# 2021 F-150 Powerboost Error Message **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [May 11, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889 "2023-05-11T12:57:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/1 "2023-05-11T12:57:14Z")
Yesterday I started my truck and this error message appeared on the driver’s display “Shift System Fault-Service required” I pressed OK and the next message was “Service Vehicle Soon”. It appears to be working fine, for a Ford anyway. A call to the dealer was not helpful. I plan to take it in next week, but has anyone else seen this message? ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/2 "2023-05-11T14:27:00Z")
Possibly just a PCM error. [https://fordauthority.com/2022/04/2021-ford-f-150-recalled-over-sudden-transmission-shift-issue/](https://fordauthority.com/2022/04/2021-ford-f-150-recalled-over-sudden-transmission-shift-issue/) ---
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/3 "2023-05-11T18:10:33Z")
I highly recommend [Bluedriver](https://www.amazon.com/BlueDriver-Bluetooth-Professional-iPhone-Android/dp/B00652G4TS/ref=asc_df_B00652G4TS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312064691975&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2983886426646928875&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021322&hvtargid=pla-405661045648&psc=1) so you can read and clear your OBD2 codes. It will also suggest fixes and parts… ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/4 "2023-05-12T04:01:31Z")
Thanks for the link. I’ve put that reader on my wish list. I have an appointment at the dealer for Tuesday morning. They say several hours to run diagnostics. My wife will reluctantly pick me up so I don’t have to wait there. I wonder if that reader can do anything with TPM sensor units so far as resetting etc. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/5 "2023-05-12T20:22:11Z")
Resetting is fruitless if there’s a genuine fault. The ECM will detect the fault again and throw the code anew. If there’s something sincerely sub-spec, the only answer is to fix it. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-f-150-powerboost-error-message/983889/6 "2023-05-12T22:04:36Z")
You are correct. The only solution is to fix what’s causing the code. I’m just hoping it doesn’t go into a failure mode on the way to the dealer. I plan to not drive it until then. On an unrelated subject, I wonder if there’s a way to activate the forward camera view about 7 MPH?