Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2021)
634 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 30, 2025•Document ID: 11024872Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2474
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to PCM software and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect and replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as necessary to confirm proper function. Add a new line to the repair order to document any additional rep
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - October 29, 2025•Document ID: 11024900Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54338
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running. This may be due to the starter motor drive gear not retracting after starting. To correct this condition, inspect the starter motor drive gear and shaft. If the starter motor drive gear slides back and forth by hand and/or shows signs of scoring or damage, replace the starter motor following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06 Starting System > Removal and Installation > Starter.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - October 24, 2025•Document ID: 11024532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54326
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the revised Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-04.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 24, 2025•Document ID: 11024522Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2512
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) * DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR This may be due to the software in the CMR.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024530Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54317
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off. This may be due to software in the TRM.<br /><br />Verify the TRM software part number in the vehicle using Ford diagnosis and repair system (FDRS) to be PC3T-19J297-BF, PC3T-19J297-FF, ML3T-19J297-CD or ML3T-19J297-GD. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software". If one of the listed software part numbers is present, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM. For vehicles with any other software part number in the TRM, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 to continue with normal diagnostics outside of this article. For claiming use causal part 19H332 and labor operation 12651D and 12651D4 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS)
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54313
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
Associated Products (62)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Mustang2024 Ford Transit+ 42 moreAssociated Documents - October 9, 2025•Document ID: 11024272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54284
- Date Added:
- October 14, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2025 F-150 Tremor and Raptor vehicles may be equipped with auxiliary/upfitter switches that do not have rubber tips. Switches no longer equipped with rubber tips is an appearance only change and has no impact on function or performance. Repair or replacement for auxiliary/upfitter switches no longer equipped with rubber tips should not be performed and is not warrantable.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 7, 2025•Document ID: 11024271Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54275
- Date Added:
- October 14, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engine, 2021-2023 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, 2021-2024 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, and 2021-2024 Bronco and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine. This noise may occur on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to an internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Engine > Pinpoint Test F has been updated to include additional steps along with a video to identify the affected VCT unit that requires replacement.
Associated Products (21)2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Edge2021 Ford Explorer2021 Ford F-1502021 Lincoln Aviator+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - October 4, 2025•Document ID: 11024021Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54269
- Date Added:
- October 8, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has been updated. Additionally, WSM, Section 303-01 > Removal and Installation > Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
Associated Products (20)2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford F-1502022 Ford Transit2022 Lincoln Navigator2021 Ford Expedition2021 Ford F-1502021 Ford Transit2021 Lincoln NavigatorAssociated Documents - October 1, 2025•Document ID: 11024199Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2466
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
Associated Products (20)2025 Ford F-1502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford F-1502023 Lincoln Nautilus2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford F-1502022 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Lincoln Navigator2021 Ford Edge2021 Ford Expedition2021 Ford F-1502021 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Lincoln NavigatorAssociated Documents - October 1, 2025•Document ID: 11024198Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2465
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 23-2280 to update labor times from M-time to fixed time. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above, may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with 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).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 19, 2025•Document ID: 11023302Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2448
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 25-2201 to update the vehicles affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls, not opening all the way and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function. This may be due to a calibration parameter in the driver door module (DDM) and/or passenger door module (PDM).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 18, 2025•Document ID: 11023724Over The AirENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT-25.15.5 F-150
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 18, 2025•Document ID: 11023723Over The AirPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT-25.24.4 F-150
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 17, 2025•Document ID: 11023858OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25P28
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 13, 2025•Document ID: 11023198Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2429
- Date Added:
- September 18, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2300 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to PCM software and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect and replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as necessary to confirm proper function. Add a new line to the repair order to document any additional re
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 5, 2025•Document ID: 11022907OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54194
- Date Added:
- September 8, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles built on or before 30-Apr-2025 equipped with the 9.75" rear axle (minor feature code EGPAF) may exhibit a drive pinion seal leak. To confirm a vehicle is built with a minor feature code EGPAF, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number in the upper left-hand corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). This may be due to the rear axle drive pinion seal. To correct this condition, replace the rear axle drive pinion seal with revised part number NL3Z-4676-A. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-02. For claiming, use causal part number 4676 and labor operation 4676A.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 3, 2025•Document ID: 11023716Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 23-PU1113-UNX-DC F-150
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -Addresses loss of connectivity caused by the Telematics Control Unit having the incorrect configuration
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 29, 2025•Document ID: 11022406Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2413
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 24-2253 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above, may exhibit a condition where the SelectShift®/SelectShift transmission will downshift to a lower gear when in drive (D) and shifting to a higher gear will be unavailable in the IPC. Downshifting may continue, when safe entry conditions are met for each gear, and the IPC display will show the available gears counting down one by one as the vehicles' speed and engine rpm decreases. This may be due to a chafed wire harness in the SelectShift® +/- circuit.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 29, 2025•Document ID: 11022390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2355
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 23-2407 to update the Service Procedure and the labor operations from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above, may exhibit a "Pro Power Onboard Unavailable" message in the vehicle center display screen with diagnostic trouble Code (DTC) B15DA:09 in the Body Control Module (BCM). This may be due to the software level of the BCM and powertrain control module (PCM). To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS).
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