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.

• 10215247Jun 30, 2022Other or unknown. Priority Update PU0614-SRV-RC for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Update to prepair vehicle for future 22S17 & 22S15 OTA updates.
• 10214882Jun 30, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 (non-Lightning) vehicles may experience the gear selector lever being stuck in the Park position with no diagnostic trouble codes and/or messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster or touchscreen. This may be due to a power cord being plugged into the pickup bed alternating current (AC) power outlet socket or the pickup bed AC power outlet socket cover being stuck open. To correct the…
• 10214881Jun 29, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM). This may be due to software parameters in various modules. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules.
• 10214762Jun 27, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 06-Dec-2021 equipped with a Pro Power Onboard inverter system may experience Ground Fault Detected message displayed after performing the test function and/or Breaker Tripped message displayed that indicates the incorrect breaker location. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). To correct the condition, follow the Service…
• 10214841Jun 24, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT require the Transmission Strategy Download application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to be run after certain transmission or module repairs. The Transmission Strategy Download routine is failing in FDRS levels 32.5.3 and 32.5.4. The FDRS development team is working to resolve this in a future release of FDRS.
• 10214837Jun 23, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera), Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Mar-2022 at Dearborn Truck Plant or built on or before 11-May-2022 at Kansas City Assembly Plant and equipped with power tailgate release may exhibit a perceived inoperative power tailgate latch release function. This may be due to a change to the power tailgate release strategy after the body control module (BCM) has received a software update or the BCM has been…
• 10214865Jun 21, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
• 10214832Jun 21, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error within the FordPass or LincolnWay App and not due to a concern on the vehicle. Verify that the customers FordPass or LincolnWay App is at the latest version.
• 10214756Jun 21, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment, Body and structure. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where a front and/or crew cab rear door will not open from the exterior handle when the doors are unlocked or where the exterior handle seems blocked from reaching full travel (full stroke). This may be due to the engagement of the resettable inertia lock feature within the handle reinforcement mechanism. If this is the case, the mechanism can be reset to allow…
• 10214755Jun 21, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. This article supersedes TSB 21-2310 to update the Issue, Action, Service Procedure. 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, touchscreen freezing/locking up, Pro-Power Onboard messaging confusion after a tripped circuit breaker…
• 10214132Jun 15, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repair performed on their vehicle.
• 10214124Jun 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 3.5L PowerBoost and built on or before 12-May-2022 may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) and no diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to various software parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure…
• 10214160Jun 8, 2022Electrical 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 and/or U061E: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…
• 10214158Jun 8, 2022Electrical system. Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, 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, damaged pins/terminals…
• 10214162Jun 7, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Mar-2022 and some 2021-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 14-Mar-2022 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may experience a coolant leak at the thermostat housing. This may be due to an incomplete weld on the thermostat housing which can leak during normal vehicle operation. To correct the condition, replace the thermostat housing using service…
• 10214119Jun 7, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Raptor/Tremor vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may experience reduced engine power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the upper radiator air deflector fit and possible interference with the engine air cleaner fresh air inlet. To correct the condition, follow…
• 10213708Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10213706Jun 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may exhibit the BlueCruise feature being inoperative with a Keep Hands On Steering Wheel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after performing FSA 21G01. This may be due to an image processing module A (IPMA) configuration concern. Using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS), download and run the IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA)…
• 10214120Jun 1, 2022Brakes. Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with missing active guide lines in the reverse camera display and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0415:86 stored in the IPMA. This may be due to a software issue with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to…
• 10213734Jun 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit - Unsold Vehicles - Reinvoice/Window Label Replacement Verification, - Sold Vehicles - Owner Refund.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…
• 10212975May 31, 2022Equipment. Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit -Unsold Vehicles - Reinvoice/Window Label Replacement Verification -Sold Vehicles - Owner Refund 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.
• 10212957May 24, 2022Electrical system. Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle commands such as door lock/unlock, remote start, vehicle location, etc. The battery drain may be caused by excessive calls for data through the vehicle network keeping it in an…
• 10212125May 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with the rear 3/4 floating axle and with less than 5,000 miles (8,000 km) built on or before 10-Feb-2022 may exhibit various warning messages displayed/illuminated warning indicators in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0036, C0037 and/or U1012 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be due to…
• 10211997May 20, 2022Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages. Certain 2021-2022 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repair performed on their vehicle.
• 10212123May 19, 2022Equipment. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may experience a Stow Work Surface Before Driving message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) even when the work surface is already in the stowed position. This can be corrected by replacing the work surface switch (ML3Z-16B572-A) that is now available separately. This switch allows the concern to be corrected without the replacement of the entire center seat back assembly…
• 10212122May 18, 2022Equipment. Some 2021 F-150 and 2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0140:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM) after completing a TRM software update. This may be due to software parameters in the gateway module (GWM). This DTC does not affect vehicle function or durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time.
• 10212118May 17, 2022Seats. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on 23-Mar-2021 and through 31-Mar-2021 may exhibit inoperative heated seats, heated steering wheel and/or rear window defrost. 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).
• 10212102May 17, 2022Electrical system. Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P21DD, P20BA. P20B9, P204C, P208A, P208B, P208C, P203B, P205B, P21CD and/or U02A2 in the…
• 10211910May 11, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 08-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant and equipped with a mid-level instrument panel cluster (IPC) which has an 8-inch display and may experience a loss or resetting of the MyView configuration after a key cycle. This may be due to software parameters in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to…
• 10211710May 5, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 22-2050 to update the Issue and Action. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a low-level instrument panel cluster (IPC) which has a 4.2-inch display may experience erratic operation of the Eco-Coach feature, or this feature may be missing and/or the transmission temperature gauge reading inaccurate. This may be due to software parameters in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the…
• 10211949May 4, 2022Other or unknown, Electrical system. 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 - Customers of early-launch 2021 F-150 or 2021 Mustang Mach-E with Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 Prep Package (includes BlueCruise Prep Kit 43C/50G) will receive: Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) that include…
• 10211713May 4, 2022Brakes, Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 21-2295 to update the Parts List. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 14-June-2021 may exhibit a rubbing noise at the front of the vehicle while driving and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be caused by an incorrectly routed front brake flexible hose. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to…
• 10211724May 3, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles and 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Expedition/Explorer vehicles built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the Instrument cluster, no communication with audio control module (ACM) or digital signal processor (DSP) module, and/or DTC U1084, U0237 and/or U0238. This may be due to the software…
• 10211723May 2, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may experience a Check Charging System message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may also be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM): U012D, U042E, U0284, U0285, and/or U0645. This may be due to local interconnect network (LIN) circuit VE181 (WH-GN), near connector C102A, being…
• 10210939Apr 29, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Software Update 2 (SU2) Phase 4 for 2021 Model Year F-150 vehicles is now available. Involves: Fix for IPC reboot when receiving phone calls (22-2129). Fix for loud or off tempo turn signal "tick" sound. Fix for Trailer-Back-Up assist not functioning on some vehicles.
• 10210850Apr 28, 2022Tires. Some 2021 and 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.
• 10210898Apr 27, 2022Electrical system. Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles - Electronic Control Module Recovery: In some of the affected vehicles, an internal error in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Telematics Control Unit (TCM) module software will prevent the receipt of software updates or enhancements for these modules from Ford Power-Up or Lincoln Way. The module will operate as intended otherwise.
• 10210744Apr 25, 2022Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service…
• 10210498Apr 25, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service…
• 10210804Apr 20, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/F150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a loss of Bluetooth pairing after a key cycle after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement and programming or a software update. This may be due to APIM software. To correct the concern: 1. Perform master reset via settings > general settings > reset > master reset. 2. Make sure customer device is up to…
• 10210803Apr 20, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E/F-150/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with SYNC Gen 4 may experience a USB Error 0 being displayed in the infotainment screen during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the replacement accessory protocol interface module (APIM) ordered on 01-Jan-2022 and through 13-Apr-2022. This maybe due to a software issue with the replacement APIM. Order another APIM from Ford Component Sales…
• 10210801Apr 20, 2022Brakes. Some 2021-2022 F-150/Bronco and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator when ambient temperatures are below freezing, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1013:09 stored in the ABS module. This may be due to ABS module software parameters and the effects of low ambient temperature on brake fluid viscosity. This…
• 10210422Apr 15, 2022Brakes, Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience a Programmable Module Installation (PMI) failure of the ABS module and/or PSCM with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). An ABS module PMI failure message states: Procedure Unsuccessful - Get Flash Action Part Numbers Unable To Obtain Flash Action Part Numbers. A PSCM PMI failure message states: Procedure Unsuccessful - Check For Null Part Number Part Number Is Null…
• 10210421Apr 15, 2022Body and structure, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit various mirror, door lock, and window functions/features inoperative. There may also be various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the driver door module (DDM) and/or passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the configuration of the DDM and/or the PDM.
• 10210393Apr 15, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 22-2117 to update the Issue, Action, 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) or telematics control unit (TCU) using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive.
• 10210420Apr 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 9-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 restore PCM communication and correct the condition, follow the service procedure in Customer Satisfaction Program 21B37.
• 10210394Apr 13, 2022Steering, Electrical system. Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message after module programming has been completed. This may be due to a network interruption from programming or configuring modules, which can cause steering center find to be reset. When the steering center find is reset, this causes various features to become disabled.
• 10210388Apr 13, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Jul-2021 at Dearborn Truck Plant or 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 07-Oct-2021 at Kansas City Assembly Plant may experience the IPC reboots during an incoming or outgoing cell phone call when a cell phone is connected to the SYNC 4 system. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC.
• 10210896Apr 12, 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 longer be available.
• 10210244Apr 11, 2022Electrical system. Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience an Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) programming failure during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) and/or Software Update with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) which states either The Module Configuration Has Failed, Would You Like To Retry? or Procedure Unsuccessful - RestoreDE0x_Range Exception Writing Configuration To Module.

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