2021 Ford F-150 Service and Repair Manual

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The 2021 Ford F-150 service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • Police Responder Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SSV Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SSV Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Platinum Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Tremor Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • XL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • Raptor Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.5L 3496CC 213Cu. In. V6 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.5L 3496CC 213Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2993CC 183Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 5.0L 5038CC 307Cu. In. V8 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.7L 164Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.3L 3343CC 204Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.3L 3343CC 204Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.0L 4951CC 302Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Ford F-150 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #22V19300025/03/2022Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a t

Consequence

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing

Remedy

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.

NHTSA #22V18800025/03/2022Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transm

Consequence

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of

Remedy

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner n

NHTSA #25V72900024/10/2025Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector

Consequence

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge.

NHTSA #21V38100024/05/2021Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

Consequence

Driveshaft separation may result in a sudden loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle mo

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner n

NHTSA #21V65300023/08/2021Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Consequence

A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the ri

Remedy

Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If th

NHTSA #23V89600022/12/2023Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.

Consequence

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park with

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner

NHTSA #23V50900021/07/2023Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, ca

Consequence

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessa

NHTSA #21V09000018/02/2021Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of cha

NHTSA #21V98600016/12/2021Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the

Consequence

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if th

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the under

NHTSA #22V84200015/11/2022Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification

TSB #11032754

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

TSB #11032749

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 M

TSB #11032697

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

TSB #11032565

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)

TSB #11032563

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

TSB #11032238

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

TSB #11031913

26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function

TSB #11031640

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)

Showing the 8 most recent of 616 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250826Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was stopped, a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 reversed at approximately 55 MPH, causing the rear to crash into th

20250815Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported1 injured

Last Monday, I was driving [XXX] near Jacksonville, Fl. While in an outer lane the truck pulled to the right during rain, not like a hydroplaning. I could not regain control and hi

20250703Component: BACK OVER PREVENTIONCrash reported1 injured

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to d

20220707Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

On June 17, 2022 while driving to work on highway in Nee York Stare, I put the adaptive cruise control on so I could adjust my drivers side rear view mirror. The truck suddenly l

Showing the 4 most serious of 1201 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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