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2021 Ford F-150

HybridGasDiesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
22 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical29
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1,252
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
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Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2021 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and diesel pickup truck with 22 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD HEV, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1252 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
F150 Pickup 2WD HEVHybridRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo + 281V Li-Ion252625$2,500
F150 Pickup 4WD HEVHybrid4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo + 281V Li-Ion242424$2,600
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo202622$2,850
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl202421$2,950
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192421$2,950
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,100
F150 Pickup 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172420$3,100
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl172420$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo182320$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)3.3L 6-cyl192220$3,100
F150 Pickup 2WD FFVGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl172419$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo172319$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162219$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WD FFVGas4WD (part-time)5.0L 8-cyl162218$3,450
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162018$3,450
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162018$3,450
F150 RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151816$3,900
F150 RAPTOR 37 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151615$4,150
F150 RAPTOR 37 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo141615$4,150
F150 RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo141815$4,150
F150 Pickup 4WDDiesel4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo202723$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43614, 43465, 43458, 43459, 43464, 43457, 44364, 43460, 43463, 44374.

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Recalls (29)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

26C37
47,587 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskAn obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on N
NHTSA campaign 26V489000reported Jul 28, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

26S48
741,195 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.RiskPark system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable
NHTSA campaign 26V402000reported Jun 24, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Electrical System

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskTrailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V104000reported Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Visibility

25SB7
174,853 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.RiskA detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V729000reported Oct 24, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

25S75
850,318 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000reported Jul 7, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Exterior Lighting

25S57
10 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V443. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.RiskInoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S57.
NHTSA campaign 25V348000reported May 23, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.RiskA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford
NHTSA campaign 25V315000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

25S24
567 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.RiskAn unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
NHTSA campaign 25V169000reported Mar 14, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Electrical System

25S15
10,952 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.RiskLoss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
NHTSA campaign 25V132000reported Feb 28, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Equipment

24C39
27,678 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixFord will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000reported Nov 8, 2024Ford Motor Company
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

24S55
90,736 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
NHTSA campaign 24V635000reported Aug 23, 2024Ford Motor Company
○minor

Exterior Lighting

24S38
159 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.RiskDisabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.
NHTSA campaign 24V443000reported Jun 14, 2024Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

23S65
112,965 vehicles
ProblemFord 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. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.RiskDamaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
NHTSA campaign 23V896000reported Dec 22, 2023Ford Motor Company
▲high

Parking Brake

23S35
870,701 vehicles
ProblemFord 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, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.RiskUnexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
NHTSA campaign 23V509000reported Jul 21, 2023Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

23S10
222,454 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.
NHTSA campaign 23V163000reported Mar 10, 2023Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

22S71
483,082 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.
NHTSA campaign 22V842000reported Nov 15, 2022Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

22S53
58,203 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 driveshaft and cause it to fracture.RiskA fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.
NHTSA campaign 22V623000reported Aug 12, 2022Ford Motor Company
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

22S42
1 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.RiskAn improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.FixDealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42.
NHTSA campaign 22V414000reported Jun 10, 2022Ford Motor Company
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Visibility

22S26
652,996 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
NHTSA campaign 22V250000reported Apr 14, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Power Train

22S15
47,084 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.RiskAn unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15.
NHTSA campaign 22V188000reported Mar 25, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Electrical System

22S17
391,836 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.RiskLoss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
NHTSA campaign 22V193000reported Mar 25, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

22S12
157,306 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.RiskInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12.
NHTSA campaign 22V142000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

21S56
184,698 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 driveshaft and cause it to fracture.RiskA fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.
NHTSA campaign 21V986000reported Dec 16, 2021Ford Motor Company
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Air Bags

21C26
777 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."RiskAn air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
NHTSA campaign 21V805000reported Oct 15, 2021Ford Motor Company
▲high

Seat Belts

21C20
16,430 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.RiskA misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixOwners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed. If the driver-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not drive their vehicle until the repair is performed. Dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and, if the webbing is misrouted, will replace the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were
NHTSA campaign 21V653000reported Aug 23, 2021Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

21S33
56 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.RiskReduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.
NHTSA campaign 21V533000reported Jul 15, 2021Ford Motor Company
!critical

Steering

21S28
Do not drive223 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.RiskLoss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.FixOwners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.
NHTSA campaign 21V407000reported May 29, 2021Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

21S25
4,436 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskDriveshaft separation may result in a sudden loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S25.
NHTSA campaign 21V381000reported May 24, 2021Ford Motor Company
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Visibility

21C06
79,017 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."RiskIn the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
NHTSA campaign 21V090000reported Feb 18, 2021Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — Loss of Motive Power closed

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all MY 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7

Opened Sep 29, 2023 · closed Oct 31, 2024 · action EA23002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1252complaints filed

18 involved a crash · 7 a fire · 13 injuries · 1 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 66 · 2022: 176 · 2023: 244 · 2024: 174 · 2025: 325 · 2026: 267

Most-cited components

Power Train435
Electrical System174
Unspecified120
Exterior Lighting109
Engine104
Visibility78

What owners describe

“They have had this recall since Dec 16th and I have taken the truck and called the dealer several times and they said that Ford has not remedied this recall yet. It is a huge issue and they aren't doing anything about it, several online forms have cited this exact problem with their truck yet Ford is not fixing it.”Feb 5, 2022 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, several safety features would not operate as intended. While driving in reverse, the rear cross-traffic alert would sometimes malfunction and not alert the driver that a vehicle or an object or pedestrian was near the rear of …”Feb 1, 2022 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 36 MPH and approaching an intersection, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle continued through the intersection. The anti-lock brakes warning light then illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however, t…”Jan 26, 2022 · Service Brakes · 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
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 2WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆16%
PU/CC 2WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆—
PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆—
PU/EC 2WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆16%
PU/EC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: automatic emergency braking.

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Other F-150 model years

D

2026 Ford F-150

3 recalls · 11 complaints

F

2025 Ford F-150

14 recalls · 120 complaints

F

2024 Ford F-150

10 recalls · 219 complaints

F

2023 Ford F-150

12 recalls · 499 complaints

F

2022 Ford F-150

23 recalls · 799 complaints

F

2020 Ford F-150

11 recalls · 721 complaints

F

2019 Ford F-150

9 recalls · 1,316 complaints

F

2018 Ford F-150

18 recalls · 2,293 complaints

F

2017 Ford F-150

17 recalls · 1,430 complaints

F

2016 Ford F-150

13 recalls · 2,037 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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