Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2021)
634 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 4, 2022•Document ID: 10211713Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2118
- Date Added:
- May 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis 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 inspect the front brake flexible hose routing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 3, 2022•Document ID: 10211724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50739
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 in the DSP. To correct this condition, perform a hard reset of the DSP by disconnecting the 12-volt battery. Reprogram the DSP module using the latest version of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 18B849 and any applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 2, 2022•Document ID: 10211723Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50737
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 shorted to ground near the left engine mount bracket. If this wire is found to be shorted, repair as need per Wiring Diagram, Cell 005 and secure the harness assembly away from the engine mount bracket to prevent a recurrence.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 29, 2022•Document ID: 10210939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA SU2 P4 F150
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySoftware 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.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 28, 2022•Document ID: 10210850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:SIDEWALL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50733
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22B08
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 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.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 25, 2022•Document ID: 10210744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2151
- Date Added:
- May 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 25, 2022•Document ID: 10210498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2151
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 Procedure to reprogram the PCM.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 20, 2022•Document ID: 10210804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50715
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 date. 3. Reboot customer device. For claiming, use causal part -14G670- and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 20, 2022•Document ID: 10210803Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50714
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 (FCS). Service stock has been corrected.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 20, 2022•Document ID: 10210801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50713
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 condition does not affect brake system hydraulic functionality. Clear the DTC to restore ABS and stability-traction control functionality and inform customers that Ford is developing a software update which will be delivered to the vehicle via an over-the-air (OTA) ABS update in November 2022 to prevent this condition.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 15, 2022•Document ID: 10210422Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50702
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 For: SBL. This may be due to a software issue with the FDRS and is currently under investigation. As a temporary solution, connect a battery charger to the 12v battery and perform software updates to all other available modules. When these software updates are complete, continue with PMI of the ABS module and/or PSCM.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 15, 2022•Document ID: 10210421Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50701
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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. To correct the condition, download and run the DDM - Driver Door Module (DDM) Configuration and the PDM - Passenger Door Module (PDM) Configuration app using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). If the concern persists, refer to appropriate Workshop Manual section for normal diagnosis. For claiming, use causal part 14B291 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 15, 2022•Document ID: 10210393Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2150
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis 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. 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 (4)Associated Documents - April 14, 2022•Document ID: 10210420Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50700
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 13, 2022•Document ID: 10210394Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50691
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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. The steering center find can be relearned by driving the vehicle approximately 5 minutes above 18 mph (30 km/h) straight ahead on a flat surface with no steering inputs for a few seconds. When steering center is found the Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable message will go away.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 13, 2022•Document ID: 10210388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 22-2129
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 12, 2022•Document ID: 10210896Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22P08-S1
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryCertain 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.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 11, 2022•Document ID: 10210244Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50671
- Date Added:
- April 13, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM), accessory protocol interface module (APIM) and/or telematics control unit (TCU) not being at the correct software level to support an IPC software update. Perform all available software updates for the GWM, APIM and/or TCU. When these software updates are complete, continue with PMI and/or software update of the IPC.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 6, 2022•Document ID: 10210242Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 50661
- Date Added:
- April 13, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 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 or loose/corroded grounds. Inspect FPCM connector, applicable grounds (F-150- G401, Expedition/Navigator- G403, Transit- G401, 2018-2019 Explorer G302, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator- G407) and confirm FPCM connector (F-150- C4336, Expedition/Navigator- C433, Transit- C433, 2018-2019 Explorer C3239, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator- C4033) is fully seated prior to performing PC/ED diagnostics or replacing any components.
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