2021 Ford F-150 TSBs
633 manufacturer communications for the 2021 Ford F-150 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2021 F-150 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump binding and maintain fuel flow to the engine.
25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump binding and maintain fuel flow to the engine.
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false trailer brake fault message when starting the vehicle in cold weather
Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Resolves various user interface and data display bugs within the Towing menu
Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring
Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
"Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."
Quality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
Quality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance
Quality improvements include: -Addresses loss of connectivity caused by the Telematics Control Unit having the incorrect configuration
Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation
"Quality improvements include: -Module configuration settings update to ensure BlueCruise functilonality"
"Quality Improvements Include- - Optimized AC compressor speed for more consistent airflow through the vents. -Addresses false cylinder misfire DTC"
"Quality Improvements Include- - Optimized AC compressor speed for more consistent airflow through the vents. -Addresses false cylinder misfire DTC"
Quality improvements include: -Addresses Accessory Protocol Interface Module reboot at start up
"Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to reduce false bounce back occurrences"
Quality improvements include: -Improve battery state of charge drainage issue due to Electronic Control Unit key off load events. -SYNC screen will display correct software update status. -Software update task will be automatically terminated after trigger expiration date
Quality improvements include: Networking quality for a better experience with software updates
Quality improvements include: -Trailer Maintenance Menu will appear on the Towing Menu and User will be able to enable and disable Trailer Maintenance Reminders. -Customer will be able to use the Charge Assist application at all times to find the public charging locations.
"Quality improvements: -Prevent vehicles experiencing loss of driver frontal switch pack control . "
"Quality improvements include: -Feature that confirms all required settings are reset correctly during a remote factory reset."
Quality improvements include: -Trailer Maintenance Menu will appear on the Towing Menu and User will be able to enable and disable Trailer Maintenance Reminders. - Charge assist / Public Charging is available by default application to customer. - Customer will be able to use the…
Quality Improvements include: - Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA update.
Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve the Audio sound system.
Quality improvements include: -Disable Electric Brake Boost power derate to improve the false positive 'Check Brake System' and 'Charging System Service' warning messages. -Disables the False positive “Charging System Service Soon” and “12V Battery State of Charge Low” warning…
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 633 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine, and 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench)…
Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and…
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with…
Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC can be used normally, but it will re-appear at every…
This bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the Issue statement to include 2021-2025 vehicles that may exhibit a clicking sound coming from the gear shift lever. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with a…
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update
This bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)…
Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for F-150 vehicles, update the Parts list to replace the part number W716979-S439 with W721084-S439, and add a note for LV fluids XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 "Transfer Case Fluid". Some of the…
Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a U2100:00 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for initial configuration incomplete stored in the trailer control module (TRM). This may be due to the vehicle having a Ford accessory trailer brake kit installed without being programmed…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear suspension while turning at low speeds. This may be due to binding at the leaf spring clinch clips.
This article supersedes TSB 26-2130 to update labor operation to reprogram the PCM and check EVAP system from actual time to fixed time, and add extra time to reprogram coordinated modules (if required). Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an…
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U023A:08 in the steering column control module (SCCM) after reprogramming the SCCM with no customer symptoms present. If the vehicles automatic high beam operation is fully functional, this DTC does not…
This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-D), add the rear driveshaft flange CV joint-to-pinion…
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control…
This article updates TSB 23-2146. Reason for update: clarify prior approval requirements Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1001:31, U3000:89, and/or U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) and at…
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control…
Emission Recall 23E01 - Supplement #1 2021 Model Year F-150, 2022 Model Year Super Duty and 2023 Model Year F-650 / F-750 Truck Vehicles Equipped with Diesel Engines Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
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…
For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific…
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.