221A00 / front left side-15221A01; rear right side-1640180 / rear left…
• 10208345Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at the Dearborn Truck Plant, 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at the Kansas City Assembly Plant and Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 07-Jul-2021 may exhibit FordPass and connected vehicle issues such as: FordPass will not connect, FordPass remote commands inoperative, cannot activate FordPass, connectivity settings unavailable on…
• 10208154Feb 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Transit vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul.
• 10208146Feb 17, 2022Seats. Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2020-2022 Corsair/Aviator, and 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a noisy, incorrectly operating, and/or inoperative seat motor. This may be due to a damaged or…
• 10208112Feb 10, 2022Steering. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 17-Mar-2021 may experience a lack of steering assist upon start-up along with a Steering Assist Fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U3000:96 and U3001:68 in the power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to battery voltage below 8 volts when attempting to start the vehicle. Power steering assist will be…
• 10208081Feb 9, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or no crank condition. This may be due to key off battery drain when the zone lighting power button is left enabled in the SYNC 4 display or the FordPass app. A discharged battery or a no crank condition may also occur if a rear door is difficult to close causing the door to not fully latch, resulting in a door ajar being detected.
• 10207900Feb 7, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10207139Jan 31, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 01-Feb-2021, 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the engine compartment after the engine is shut off.
• 10207095Jan 31, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. 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)
• 10206848Jan 28, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 30-Sep-2021 may experience a reduced engine power condition with or without blue smoke with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0299, P0301, P0302 and/or P0303 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may also exhibit a right turbocharger turbine shaft broken or…
• 10206865Jan 27, 2022Equipment. New Vehicle Delivery Hold - Special Field Action 22L02 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit -Unsold Vehicles - Reinvoice/Window Label Replacement Verification -Sold Vehicles - Owner Refund
• 10206860Jan 27, 2022Electrical 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
• 10207118Jan 20, 2022Engine, Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit engine misfire concerns with or without DTCs. If diagnostics lead to ignition coil replacement, swap the ignition coil(s) between the misfired cylinder and a known good cylinder. Only replace the ignition coil if the misfire concern follows that particular ignition coil.
• 10206864Jan 14, 2022Equipment. Customer Satisfaction Program 22B02 Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Ordered with Bed Accessories Dealer Installation of Factory Ordered Accessories
• 10207114Jan 12, 2022Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Lane departure. 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).
• 10206843Jan 12, 2022Engine, Engine cooling. Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously from high A/C pressures. This concern may be from the evaporator freezing up due to the evaporator temperature sensor being biased. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the…
• 10207054Jan 10, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 and Bronco vehicles built with SYNC 4 require a connected phone with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay active to enable voice interactions and use of the steering wheel Voice Control button. This is due to the affected vehicles not having built in voice interactions capability. Vehicles with built in voice interactions capability can be identified as also being equipped with the built in Connected…
• 10207053Jan 10, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10205717Dec 24, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6, P07F7, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704…
• 10205722Dec 17, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10205529Dec 17, 2021Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a Motor Coolant Over Temperature message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A2F:94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to software parameters in the SOBDMC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
• 10205487Dec 17, 2021Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message displayed that will not clear when DTCs are not present and the vehicle has been road tested to relearn the steering wheel angle center. If this is the case, enable the rear view camera in the touchscreen and note what is seen in the image. The bottom of the image should include most of the rear bumper, but the license plate or the…
• 10205477Dec 10, 2021Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a B And O audio system may exhibit the rear sliding window glass rattling when in the open position music is playing. This may be due to a low amount of tension provided by the rear window glass sliding rail and/or the defroster wire vibrating between the two panes of glass. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is…

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