Ford F-150 Complaints (2021)

1,308 consumer complaints on file.

#11651682March 31, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daytime running lights quit working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651680March 31, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The factory-installed panoramic sunroof mesh air deflector is causing a water drainage issue. Water accumulates in the main channels, saturating the mesh and allowing it to retain moisture for an extended period. This prolonged dampness leads to mold growth, creating a health concern due to the mold odor inside the cabin after any rainstorm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651620March 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My rearview backup camera blacks out won't load, cuts off and on. When in drive it still takes a while for it to still load the radio and navigation. It blacks out and won't load when I start the truck. By the time I back up, still not loading, and start to drive it takes a few minutes maybe 10 for it to finally start working and displaying the navigation and the radio. I've had this issue for a while. And if other makes and models are having the same issues, it has to also be affecting my make and model being it's the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651552March 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This recall has been out since August of 2024, this recall is extremely serious and should not be taken lightly, a remedy should absolutely already be developed!!!!!!!!!! This can cause serious accidents resulting in death especially at a high rate of speed!!!!!! Solve this issue!!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651344March 28, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The back window of the Panoramic sunroof exploded, and spider webbed across the entire glass windowpane while going down the road. Pieces of glass shards immediately fell all over the truck interior and then a piece of glass fell out of the middle of the sunroof panel. I notified my Ford dealer immediately and took it in for observation and review. I also took pictures of the glass right away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651267March 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651106March 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera failed to display an image, compromising the backup prevention system. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear-view camera. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11651046March 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10 Speed Transmission has very harsh shifting when accelerating as well as when downshifting. Dealer has looked at it and have been told over and over that it is normal. When downshifting there are time where the shifting creates a lunge affect making you feel that you are going to hit the car in front of you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650868March 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission, hard shifting,shifting out of gear wrong when towing sometimes when not Transmission was already overhauled under factory powertrain warranty at around 42000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650853March 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Terrible hard shifting
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650612March 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650539March 25, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
While traveling on a local highway in the far left lane, the engine completely died (no engine light came on). I was trying to negotiate traffic while getting to the shoulder of the road, and the transmission began shifting itself into park. I grabbed the shift lever trying to prevent it from going into park; however, it did just as I reached the shoulder of the road. At this point, I had slowed to ~25 MPH, but it still locked the tires up and slid a few feet. After turning the key off, removing it from the truck, and opening the door, I was finally able to restart it and I went straight to my local mechanic. He attached a code reader; however, there were no codes displayed. He stated they probably cleared out when I restarted the truck. This happened a couple of months ago, but my wife has been fussing at me to report it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650511March 25, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650181March 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Manufacturer Recall Number23S65 NHTSA Recall Number23V896 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Mine has already failed once last year all the dealer did was put new parts in but said they still are not updated I tow a camper and it is soon time to tow and I am going on a long trip just want to see when the fix will be in
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649728March 21, 2025
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE
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 to the dealer. The contact was informed that the water leak was coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the water entering the interior of the vehicle through the rear passenger's side seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the water leak was due to a failed rear exhaust panel. The contact was informed that the rear exhaust panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that due to the failure, the carpet and the seats needed to be cleaned. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal swishing sound in the front and rear passenger's side door panels again. The contact became aware of electrical switching sounds, and the horn failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with sunroof assembly failure. The contact was informed that the sunroof assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648698March 17, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Whining or whistling noise at idle. Bangs when shifts to lowest gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648321March 14, 2025
AIR BAGS
Confirmed through dealership that the Clock Spring in the steering column needs to be replaced as it is defective. Ford has indicated that my vehicle vin is not a part of the current clock spring recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648310March 14, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I did not have an incident. However, we have been waiting 7 months for a remedy. I am scared to drive the vehicle until it is fixed. How long do we have to wait for a solution?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648089March 13, 2025
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH during a snowstorm, the windshield wipers failed to function as intended. The contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor coming from under the hood of the vehicle, entering the vehicle through the A/C vents. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper motors had failed and needed to be replaced along with the wiring. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the Extended Warranty was lapsed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V163000 (VISIBILITY); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 37,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648199March 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the alignment had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle hub bolts were worn and had shifted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the rear axle seals. The repair was pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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