KnownCarProblems2021 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,030 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-150, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles). It is 14th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 29 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2021 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission
318 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, axle assembly, driveline.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact noticed an abnormal grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with rear axle failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Visibility and wipers
131 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, rearview mirrors/devices, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed without warning. After the second failure, the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a fuse was replaced; however, the failure returned despite the repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal swishing sound in the front and rear passenger's side door panels. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered water in the front and rear passenger side door panels. The vehicle was taken…
Electrical
130 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel, body control module/bcm.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera intermittently was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start up. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the vehicle had not been driven for several days. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced…
Lights
115 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, tail lights, turn signal.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the parking lights started to flicker. The contact stated that the driverâs side taillights had ceased to function. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact remote started the vehicle from the office and walked up to the vehicle, and became aware that the front driverâs side vertical daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the…
Engine
101 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 5-8 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, and the contact drove to the…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while stopped the vehicle was at a stop light, the vehicle displayed a message reading "service advanced auto track," requiring the vehicle to be shifted into park and restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the…
Other or unspecified
96 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while he was in a pharmacy drive-through, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard but failed to stop the vehicle from driving over the…
Fuel system
91 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle hesitated to start. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was shaking abnormally and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The…
Brakes
76 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: fluid, foundation components, antilock.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v533000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired, however, the VIN was not included in the…
The contact owned a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle seized, and the vehicle swerved to the right. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle slid off the roadway. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Ford F-150 recalls
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed october 9, 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.
Full defect summary
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. 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."
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. 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."
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: back up lights
Risk: Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Equipment: labels
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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. 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."
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bronco, f-150, edge, explorer, lincoln nautilus, and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7l 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.
Electrical: software
Risk: Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Transmission: axle hubs
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.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Brakes: electrical
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 f-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 f-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Body and structure: underbody shields
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.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Fuel system: storage
Risk: An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 f-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Body and structure: underbody shields
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 february 4, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s56.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Air bags: side impact
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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."
Seat belts: webbing
Risk: A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 f
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 f-150 super cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Transmission: driveshaft
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.
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.
Full defect summary
Ford 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.
Visibility and wipers: critical fasteners
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
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
Questions about the 2021 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (318 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); visibility and wipers (131 complaints, typically around 42,500 miles); electrical (130 complaints, typically around 27,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 have?
- 29 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 28, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 14th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 1,030 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.