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Ford · Pickup truck

2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Heavy-duty pickup
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
49 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls1 critical 12
Complaints3 crash reported 167
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a pickup truck; 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 12 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 167 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
GVWR classClass 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders8
Displacement6.2 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower383 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes one configuration rather than every trim (seen: F-Series Super Duty - Single Rear Wheel). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length229.5–263.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.9 in
Height78.0–81.5 in
Wheelbase141.7–176.0 in
Track, front68.5 in
Track, rear67.3 in
Curb weight5,684–6,695 lb

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 10 configurations: SD P/U Crew Cab L/Box, SD P/U Crew Cab L/Box 4X4, SD P/U Crew Cab S/Box, SD P/U Crew Cab S/Box 4X4, SD P/U Reg Cab L/Box, SD P/U Reg Cab L/Box 4X4 …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (12)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

26S17
9,839 vehicles 32% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V158000 reported Mar 17, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25SA8
291,901 vehicles 30% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions. Risk A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. V
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V686000 reported Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Steering

25S94
115,539 vehicles 26% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control. Risk A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V626000 reported Sep 19, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

25S75
850,318 vehicles 19% reported repaired
Problem Ford 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. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 reported Jul 7, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25S72
200,237 vehicles 59% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 reported Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

25S05
91,580 vehicles 38% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image. Risk Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V048000 reported Jan 31, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

24S78
295,449 vehicles 13% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V957000 reported Dec 20, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Equipment

23C20
691,133 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Risk Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V420000 reported Jun 9, 2023 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

22S26
652,996 vehicles 79% reported repaired
Problem Ford 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. Risk Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V250000 reported Apr 14, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

22S09
247,445 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Risk A 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. Fix Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V087000 reported Feb 16, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Diesel

22S01
19,697 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury. Fix Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V013000 reported Jan 14, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Visibility

21C06
79,017 vehicles 66% reported repaired
Problem 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 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." Risk In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Ford 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V090000 reported Feb 18, 2021 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter — Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak open

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the second

Opened May 9, 2024 · action PE24014 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific F-250 Super Duty

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
167complaints filed

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

15 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 111,848 F-250 Super Duty built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2021: 11 · 2022: 21 · 2023: 27 · 2024: 27 · 2025: 46 · 2026: 35

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 44
Power Train 25
Suspension 18
Electrical System 18
Visibility/Wiper 17
Steering 15

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F250 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Contitrac, Tire Size: LT275/65/R18, DOT Number: A3B9H00R. The contact stated while doing a daily check on the tires, he noticed that the top of all four tires were worn, and the thread were separating.
Tires at 28,000 miles Dec 14, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11497434
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably, without any warning. The contact was able to stop on the side of the roadway. The checked for a possible tire blowout however, there was no blowout. The vehicle then started operating as designed.
Suspension at 43,900 miles Dec 2, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11495834
While driving on State highway 59, a small bump in the road sent the truck into a violent shake where I almost lost control of the vehicle. This violent shake is and can be life threatening to my family and I, as well as nearby others. Now Ford is charging me for fixing the life-threatening defect.
Steering Nov 10, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11493039
I bought this truck used with 20K miles on it, after only two days of driving it. I was in the credit union parking lot, started it up, foot on the brake, put the truck in drive and it Leaped Forward. I had to jump harder on the break to stop the motion. I almost hit the truck crossing in front of me.
Power Train Oct 28, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11491262
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Visibility/Wiper Aug 24, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11480955
While I was driving on the highway my hood popped up thankfully the safety catch held it but it was very unnerving I haven't been able to recreate the problem
Structure Aug 3, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11477322

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.

When owners reported it

Reported at 49k

miles, typically

Half the 47 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 31,000 and 77,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 5
10k–20k 4
20k–30k 2
30k–40k 6
40k–50k 7
50k–60k 4
60k–70k 3
70k–80k 4
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 1
100k–150k 9
150k + 1

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Fuel/Propulsion System1895,0002.07×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2021-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: fuel/propulsion system (2.07×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2021 model years the Ford F-250 Super Duty ranks 52 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.38× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 25,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆29%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆☆32%
PU/RC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆29%
PU/EC 2WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆29%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: lane departure warning.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 242
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-06
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 230 service bulletins, 12 others

Most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Equipment, Unknown Or Other.

  • SSM 55218 Service bulletin
    2026-10-06 · Power Train
  • For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. Workshop Manual (WSM) updates related to this diagnostic procedure are planned for release in Q4 2026. The new test improves the accuracy of detecti
  • TSB 26-2088 v2 Service bulletin
    2026-10-01 · Unknown Or Other
  • This bulletin supersedes 24-2249. Reason for update: update the claim quantity of the torque converter nuts, part number and claim quantity of the front support assembly bolt washers, and part number change of the fluid pan from the Parts List. Reissued 01-Oct-2026 - Added LC3Z-7G091-B to the part list
  • 25M01 Other
    2026-07-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and 25E09
  • TSB 26-2256 Service bulletin
    2026-06-19 · Engine
  • This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to LC3Z-6781-A, remove the flex plate bolts AL3Z-6379-BA from the parts list as these bolts are in kit LC3Z-6781-A, update the claim quantity of the part number W709771-S440 to 9 pieces (F-650/F750-Engine Replacement), W706447-S437 and W715068-S437 to 4 pieces, W712861-S439 to 8 pieces(F-Super Duty
  • TSB 26-2216 Service bulletin
    2026-05-06 · Power Train
  • This bulletin supersedes 25-2549. Reason for update: To add 2020 model year chassis cab vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM. This condition does not aff
  • SSM 54720 Service bulletin
    2026-04-02 · Lane Departure — Blind Spot Detection
  • Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 st
  • 25N17 Other
    2026-03-25 · Back Over Prevention — Rearview System Braking
  • Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
  • SSM 54678 Service bulletin
    2026-03-20 · Engine
  • Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2025 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running. Workshop Manual (WSM),

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
C0020
C0020 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P208B
P208B on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins
U3003
U3003 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0457
P0457 on Ford →		An evaporative leak the system has attributed to a loose or missing fuel cap.Fuel/Propulsion System · Gas cap →5 bulletins
P2B11
P2B11 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B13
P2B13 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B15
P2B15 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B17
P2B17 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B19
P2B19 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B1B
P2B1B on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B1D
P2B1D on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P2B1F
P2B1F on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty failed the emissions check on 0.69% of first inspections — lower than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.4% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%).

New York inspections 0.69%

failed emissions

380 initial inspections of 374 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2021 F-250 Super DutyEvery 2021 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.69%1.9%290
Failed the safety inspection2.4%1.5%380
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.26%0.19%380
Miles driven a year13,39510,343odometer at inspection
Average odometer70,93654,681odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2021 vehicle” is every 2021 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

F-250 Super Duty by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A* 0 0 2026 D 7 9 2025 F 8 17 Do not drive2024 C 4 40 2023 F 16 43 2022 F 17 126 2021 this page F 12 167 2020 F 14 267 2019 F 11 1,165 2018 F 9 399 2017 F 14 1,155 2016 C 3 290

Common questions about the 2021 F-250 Super Duty

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 12 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V626000, covering Steering. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

NHTSA gave the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (49/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Transport Canada measured it at 229.5–263.8 in long, 79.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 78.0–81.5 in tall, on a 141.7–176.0 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 5,684–6,695 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, most often about fuel/propulsion system, power train, suspension. Of those, 3 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The manufacturer has filed 242 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, most often covering power train, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-06. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty failed the emissions check on 0.69% of first inspections — lower than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.4% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurationsnoneEPA certification recordsThe EPA does not certify vehicles rated over 8,500 lb GVWR, so heavy-duty nameplates have no entry at all.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls12NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints167NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings7 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins242NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

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Other years The 2027 F-250 Super Duty The F-250 Super Duty model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this F-250 Super Duty by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

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

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