# 2021 Ford F150 service charging system soon message **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 13, 2025, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462 "2025-03-13T03:48:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jeanneb1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8dc957/32.png) [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/1 "2025-03-13T03:48:27Z")
2021 Ford F150 hybrid getting a service charging system light message.I thought I might need to replace the battery which I did at no cost to me but message is still showing up. It seems to be running fine but I don’t want to get stranded. Any info on what this this message means would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/2 "2025-03-13T04:01:18Z")
> **[4 Causes of Ford F150 Charging System Service Now Message](https://cartipsdaily.com/ford-f150-charging-system-service-now-message)** > > When your Ford F150 displays the "Charging System Service Now" message, it can be concerning. This alert suggests that there might be an issue with your truck's battery or alternator. There are many reasons behind Tester ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/3 "2025-03-13T09:47:40Z")
I think that message means “take it to a mechanic.” ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/4 "2025-03-13T12:12:39Z")
> [@Jeanneb1](#): > > I don’t want to get stranded Then you should have the truck checked by a qualified mechanic. Many indy shops will be comfortable with working on a hybrid, but some others might not be, and it’s possible that this will need to be attended to by a Ford dealership’s service department. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/5 "2025-03-13T12:54:50Z")
Do you have access to a scanner? If so, plug it into the OBD-II port and record the codes. Take a picture with your phone if you like. Post the codes here and maybe we can help you sort it out. Don’t tell the shop that you think you know what the problem is. Use any information you get here to form questions that will help you understand the diagnosis. It’s OK to tell the shop you aren’t familiar with cars and trucks. A good shop will appreciate your honesty and will take the time to explain the issue to you. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-f150-service-charging-system-soon-message/199462/6 "2025-03-13T14:05:32Z")
> [@Jeanneb1](#): > > replace the battery which I did at no cost to me Done Nader warranty by the dealership? Then take the truck back, seems to me they did not do an adequate diagnosis.