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.

• 10245357Nov 14, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) units. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the APIM to the latest software level via a…
• 10245355Nov 14, 2023Engine cooling. This article supercedes TSB 22-2388 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2021-2023 F-150 Raptor vehicles may experience a rattle noise from the exhaust at the exhaust tailpipe actuators. This may be due to the exhaust tailpipe actuator valves rattling inside the muffler assembly.
• 10245358Nov 10, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling. This article supersedes TSB 23-2279 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module…
• 10245257Nov 9, 2023Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine built on or before 01-Mar-2023 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P237C, P2C22 and/or P2C23 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the exhaust heat exchanger bypass control valve. To correct this condition replace the muffler inlet pipe. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 309-00D…
• 10246075Nov 6, 2023Electrical system. Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F150, 2022 Model Year F53/F59 Stripped Chassis, 2022-2023 Model Year F650/F750, 2023 Model Year Ranger, 2024 Model Year Econoline - Body Control Module (BCM) Replacement
• 10245178Nov 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Recall re-engagement email to customers who have not completed their recall. The message will provide a link to the Ford VIN recall look up tool to show the customer open recalls on their vehicle.
• 10244810Oct 26, 2023Steering. Software Update SU6 P2 for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Robustness actions to improve steering column control module signal management to reduce battery drain contribution. - Improvement in automatic rain sensor function.
• 10244828Oct 6, 2023Equipment. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with an IPC with a 4.2 inch display and built with minor feature code HKRAB may experience a resetting of the trip odometer and MPG information after a key cycle. To confirm a vehicle is built with minor feature code HKRAB, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System…
• 10243445Sep 29, 2023Electrical system, Other or unknown. "Software Update SU6 P1 for 2021 - 2023 F150 is now available. Quality improvements include: - Digital owner Manual addition (2023MY Only) -Improved ""Ask on Exit"" pop- up functionality - Adds a ""some display features may be temporarily unavailable"" message to the SYNC screen when a SYNC update is installing.
• 10243654Sep 28, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P084B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)
• 10243648Sep 21, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmission fluid pan. The whine noise may become louder when the transmission is at operating temperature and may increase with engine revolutions per minute (RPM) in the park (P)…
• 10243609Sep 20, 2023Equipment. Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash, bumped in a parking lot, or found during pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Prior to the replacement of any components, attempt to synchronize the mirrors by following the Power…
• 10242850Sep 20, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA) inverter (minor feature code HUKAK) may exhibit an illuminated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B124D stored in the BCM. This may be due to the DCACA inverter causing radio frequency interference (RFI).
• 10243538Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with 10 channel audio digital signal processing (DSP) module 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.
• 10243429Sep 12, 2023Equipment. "Software Update SU4 P5 for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements"
• 10243479Sep 4, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit DTCs U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement. DTC U2100 may set when the module has not been properly…
• 10242855Sep 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag indicator light that may be accompanied by 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).
• 10242851Sep 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator (BISG). To correct this…
• 10241989Aug 31, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). LC SYNC (8in screen) updates are being redeployed for 2021 F-150 vehicles. Quality improvements include: - Management of memory space to allow future updates. -Changing the default trailer profile trailer brake gain from 0 to 15 -Improvement for low power mode rearview camera distortion when the vehicle is shut off and restarted quickly without opening the vehicle doors. - Improvements to ""Secure My Assets"" and…
• 10241619Aug 28, 2023Steering, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a lack of steering assist upon start-up along with a Steering Assist Fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC U3001:68 and/or U3001:89 along with U3000:96 in the power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to low battery voltage when attempting to start the vehicle. Power steering assist will be restored when battery voltage is at or above 12 volts…
• 10241618Aug 28, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit all modules on the HS2, HS3, HS4 and MS CAN networks not responding to the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and modules on these networks fail the network test. Modules on the FD1 and HS1 networks will communicate with the FDRS. Vehicles equipped with a power opening/closing tailgate may also exhibit an inoperative power tailgate. This may be due to a gateway module…
• 10241988Aug 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-U0407-BCDC-FX for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements
• 10241987Aug 17, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0724-DOM-RS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements
• 10241447Aug 14, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with…
• 10240725Aug 4, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021 F-150 vehicles not equipped with a 360 camera system (feature code J3KAB, found by double-clicking the top left vehicle identification number (VIN) on OASIS) may exhibit an inoperative rear camera on demand feature when the rear camera button is pressed. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time.
• 10241627Aug 2, 2023Electrical system. In various 2017-2023 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…
• 10240572Aug 2, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start with a battery draw and air conditioning (A/C) clutch engaged at all times. This may be due to an opened diode in the A/C clutch field coil damaging the output driver in the body control module C (BCMC). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the BCMC and A/C clutch field coil assembly.
• 10241986Aug 1, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
• 10240719Aug 1, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis. To properly determine if the defect is warrantable, cleaning and close inspection of the affected mirror may be required.
• 10240717Aug 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative windshield wiper motor condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B130F:12 and/or B130F:14 stored in the body control module (BCM), and/or B1131:02 stored in the steering column control module (SCCM). This may be due to the connection at the windshield wiper motor connector. Refer to the Wiring Diagram, Cell 150 - Connector Views, C125 (Windshield Wiper…
• 10240459Jul 28, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 23-PU0110-RAD-PS for 2021 - 2023 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: -Keep Customer Programmed Station Presets during OTA updates.
• 10240456Jul 21, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 22-PU1009-PPO-SI for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Reduced NVH in 8th, 9th, 10th gear on vehicles with 3.5L or 2.7L engines. - Inhibits gear selector shift from park if pro power onboard outlet cover is open. - Brake fluid viscosity algorithm improvement at low temperature. - Revised injector activation strategy during engine failsafe cooling. - MyKey ABS…
• 10239475Jul 11, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA) inverter (minor feature code HUKAK) may exhibit an illuminated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B124D stored in the BCM. This may be due to the DCACA inverter causing radio frequency interference (RFI).
• 10240426Jul 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with 9.75 HD Axle -Float Axle Rear Axle Half-Shaft and Hub Assembly Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Instructions: Dealers are to follow the updated inspection procedure found in Technical Information S1 before replacing the axle shaft Mobile Repair and Pick-Up and Delivery information Labor Allowances information Part Ordering Information Owner…
• 10239099Jul 7, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. Some 2020-2021 Escape built on/before 23-Nov-2021, 2021 F-150 built on/before 08-Oct-2021, 2021 Mustang Mach-E built on/before 29-Mar-2021, 2021 Expedition built on/before 05-Aug-2021, 2021 Explorer built on/before 27-Sep-2021 and 2020-2022 Edge may exhibit a concern of the audio system does not power on, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the instrument cluster, no communication with…
• 10239098Jul 6, 2023Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator and 2023 Corsair vehicles may exhibit a Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or DTCs B115E:97, B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). These DTCs should be disregarded unless it is a DTC with a status byte 8F. Other status bytes should be disregarded as they may be caused by a camera obstruction…
• 10238461Jul 3, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. This may be due to the software level of the SYNC module (APIM). This issue does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time.
• 10238450Jun 30, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative bed lamp with B14D8:15 stored in the BCM. This may be due to the configuration of the BCM. To correct this condition, download and run the BCM - Body Control Module (BCM) Configuration application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 15604 and applicable labor times in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS)…
• 10238449Jun 30, 2023Electrical system, Fuel system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L Diesel may exhibit an oil change minder in the IPC staying at 100%. This may be due to the software in the IPC. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. Monitor OASIS for additional updates.
• 10238448Jun 30, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 Tremor vehicles built on or before 18-May-2023 may experience the instrument panel cluster (IPC) goes blank or reboots after attempting to access Trailer Tire Info in the Towing menu. This may be due to the software in the IPC. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. Inform the customer they can continue to drive the vehicle. Monitor OASIS for additional updates.
• 10238288Jun 20, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC P0171 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software level of the PCM. To correct this issue, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
• 10237975Jun 16, 2023Seats, Equipment. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on 22-Jul-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 DSM - Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) Configuration app on the latest level of the Ford…
• 10237970Jun 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTC C0604:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to firmware within the left and/or right active air dam (AAD) actuator. To correct this condition, perform normal workshop manual diagnostics and if the concern is still present, replace the right and left AAD actuators. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-19 Bumpers, Diagnosis and Testing…
• 10238724Jun 14, 2023Equipment. Priority Update 23-PU0327-DSP-AMP for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Prevents unexpected loud static noise from playing through the speakers.
• 10237966Jun 14, 2023Seats, Equipment. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front passenger OCS (occupant classification system) components (seat cushion foam, OCS bladder with OCSM (occupant classification system module) and front seat cushion adjuster) require replacement. These components are calibrated to each other and must be serviced as an assembly. The OCS service kit components are not to be installed separately.
• 10240743Jun 8, 2023Equipment. The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
• 10237787Jun 7, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative camera and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C1001:01 in the Sync Module (APIM), B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 in the Image Processing Module A (IPMA). This may be due to a loose coaxial cable or circuit connection. If only APIM DTC C1001:01 is present, verify connections between the IPMA and the APIM. If IPMA DTCs B115E:15 and/or B115E:31 are also present, verify…
• 10237786Jun 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Other or unknown. TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. When replacing the CDF cylinder, the current TSB does not require a complete transmission overhaul or cooler and converter flushing. Ford is currently reviewing the TSB. Monitor OASIS for updates.
• 10237964Jun 1, 2023Electrical system. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may fail PMI for the IPMA using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) with an error stating Procedure Unsuccesful - GetFlashActionPartNumbers Unable To Obtain Flash Action Part Numbers From Available Topology if the power steering control module (PSCM), cruise control module (CCM), camera module - rear (CMR) and/or instrument panel cluster (IPC) are not at their…
• 10236680May 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission and built on or before 23-Dec-2022 or with a 18R80/10R80MHT transmission and built on or before 15-Aug-2022 may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift.

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