2021 Ford F-550 SD technical service bulletins
238 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2021 Ford F-550 SD.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01--Owner Letter Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and...
- For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak...
- This bulletin supersedes 24-2249
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model...
- Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to...
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2549
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2249 to update the claim quantity of the torque converter nuts, part number...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...
- Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...
- Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack
- Pull/drift condition during braking
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List
- Rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2119 to update the vehicles affected, parts list, and Service Procedure
- Rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running
- Step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving
- Inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument...
- Rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine...
- Certain 2017 and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine
- Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine
- Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or...
- Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Line Trucks Equipped with Diesel Engines
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2200 to update the parts list to add the new camshaft and tappet service...
- Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2076 to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software level...
- Delayed engagement into drive and/or reverse on initial start-up. The condition may occur at times after...
- Upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle
- Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super...
- Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0420 and/or P0430 stored...
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year P558 Super Duty Vehicles Super Duty Trucks with Event Data Recorder (EDR)...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3012 only stored in the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset diagnostic trouble codes...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), lack of power, and/or excessive turbo noise during...
- Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and rear wheel drive (RWD) may require...
- Pull/drift condition during braking.
- DTCs U024B and/or U024C in the auxiliary protocol interface module (APIM).
- Certain 2018
- In affected vehicles, the Variable Displacement Oil Pump (VDOP) delivers oil to the engine at low...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- In affected vehicles, the Variable Displacement Oil Pump (VDOP) delivers oil to the engine at low...
- 018-2024 F-150/F-Super Duty
- Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2087 to update the Part List
- Thump/whine/knock noise from the midship fuel tank at idle or during key on, engine off (KOEO) after...
- Certain 2020-2024 Super Duty and 2021-2025 Model Year Econoline Equipped With a 6.8L or 7.3L Gasoline...
- Certain 2018
- Various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt...
- Programming Error
- Programming Error
- Certain 2020-2024 Super Duty and 2021-2025 Model Year Econoline Equipped With a 6.8L or 7.3L Gasoline...
- When replacing the E clutch hub (7P211) on 2020-2024 F-Super Duty and 2024-2025 F-650/F-750 vehicles...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2201, P2209, P220E...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual...
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- 2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid...
- Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require a long block replacement of...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- When replacing the transmission case on a 2020-2022 F-Super Duty equipped with a 10R140 transmission, the...
- Power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound
- Certain 2021-2022 Model Year Econoline, Super Duty Chassis Cab, F53 Motor Home, F59 Step Van, and...
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 and/or P0455 stored...
- 2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P21DD, P20BA. P20B9,...
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions
- Condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrical symptoms including a dead...
- Lack of heat or cooling from the cabin vents when the climate control settings are adjusted between hot...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2023 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0315, P054F, P054E,...
- Condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset diagnostic trouble codes...
- Ticking/clicking/tapping noise at idle that is loudest at the front of the engine where the front timing...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1674 stored in the...
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2022 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but...
- Dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe...
- Ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2313 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure, and vehicle production...
- Issues with the tailgate center step moulding
- A/C system blowing only warm air
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), lack of power, and/or excessive turbo noise during...
- Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may utilize a snow plow with light...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Condition where it is difficult to insert the ignition key and/or turn it to the accessory position when...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0339 stored in the...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2095 to update the vehicles affected
- Rear interior courtesy dome lamps that do not turn off after the doors are shut with the ignition on...
- Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate
- One of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging,...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 stored in the...
- Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have...
- Perceived inoperative power tailgate latch release function
- Ticking/clicking/tapping noise at idle that is loudest at the front of the engine where the front timing...
- Malfunction or an inoperable condition with the power roof opening panel or sunshade where the...
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate
- Metallic grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle under light acceleration between 23-33 mph (37-53...
- Cracked or splitting driver air bag cover
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0073 for the ambient air...
- Tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls
- Pull / drift condition during braking
- Cooling fan with excessive noise or stays on continuously
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- 2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Thump/whine/knock noise from the fuel tank at idle or during key on, engine off (KOEO) after performing...
- Step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving
- Harsh reverse to drive engagements without diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to sticking...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after an on-demand self test
- Previously not properly completed powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming or programmable module...
- No forward or reverse engagement with 3 or more clutch stuck off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) at one...
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Some 2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on 07-Jul-2021 and through...
- Hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL)...
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
- Condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrical symptoms including a dead...
- Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp due to various diagnostic trouble codes or faults
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and a 4x4 warning lamp with DTC P1812 stored in the...
- Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with...
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Reconfigure the RCM with As-Built Data In all of the...
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer,...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure
- 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R140 automatic transmission at times may exhibit a...
- Delayed engagement into drive and/or reverse on initial start-up. The condition may occur at times after...
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106 stored in the...
- Low-speed downshift operation concern with automatic engine braking enabled
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2055 to update the Title, Issue, Action, vehicles affected and production...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0315, P054F and/or P02ED...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with various fuel system related diagnostic trouble codes...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding
- Various steering fault messages with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1B00 stored in the power steering...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0315 stored in the...
- Inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the...
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way...
- Condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrical symptoms including a dead...
- Message on the center stack screen indicating a circuit breaker on the bed panel outlet is tripped
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Metallic grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle under light acceleration between 23-33 mph (37-53...
- Various steering fault messages with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1B00 stored in the power steering...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P20E8 and/or P208B stored...
- All of the affected vehicles were built with front spring and front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) below...
- Steering bind or front driveline noise because the hublocks do not automatically disengage immediately...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Wheels
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2144 to update the vehicle model years affected and the Part List
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P20E8 and/or P208B stored...
- In all of the affected vehicles, a distressed No. 1 planetary needle bearing inside the ring gear assembly...
- No crank/no start condition with an open fuse F48 (position 23) in the battery junction box (BJB). This...
- Intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the...
- Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped from the factory with an exterior backup alarm may also...
- No crank/no start condition with an open fuse F48 (position 23) in the battery junction box (BJB). This...
- Condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp with...
- Engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the...
- Touch screen appearing to be randomly touched without user input, slow operation and/or inoperative touch...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 stored in the...
- Lack of heat or cooling from the cabin vents when the climate control settings are adjusted between hot...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 stored in the...
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates...
- Customer concern of intermittently exhibiting excessive steering oscillation
- Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) and 17 inch aluminum wheels may...
- Ticking or scraping noise coming from the bellhousing
- Inoperative radio, no communication with the audio front control module (ACM), and/or diagnostic code...
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021...
- Hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL)...
- Lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions
- Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine or a 7.3L gas engine and dual...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with various fuel system related diagnostic trouble codes...
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2336 to update the Title, Issue, Action, vehicles affected and production...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P07F6...
- Thump/whine/knock noise from the fuel tank at idle or during key on, engine off (KOEO). The noise may be...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2459, P246C and/or...
- Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles may intermittently exhibit excessive steering oscillation
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns with or without transmission diagnostic trouble codes(DTC) in...
- Accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 stored in the...
- Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106 stored in the powertrain...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp with only DTC P07F6 stored in the transmission...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0339 stored in the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106 stored in the powertrain...
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