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2021 Ford E-Series

Van
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
38 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA47
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Ford E-Series is a van; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 47 complaints, most often about the steering.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Engine

25SC7
7,046 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.RiskDirect contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.FixDealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V793000reported Nov 17, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Steering

24S07
16,543 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.RiskA sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
NHTSA campaign 24V097000reported Feb 9, 2024Ford Motor Company
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Steering

22S08
44,219 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.RiskA sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.
NHTSA campaign 22V089000reported Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company
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Engine

20S73
29,344 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.RiskDirect and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford
NHTSA campaign 20V795000reported Dec 17, 2020Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

20S13
2,871 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).RiskDamage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numb
NHTSA campaign 20V175000reported Mar 23, 2020Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

20S09
319 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.RiskIf the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
NHTSA campaign 20V099000reported Feb 21, 2020Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections — Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection. closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) 24003 on February 27, 2024, to evaluate the scope and remedy effectiveness of NHTSA recall 24V097. On February 16, 2022, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued a safety recall, NHTSA recall 22V089, for certain 2021-2022 Ford E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. According to the filing, specific hydraulic lines could leak resulting in a sudden loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy involved a dealer inspection of the lines and their replacement as necessary. Only vehicles that failed the inspection received updated parts. On February 9, 2024, Ford issued a new re

Opened Feb 27, 2024 · closed May 11, 2026 · action RQ24003

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
47complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 8 · 2022: 12 · 2023: 7 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 9 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Steering18
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
Engine15
Vehicle Speed Control7
Service Brakes6
Unspecified6

What owners describe

“Engine failure at 78,172, excess wear to the camshaft lobes and valve tappet surface. We have had 22 failures. There was a recall -24B27 for 2021 and 2022 models year for idle oil pressure. Most vans had 70 to 80k on them by the time we received a letter. Some engine have been changed twice. Ford has a serious problem …”Nov 28, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“This is one of 4 of my 2021 ford econoline fleet vehicles purchased in 2021 that have had engine failure. I am one of many contractors in my area and others around the country who have had this issue with the same F59 engine. Ford has failed to issue a recall.”Feb 17, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“This is one of 4 of my 2021 ford econoline fleet vehicles purchased in 2021 that have had engine failure. I am one of many contractors in my area and others around the country who have had this issue with the same F59 engine. Ford has failed to issue a recall.”Feb 17, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other E-Series model years

A

2027 Ford E-Series

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Ford E-Series

2 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2025 Ford E-Series

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2024 Ford E-Series

1 recalls · 6 complaints

C

2023 Ford E-Series

3 recalls · 4 complaints

D

2022 Ford E-Series

3 recalls · 27 complaints

A

2020 Ford E-Series

0 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2019 Ford E-Series

2 recalls · 9 complaints

F

2018 Ford E-Series

7 recalls · 8 complaints

F

2017 Ford E-Series

6 recalls · 27 complaints

F

2016 Ford E-Series

7 recalls · 25 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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