Model Years

2021 Ford F-150 Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 29 safety recalls and 1,269 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 (including the hybrid).

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Steering, do not drive (21V-407). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

29Safety recalls
1,269Owner complaints
18Complaints citing a crash
7Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: steering, backover prevention and rearview camera, powertrain, electrical system, and 9 more. Most-reported area: powertrain (437 complaints, 34%; median mileage when it happened: 56,500). Excludes the electric F-150 Lightning.

29 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Steering

May 29, 2021

gear box (other than rack and pinion)

The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Owners 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Steering; Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion); Steering: rack and pinion. Ford campaign 21S28.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Jul 28, 2026

display function

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-489
  • 47,587 vehicles

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."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The 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 NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: display function; Backover prevention and rearview camera: software. Ford campaign 26C37.

Powertrain

Jun 24, 2026

automatic transmission

The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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 on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 26S48.

Electrical system

Feb 20, 2026

integrated trailer brake control

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 26V-104
  • 4,381,878 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."

Risk: Trailer 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The 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.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: tail lights. Ford campaign 26C10.

Visibility

Oct 24, 2025

sun/moon roof assembly

The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25SB7.

Fuel system

Jul 7, 2025

delivery · fuel pump

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S75.

Exterior lighting

May 23, 2025

back up lights

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

Risk: Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V443.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S57.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

May 9, 2025

software

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The 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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S49.

Powertrain

Mar 14, 2025

automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S24.

Electrical system

Feb 28, 2025

integrated trailer brake control

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 25S15.

Equipment

Nov 8, 2024

labels

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-852
  • 27,678 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."

Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Ford 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.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 24C39.

Engine and cooling

Aug 23, 2024

engine · hard parts internal/mechanical

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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 24S55.

Electrical system

Jun 14, 2024

body control module · software

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

Risk: Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Electrical system: body control module, software; Exterior lighting: back up lights. Ford campaign 24S38.

Powertrain

Dec 22, 2023

axle hubs

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.

Risk: Damaged 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 23S65.

Parking brake

Jul 21, 2023

electrical

Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 23S35.

Visibility

Mar 10, 2023

windshield wiper/washer · linkages

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 23S10.

Visibility

Nov 15, 2022

windshield wiper/washer · motor

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S71.

Powertrain

Aug 12, 2022

driveline · driveshaft

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 increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Powertrain: driveline, driveshaft; Body structure: frame and members, underbody shields. Ford campaign 22S53.

Fuel system

Jun 10, 2022

storage

Ford 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.

Risk: An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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 listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S42.

Visibility

Apr 14, 2022

windshield wiper/washer · linkages

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S26.

Powertrain

Mar 25, 2022

automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S15.

Electrical system

Mar 25, 2022

integrated trailer brake control

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford 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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S17.

Visibility

Mar 11, 2022

windshield wiper/washer · motor

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 22S12.

Powertrain

Dec 16, 2021

driveline · driveshaft

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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Powertrain: driveline, driveshaft; Body structure: frame and members, underbody shields. Ford campaign 21S56.

Air bags

Oct 15, 2021

sensor · side impact

  • Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
  • NHTSA 21V-805
  • 777 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."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Air bags: sensor, side impact; Air bags: side/window. Ford campaign 21C26.

Seat belts

Aug 23, 2021

front · webbing

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 21V-653
  • 16,430 vehicles

The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Risk: A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Owners 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 mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C20.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 21C20.

Brakes

Jul 15, 2021

The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 21S33.

Powertrain

May 24, 2021

driveline · driveshaft

The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

Risk: Driveshaft 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Ford campaign 21S25.

Visibility

Feb 18, 2021

windshield · critical fasteners

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.

The fix and full notice

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.

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.

NHTSA listing: F-150. Components: Visibility: windshield; Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners. Ford campaign 21C06.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 1,269 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 F-150. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.

Ford F-150 recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2021 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 F-150 drew the most (501) and the 2021 drew 486.

Owner complaints

2021: 1,269 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Ford F-150
Model yearComplaints
20162,053
20171,437
20182,308
20191,327
2020727
20211,269
2022805
2023501
2024222
2025123
202614

Safety recalls

2021: 29 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Ford F-150
Model yearRecalls
201613
201717
201818
20199
202011
202129
202223
202313
202411
202515
20265

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 2WD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 2WD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 2WD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Crew HEV PU/CC 2WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Crew HEV PU/CC 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 2WD
Rollover risk 16.4%
Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.1%

Questions

What are the most common 2021 F-150 problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: powertrain (437), electrical system (170), exterior lighting (114). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2021 Ford F-150 safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2021 Ford F-150 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my F-150 has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: F-150, F-150 HYBRID.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.