Ford · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2021 model year only.
The 2021 Ford F-150 has faced 19 safety recalls addressing critical issues like unexpected transmission shifts, driveshaft failures, wiper malfunctions, and steering gear damage. While no owner complaints or federal investigations are currently active, owners should check for open recalls to…
Ford TSB 26-2391 addresses driver assistance system malfunctions in 2021-2023 F-150 trucks, including "Front Camera Fault Service Required" warnings and DTCs C1001:31, U3000:89, U3000:49, often caused by a faulty IPMA coaxial cable.
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update may have inadvertently disabled both reverse lights, posing a safety risk. This recall, 25V348000, addresses an issue from a previous recall.
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 25V-169) for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software issue that can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral, leading to a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 25V132000) for certain 2021-2022 F-150, Maverick, Expedition, and other heavy-duty trucks due to a software error in the integrated trailer brake control module. This error can prevent towed trailers from braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 24V443000) for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have inadvertently disabled both reverse lights, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will receive a free software update.
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package. The recall addresses a rear axle hub bolt that may fatigue and break, potentially leading to a vehicle rollaway or loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles where the windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. This condition can severely reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Owners will receive notification letters, and dealers will replace affected wiper arms…
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles due to a front windshield wiper motor that may become inoperative. This can lead to reduced visibility and an increased risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the motor free of charge.
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles due to a potential driveshaft fracture. Underbody insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, causing damage and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft free of charge.
Ford has issued a recall for a single 2021 F-150 vehicle concerning a potentially missing fuel tank front attachment. This defect could result in an unsecured fuel tank strap, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire. Owners will be notified for a free inspection and repair.
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V250000) for certain 2020-2021 F-150 and Expedition models, along with other vehicles, because the windshield wiper arms may break. This can cause the wipers to fail, significantly reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will receive…
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
I had an oil change performed earlier in the day. Drove 90 miles on the oil change when I lost complete oil pressure and than had my engine lock up. After the truck was towed back to the dealership and some surface investigation was done they told me it would be 2K to take the oil pan off to get a definitive answer to the issue. For them the only fix was replacing the entire engine at 14k. They believed it was just bad luck timing the occurrence of the loss of oil pressure and engine failure. The event happened with 135,556 miles on the vehicle. At 122,000 miles I had my drive shaft detach on the expressway. At the time I was still under extended warranty on the truck. The fix for that was a new drive shaft and to replace the rear axle. The issue I have is believing that 2 catastrophic events on the vehicle would occur within 12k miles and the three events not being connected. The manufacture wasn’t able to provide me with any answers as to what failed or why making it incredibly difficult to make a huge financial decision on what to do. I struggle with a vehicle that has that low of mileage would just completely implode and be undrivesble.
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My 2021 F-150 PowerBoost hybrid repeatedly lost propulsion while traveling on the highway in early October 2026, including four incidents on one trip around October 3. At approximately highway speed, the tachometer dropped to zero while the selector remained in D, and the truck coasted as if in neutral. There were harsh shifts around 9th/10th gear and difficulty accelerating beyond approximately 70 mph. A vehicle warning appeared. Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery temporarily restored operation. Sudden loss of drive power in highway traffic created a collision risk. The underlying cause has not been independently established. A Ford dealer's October 2026 inspection recorded an internal transmission hydraulic leak, clutch-disconnect trouble codes suggesting a hybrid drive unit concern, a recommendation to replace the transmission with the hybrid drive unit, and high-voltage battery cell-balance DTCs. More recently electric-driving mileage has remained at zero and the gasoline engine continues running while stationary. Severe shifting and vibration had varied between 2H and 4A modes. Around June 2025 the vehicle also stopped operating and was towed to the same dealer; I understand a 12-volt battery was replaced. Photographs from that period show Stop Safely Now and other warnings around 70,000 miles. I request investigation of whether that earlier incident and the present faults are related; I do not claim the same root cause has been proven. Exact diagnostic codes and earlier service details should be verified from the dealer records. The October intake odometer was recorded as 99,632; mileage at the highway incidents is not precisely known.
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The cdf is outdated and the truck would get stuck in the wrong gear and not work. I was only 3,800 miles over the 60k mile warranty and having to pay out of pocket for a updated cdf drum that ford has created because they know the old ones are faulty
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Passenger side LED DRL outage on horizontal and vertical LED strip
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Upon receiving a text message from the dealer to bring the vehicle in for recall repair, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the service was not initially completed because a loaner vehicle was not available. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed that the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
No injuries · No fire · No crash