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.

• 10228876Dec 16, 2022Brakes. 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…
• 10228800Dec 13, 2022Equipment. Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging including iPhone 12 and 13. This may be due to limited compatibility with the wireless accessory charging module (WACM). To correct the…
• 10228795Dec 13, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may exhibit a no crank/no start with no powertrain control module (PCM) communication condition if the oil life is at or less than 20%. This may be due to various parameters within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
• 10228767Dec 13, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission and built on or before 13-Oct-2022 may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission area after a cold start in freezing temperatures. The noise typically goes away as the powertrain warms up. To improve the cold start noise condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
• 10228861Dec 9, 2022Equipment. 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…
• 10228957Dec 8, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 22-PU1009-TLC-CSM for 2021 F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality improvements include: - improvement to trailer license plate lights illumination. - improvement to interior motion sensor alarm to prevent inadvertent alarms. - enhancement to prevent alarm activation durring inhibit OTA updates.
• 10228763Dec 6, 2022Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 21-2205 to update the vehicles and vehicle model years affected. 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit vehicles with 3.5L EcoBoost engine having charging system diagnostics performed in the Workshop Manual (WSM) may experience the generator voltage desired (GENVDSD) parameter identification (PID) missing from the powertrain control module…
• 10228889Dec 5, 2022Equipment. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles with Ford CoPilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package (Includes Ford BlueCruise Prep Kit) BlueCruise Module Programming REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Program Terms: This program has been extended until December 31, 2023. • Service Action: Clarifications regarding Technical Information and Blue Zone. • Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: updated…
• 10228841Dec 1, 2022Steering, Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles 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) U3001:89 and U3000:96 in the power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to low voltage at the PSCM. Power steering assist will be restored when sufficient voltage is supplied.
• 10227492Nov 30, 2022Equipment. Priority Update OTA 22-PU1010-MIL-QL for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Shift quality improvements, failsafe cooling improvements, improvement to calibration of brake fluid viscosity algorithm to prevent false DTC detection at cold weather.
• 10226953Nov 23, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms: The program expiration date was incorrectly shown as October 31. 2022. The correct date is April 30, 2023. Affected Vehicles: The build dates were updated. Verbiage added to indicate the population will increase as more vehicles with modules needing recovery are…
• 10227491Nov 18, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Priority Update 22-PU1007-DOR-UP for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Improved 1-touch up window performance, Mirror unfold button performance improvement, improvements to mirror temperature monitoring (reference FSA 21B16).
• 10226770Nov 18, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers with 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package seeking service to receive the BlueCruise hands-free driver assist Software in their vehicle. FSA 21G01 expired on 30-Sep-2022, however the bulletin and technical instructions are available on PTS to support technicians performing customer pay operations.
• 10226936Nov 10, 2022Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.0kW Pro Power Onboard inverter system and built on or before 15-Jun-2021 may experience a Pro Power Onboard Unavailable message displayed in the center display screen and alternating current (AC) power outlet sockets inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1438:03 stored in the body control module (BCM) or DTC B15DA:09 stored in the BCM without observable symptoms.
• 10226756Nov 8, 2022Body and structure. 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).
• 10226950Nov 2, 2022Other or unknown, Electrical system, Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. 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…
• 10226775Nov 1, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), telematics control unit (TCU) or gateway module (GWM) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive.
• 10226737Nov 1, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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…
• 10225440Oct 28, 2022Electrical system. 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…
• 10224779Oct 21, 2022Equipment, 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…
• 10225455Oct 19, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2019-2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 04-Mar-2021 and equipped with a 5.0L engine may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0364, P060B, P062B, P1104, P164C, P2601, P2BEC, P2BED, P2BEE, P2BEF, P2BF0, P2BF1, P2BF2 and/or P2BF3 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various software parameters…
• 10225451Oct 18, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine may experience low oil pressure at idle after an oil change. This condition may be caused by a broken anti-drain back oil plug in the oil filter adapter. The anti-drain back oil plug is now available to be serviced separately from the oil filter adapter. To correct this condition, follow this service procedure to replace the anti-drain back oil plug.
• 10224775Oct 18, 2022Engine 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…
• 10225542Oct 6, 2022Equipment. 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…
• 10222788Oct 6, 2022Brakes. 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…
• 10222311Sep 29, 2022Back-over prevention (rear 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".
• 10222308Sep 27, 2022Engine 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.
• 10222259Sep 27, 2022Engine 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…
• 10222070Sep 20, 2022Electrical 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.
• 10220381Sep 13, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and 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…
• 10219070Aug 31, 2022Electrical 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…
• 10218916Aug 24, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Priority Update 22-PU0727-VI-FX for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available.Quality Improvements Include: Prevent "failure to de-inhibit" condition on future PSCM OTA updates.
• 10218902Aug 24, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may experience and illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2ABA, P2ABC, P2AB7 and/or P2AB9 stored in the PCM. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. If no other DTCs or drivability symptoms are present, clear the…
• 10218610Aug 22, 2022Brakes. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning and non-3.5L PowerBoost) 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.
• 10218607Aug 22, 2022Brakes. Some 2021-2022 F-150 3.5L PowerBoost, 2022 F-150 Lightning and 2022 Expedition/Navigator 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 ABS module software parameters. This condition does not affect brake system hydraulic functionality. Clear the DTC to restore…
• 10218631Aug 18, 2022Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may experience a snap, click and/or pop noise coming from the tailgate when closing. This may be to due an incorrectly positioned tailgate torsion rod. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to position the tailgate torsion rod and tighten the clamp block bolts.
• 10218622Aug 12, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 400 watt direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) inverter system with a pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket may experience the DC/AC inverter system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1330:9A stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to a connection issue at C4628. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure…
• 10218634Aug 8, 2022Body and structure, Electrical system. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles equipped with a power release tailgate- Unintended Tailgate opening; Supplement 1: Parts ordering information and full repair instructions are now available to support completion of this customer satisfaction program.
• 10217832Aug 2, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2018-2021 F-150 3.3L, 2020-2021 Explorer 3.3L, and 2020-2021 Transit 3.5L may experience an illuminated low oil pressure and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0521 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after a short block or long block replacement. This may be due to a design change of the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor, which is not backwards compatible.
• 10218616Aug 1, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 01-May-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 will also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to…
• 10217830Aug 1, 2022Equipment. Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging, inoperative, notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in the center screen display is not showing.
• 10217136Jul 31, 2022Equipment. Software Update 3 Part 1 for 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements Include: Digital owner manual updates. Trailer brake gain default value for "No Active Trailer" is being changed from 0 to 15. Disables low power mode to prevent video signal concerns durring a quick start-up. Subscription service fixes. Fixes to Auto Clock Update and Secure My Assets features. Fix for Onboard…
• 10217028Jul 29, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SOC) drops below 50%. A warning may also set if the…
• 10216962Jul 29, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with DTC P2C44:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an issue with ground circuit GD132 or the auxiliary battery isolator. Perform Pinpoint Test I in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06D and make sure the integrity of GD132 is carefully inspected…
• 10216959Jul 29, 2022Equipment, Suspension. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 16-Jun-2022 may experience a clunk, thump, and/or rattle noise from the front and /or rear when going over bumps. This may be due to a concern with the shock absorbers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 100-04 and 204-00 to perform the appropriate noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) diagnosis and inspections. If diagnosis leads to a shock absorber…
• 10216953Jul 26, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 06-Jun-2022 may experience a rattle noise from the exhaust near the exhaust tailpipe actuators. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle, and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition…
• 10216463Jul 22, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150, Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Expedition/Navigator 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 software in the IPMA. To correct the…
• 10216540Jul 20, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with On-Board Scale may exhibit DTC U3000:54 stored in the VDM after replacement and will not clear. A warning message may also be displayed in the center display screen. If programmable module installation (PMI) was not followed or the original VDM will not communicate, the U3000:54 may be stored. If the original VDM communicates, perform a PMI before VDM removal.
• 10215718Jul 13, 2022Suspension, Equipment. This article supersedes TSB 21-2253 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some 2021 F-150 (non-Raptor/non-Tremor) vehicles with rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 1542 kg (3,400 lb) or 1724 kg (3,800 lb) shown on the vehicle certification (VC) label may experience a pop/clunk/snap noise from the rear of vehicle when driving up/down an incline at an angle (frame twist). This approach angle would be similar to…
• 10216060Jul 12, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic procedures have been updated to more accurately diagnose A/C performance concerns. Refer to the updated Diagnosis and Testing, and General Procedure in the WSM, Section 412-00 Climate Control System for diagnostic procedures

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