Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2021)

634 manufacturer communications on file.

January 12, 2022•Document ID: 10207114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50388
Date Added:
February 4, 2022
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image processing module A (IPMA). If programming fails or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) states a file failed to flash after replacing the IPMA or reprogramming IPMA software, test the battery using any approved Rotunda tool including the GR-190, GRX-3590, and DCA-8000. Fully recharge or replace the battery according to results of the tool. Set the battery charger to maintain battery voltage between 12.6 and 13.6 volts during the entire programming procedure. The IPMA programming procedure may take several hours to complete due to the size of the software files required.
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2022 Ford Explorer 2022 Ford F-150 2022 Lincoln Aviator 2021 Ford Explorer 2021 Ford F-150 2021 Lincoln Aviator
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January 12, 2022•Document ID: 10206843
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 21-2404
Date Added:
February 4, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously from high A/C pressures. This concern may be from the evaporator freezing up due to the evaporator temperature sensor being biased. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the evaporator temperature sensor.
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January 10, 2022•Document ID: 10207054
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50384
Date Added:
February 4, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021-2022 F-150 and Bronco vehicles built with SYNC 4 require a connected phone with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay active to enable voice interactions and use of the steering wheel Voice Control button. This is due to the affected vehicles not having built in voice interactions capability. Vehicles with built in voice interactions capability can be identified as also being equipped with the built in Connected Navigation feature which includes a navigation tab on the touchscreen. Diagnostics should only be performed for voice interactions on vehicles equipped with built in voice interaction capability or with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay active.
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January 10, 2022•Document ID: 10207053
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50383
Date Added:
February 4, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E vehicles may display OTA Update Not Successful messages on the vehicles center touchscreen. Also, when a software update is being performed on the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) using the FDRS, the center touchscreen may not indicate the APIM software is downloading when plugging a USB drive into the vehicle. This may be due to an APIM software concern. Inform customers that Ford is currently working on a solution for this condition that is to be released via the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) in February 2022. Inform the customer that they can continue to drive the vehicle and only need to schedule a follow-up appointment if they are still experiencing the OTA Update Not Successful message in March 2022 or if the APIM is not able to be updated via the FDRS. Monitor OASIS for updates.
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December 24, 2021•Document ID: 10205717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 21-2434
Date Added:
January 1, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6, P07F7, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704 and/or P2705 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to sticking valves in the main control valve body. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to perform the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine for the appropriate clutch(s) and/or overhaul the main control valve body.
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December 17, 2021•Document ID: 10205722
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
21B37-S1
Date Added:
January 3, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 Vehicles with a 5.0L Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Calibration for Oil Minder Update Program Terms: The program expiration date has been extended through September 30, 2022. Follow Up Owner Notifications: Owner letters advising of the extended expiration date will be sent.
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December 17, 2021•Document ID: 10205529
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 21-2436
Date Added:
January 1, 2022
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a Motor Coolant Over Temperature message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A2F:94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to software parameters in the SOBDMC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
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2021 Ford F-150
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December 17, 2021•Document ID: 10205487
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50360
Date Added:
December 26, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message displayed that will not clear when DTCs are not present and the vehicle has been road tested to relearn the steering wheel angle center. If this is the case, enable the rear view camera in the touchscreen and note what is seen in the image. The bottom of the image should include most of the rear bumper, but the license plate or the tailgate mounted Ford emblem should not be visible. The rear bumper should also be centered in the image. If the camera is pointing too far downward or is off center, apply some flock tape to adjust the camera angle and resecure the camera while noting the effect on the image. Once the camera image has been corrected, perform the appropriate FDRS camera alignment procedure then verify the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message is no longer present.
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December 10, 2021•Document ID: 10205477
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50337
Date Added:
December 26, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a B And O audio system may exhibit the rear sliding window glass rattling when in the open position music is playing. This may be due to a low amount of tension provided by the rear window glass sliding rail and/or the defroster wire vibrating between the two panes of glass. 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 that is expected in March 2022. Replacement of the rear sliding window assembly will not resolve this condition. Monitor OASIS for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.
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December 8, 2021•Document ID: 10205474
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50329
Date Added:
December 26, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, non-hybrid, may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. Cycling the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting repair. This routine's usage has been expanded for various symptoms across the life of the vehicle. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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December 7, 2021•Document ID: 10205473
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARKING BRAKE
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50327
Date Added:
December 26, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150 Tremor vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2021 may exhibit a condition where the active park assist system is inoperative with an Active Park Fault message displayed in the instrumental panel cluster (IPC) and/or in the SYNC display. This may be due to the software in the anti-lock brake system (ABS). To correct this condition, reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming use causal part 2C219 and the applicable labor operations of Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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2021 Ford F-150
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December 7, 2021•Document ID: 10205446
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50323
Date Added:
December 26, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2021 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P206C in the powertrain control module (PCM). Review of repair data supports that P206C is often the result of incorrect diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) concentration. Per Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Pinpoint Test (PPT) RJ, a DEF concentration reading below 28% will set P206C and cause vehicle derate. If low concentration is suspected, drain fluid and replace with known good DEF before replacing any parts. Low concentration of DEF is not a warrantable condition.
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2021 Ford F-150
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November 23, 2021•Document ID: 10204040
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50306
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0496, P0456, P0455, P04F0, and/or P0451. Ford has tested returned EVAP canister purge valves and found them to be fully functional. Prior to replacing the canister purge valve or other EVAP components, perform the following tests using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) Scan Tool: Full System EVAP Leak Test - FDRS Location: TOOLBOX > PCM > PCM - Evap Emissions System Test and the EVAP Purge Valve Leak Test - FDRS Location: TOOLBOX > PCM > Evap Emission System Toolbox > CPV Check.
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November 18, 2021•Document ID: 10203654
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 21-2407
Date Added:
December 1, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may exhibit a harsh 1-3 upshift and/or a harsh electric to gas engine drive transition. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
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2021 Ford F-150
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November 16, 2021•Document ID: 10204035
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50294
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience the IPC going blank or rebooting during an incoming or outgoing cell phone call. This may be due to the cell phone connected to SYNC having an emoji alongside the text of a name in the cell phone's contact list. If suspected, interview the customer about the concern happening during calls with specific contacts. If confirmed, have the customer remove emojis from the text of names in their contact list and re-evaluate. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition and will be released via an over the air (OTA) software update expected in February 2022. Software will update automatically if the vehicle is connected to FordPass. Monitor OASIS for additional information. Schedule a service appointment for customers that are not connected to FordPass once the repair becomes available.
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2021 Ford F-150
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November 15, 2021•Document ID: 10203900
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50290
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F150 vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0253:00 stored in the ABS module. This DTC will not cause observable conditions or result from concerns with other vehicle systems. Diagnose all other DTCs before addressing U0253:00. This DTC should be disregarded when performing diagnostics for concerns unrelated to the ABS system. If an ABS system concern is present, perform normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), section 206-09 > anti-lock brake system > diagnosis and testing. Ford is working on a software update that is expected via over the air (OTA) to resolve this informational DTC that is expected by June 2022.
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2021 Ford F-150
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November 15, 2021•Document ID: 10203896
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50289
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an erroneous diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2404:92 stored in the gateway module (GWM) after an over the air (OTA) update was performed or the GWM software was updated using the Ford Diagnosis And Repair System (FDRS). This may be due to various software parameters within the GWM. If this DTC is identified during normal diagnostics, but the vehicle does not exhibit any customer concerns around the GWM operation, this DTC should be disregarded. This DTC does not cause any observable concerns or warning messages and does not affect vehicle performance or durability. Ford is developing a software update which will be delivered to the vehicle via an over-the-air (OTA) GWM update in December 2021 to prevent this DTC from setting erroneously.
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2021 Ford F-150
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November 11, 2021•Document ID: 10203892
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50278
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 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 connections between the IPMA and the affected camera(s). Refer to cell 145 of the online wiring diagram to identify affected connections. If an issue is found with any coaxial cable, the coaxial cable (10E929) can be serviced individually instead of the entire harness. If all connections are secure, continue with diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13B. For claiming, use causal part number 10E929.
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November 10, 2021•Document ID: 10203890
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50276
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
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. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0415:86 may also be present in the IPMA. This may be due to a network interruption during module programming and/or when a module was disconnected which can cause the steering center find to be reset and various features to become disabled. The steering center find can be relearned by driving the vehicle for approximately 5 minutes, above 18 mph (30 km/h) and with no steering wheel input for a few seconds. When steering center is found, the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message should clear. If the active guide lines are missing, perform the IPMA camera alignment using Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS).
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November 8, 2021•Document ID: 10203861
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 50271
Date Added:
December 7, 2021
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Bronco/Edge/Nautilus customers may experience an inoperative FordPass/LincolnWay app, features in FordPass/LincolnWay are not functioning and/or the customer cannot pair the FordPass/LincolnWay mobile app to the vehicle. If the telematics control unit (TCU) on the vehicle does not exhibit any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), but the customer is running into these app concerns, this may be due to poor cell signal getting to the TCU. The TCU - Provisioning Application on the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool will provide cell signal strength information that can help to diagnose the source of the poor cell signal. If poor cell signal is found, refer to WSM 415-00 to help identify an antenna concern. Be sure the vehicle is an open environment.
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