2021 Ford F-150Service bulletins

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.

11029549Feb 17, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
11029081Feb 17, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause.
11028912Feb 16, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Electrical system. Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. For vehicles included in Field Service Action (FSA) 25P35 and/or 26P02, perform repairs as directed by the FSA(s). For 2021-2026 vehicles not included in the FSA(s)…
11028832Feb 13, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2611. Reason For Update: Change the part number for the transmission fluid heat exchanger bolt (Expedition/Navigator) as well as change the claim/package quantities for HL3Z-7B442-F and HL3Z-7B164-C.
11028915Feb 11, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. For vehicles included in Field Service Action (FSA) 25P35 and/or 26P02, perform repairs as directed by the FSA(s). For 2021-2026 vehicles not included in the FSA(s)…
11029651Feb 6, 2026Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. "25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
11028170Jan 30, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off.
11028301Jan 23, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. "Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."
11027710Jan 19, 2026Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. For vehicles effected by Field Service Action (FSA) 25P35, perform repairs as directed by the FSA. For 2021-2026 vehicles, update the driver door module (DDM) and the…
11027712Jan 17, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off.
11027716Jan 15, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative USB media hub with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1600:11 stored in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 - Information and Entertainment System > Diagnosis and Testing > pinpoint test "A USB (Universal Serial Bus) Input Concern" has been updated to improve diagnostics for this condition.
11027125Dec 19, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 25-2513 to update the service procedure and add 2025 affected vehicles. Some vehicles in the Model section above may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD. These vehicles will also have no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the transfer case control module (TCCM). This may be due to…
11027124Dec 18, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2474 for 3 Part List corrections. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701…
11026928Dec 2, 2025Other or unknown. Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
11025891Nov 28, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 25-2276 to update the Service Procedure to include information where to find connector/pin location in wiring diagram and WSM info to perform PMI and TRON for GSM replacement.
11025819Nov 25, 2025Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a stuck in park condition with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to connector C211 pin push out on circuit CCB61 or an open on circuit CCB61 between the antilock brake system (ABS) module and the body control module (BCM). Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05 Automatic Transmission External Controls > Diagnosis and Testing > External Controls - Pinpoint…
11025816Nov 20, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2021-2025 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and may also exhibit a rattle noise from the turbocharger. This may be due to the wastegate actuator rod being disconnected. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls > Turbocharger has been added to address this…
11025829Nov 18, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0301-P0306, P0201-P0206 and/or various other powertrain DTCs stored in the PCM. This may be due to the engine harness contacting the hose crimp end or spring clamp tangs on the exhaust heat exchanger heater hose assembly.
11025611Nov 12, 2025Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
11025528Nov 10, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 24-2189 to update the service procedure and add 2025 affected vehicles. Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Raptor vehicles equipped with an ESOF transfer case (minor feature code FMLAS) may exhibit an intermittent grinding/hum/rumble noise from the front wheel area while in 2WD that goes away when the vehicle is put into 4WD. These vehicles will also have no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored…
11025526Nov 10, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has…
11024872Oct 30, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701…
11024900Oct 29, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running. This may be due to the starter motor drive gear not retracting after…
11024532Oct 24, 2025Body and structure, Other or unknown. Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step 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 tailgate step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the revised Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-04.
11024522Oct 24, 2025Lane departure, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) * DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR This may be…
11024530Oct 21, 2025Electrical system, Fuel system. Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off.
11024526Oct 21, 2025Lane departure, Electrical system. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
11024272Oct 9, 2025Electrical system. Some 2025 F-150 Tremor and Raptor vehicles may be equipped with auxiliary/upfitter switches that do not have rubber tips. Switches no longer equipped with rubber tips is an appearance only change and has no impact on function or performance. Repair or replacement for auxiliary/upfitter switches no longer equipped with rubber tips should not be performed and is not warrantable.
11024271Oct 7, 2025Engine. Some 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engine, 2021-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, and 2021-2024 Bronco and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a…
11024021Oct 4, 2025Engine. Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System…
11024199Oct 1, 2025Body and structure, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
11024198Oct 1, 2025Air bags. This article supersedes TSB 23-2280 to update labor times from M-time to fixed time. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above, may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3000:41 and/or U3000:54 in the occupant classification system module (OCSM) and/or B00A0:09, B00A0:63, B00A0:64 and/or B00A0:68 in the restraints control module (RCM).
11023302Sep 19, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2201 to update the vehicles affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls, not opening all the way and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. This may be due to a calibration parameter in the driver door module (DDM) and/or passenger door…
11023724Sep 18, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Quality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
11023723Sep 18, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Quality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
11023858Sep 17, 2025Other or unknown. Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
11023198Sep 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2300 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700…
11022907Sep 5, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles built on or before 30-Apr-2025 equipped with the 9.75" rear axle (minor feature code EGPAF) may exhibit a drive pinion seal leak. To confirm a vehicle is built with a minor feature code EGPAF, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number in the upper left-hand corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to the rear axle drive…
11023716Sep 3, 2025Other or unknown. Quality improvements include: -Addresses loss of connectivity caused by the Telematics Control Unit having the incorrect configuration
11022406Aug 29, 2025Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control. This article supersedes TSB 24-2253 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above, may exhibit a condition where the SelectShift®/SelectShift transmission will downshift to a lower gear when in drive (D) and shifting to a higher gear will be unavailable in the IPC.
11022390Aug 29, 2025Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 23-2407 to update the Service Procedure and the labor operations from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above, may exhibit a "Pro Power Onboard Unavailable" message in the vehicle center display screen with diagnostic trouble Code (DTC) B15DA:09 in the Body Control Module (BCM). This may be due to the software level of the BCM and…
11022396Aug 26, 2025Electrical system, Brakes. This article supersedes TSB 22-2214 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - "Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with missing active guide lines in the reverse camera display - Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0415:86 stored in the…
11022354Aug 25, 2025Engine, Other or unknown. NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 24S55 – Supplement #1 Dated: August 15, 2025 Customer Satisfaction Program 24N12 Dated June 19, 2025 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Rental Vehicles: Added specification that long block replacement must be approved by SSSC for rental coverage to apply. • Labor Allowances: Added labor operation for photo submission on all vehicles and labor operation for…
11022147Aug 20, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 22-2224 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to various software parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM).
11022145Aug 20, 2025Brakes. This article supersedes TSB 22-2448 to update the Service Procedure and the labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above 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 software in the ABS module.
11021977Aug 16, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a B&O audio system (minor feature code IDBBQ), and various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a B&O audio system may exhibit a pop noise and/or static in the speakers at start up that cannot be turned down or off using the audio system controls.
11021973Aug 16, 2025Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 24-2252 to update the Title, Action Statement, Service Procedure and Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)s P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762…
11021971Aug 16, 2025Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2131 to add reprogram for later level software, new Steps 1-4 in Service Procedure. Updated Part List with 3 superseded part numbers.
11021975Aug 14, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown…
11022380Aug 12, 2025Engine, Other or unknown. Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Line Trucks Equipped with Diesel Engines - Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Reimbursement

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.