Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2021)
648 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 5, 2022•Document ID: 10228889Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 21G01 S2
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 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 mail date for revised owner letter. ⢠Owner Refunds: adding refunds for software installation done after program expiration. ⢠Technical Information: Added steps and clarifications.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51226
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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. To clear the DTCs using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS), select and run the PSCM - Reset the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) application. Once cleared, cycle the ignition to verify normal system operation. If the DTCs return, refer to Workshop Manual Section 211-02 for normal diagnostics. For claiming, use causal part 3504.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 30, 2022•Document ID: 10227492Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 2122OTA22PU11010
- Date Added:
- December 8, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryPriority 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.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 23, 2022•Document ID: 10226953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22B08 S2
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 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 identified. Service Action: Verbiage added to indicate the population will increase as more vehicles with modules needing recovery are identified. Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: Verbiage added on mailing owner letters to additional owners as they are identified. Owner Refund Expiration Date: The owner refund expiration date was incorrectly shown as May 27, 2022. The correct date is April 30, 2023.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10227491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 21OTA22PU1007DOR
- Date Added:
- December 7, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryPriority 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).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226770Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51216
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCustomers 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. Enter 21G01 in the PTS search engine on the upper right side of the webpage and select Technical Info to download the installation instructions.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 10, 2022•Document ID: 10226936Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2429
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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. This may be due to various software parameters in the direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the software in the DCACA. NOTE: A 2.0kW Pro Power Onboard inverter system is identified by the DCAC inverter assembly being located in the cabin under the rear seat on the left side of the vehicle. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-05 > Component Location.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 8, 2022•Document ID: 10226756Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51185
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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).
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 21M08 S2
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 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 Information have also been updated accordingly. Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: All parts are on open order. Special Service Support Center (SSSC) contact is no longer required to order tailgate actuator ground wiring kit
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10226775Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2404
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis 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. The PTS OTA Dashboard on vehicles with this condition may also display multiple APIM and/or TCU updates have failed, and/or a no OTA history message. In addition, on vehicles with this condition, the customer may have reported experiencing a Ford Power-Up software update failure message via the vehicle display and/or FordPass/LincolnWay. This may be due to an internal software error. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update and/or recover the APIM/TCU. Note: Only 10% of vehicles may require this procedure.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10226737Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51171
- Date Added:
- November 29, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 appropriate scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 2005 and applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 28, 2022•Document ID: 10225440Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51160
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 21, 2022•Document ID: 10224779Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51141
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 codes (DTCs) setting as hard faults, no further diagnostics is recommended.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 19, 2022•Document ID: 10225455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2393
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM and reset the keep alive memory (KAM).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225451Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2386
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10224775Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51134
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 serviced in pairs. It is no longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop Manual, Section 309-00D has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part 5A212 and applicable labor operations in Section 05 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - NL3Z-18663-A (2 req).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 6, 2022•Document ID: 10225542Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22P08 S2
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 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 population has been added to the affected vehicles with updated build dates. Added requirement to verify through PTS that the Field Service Action (FSA) is still open (OASIS) and the vehicle has not already received the OTA update
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 6, 2022•Document ID: 10222788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51120
- Date Added:
- October 11, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA SU3 F-150
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySoftware 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".
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2357
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
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