2021 Ford F-150 Windshield Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles because the windshield may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing. This defect can cause the windshield to detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will re-install the windshield free of charge.
Why This Matters
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for certain 2021 Ford F-150 trucks concerning a critical safety component: the windshield. If the windshield is not properly bonded to the vehicle, it can detach during a crash. This separation significantly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 21V090000, affects certain 2021 F-150 vehicles, as well as 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The issue stems from the manufacturing process, where the windshield may not have been correctly bonded to the vehicle body. This condition means the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, which pertains to windshield mounting integrity.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2021 Ford F-150 should verify if their vehicle is included in this recall. You can do this by contacting Ford customer service directly or by visiting the NHTSA website and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford will notify all affected owners of the 2021 Ford F-150 and other recalled models. Dealers will perform the necessary repair by removing and then properly re-installing the windshield. This service will be provided free of charge to vehicle owners. The recall notification process began on April 16, 2021.
Source: NHTSA Recall 21V090000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem addressed by the 2021 Ford F-150 recall?
- The 2021 Ford F-150 recall addresses windshields that may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, which could lead to detachment in a crash.
- What is the safety risk associated with the windshield defect in the 2021 Ford F-150?
- If the windshield detaches during a crash, it significantly increases the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants. This issue means the vehicle fails to comply with FMVSS 212.
- How will Ford fix the windshield bonding issue for the 2021 Ford F-150?
- Ford dealers will remove and then properly re-install the windshield on affected vehicles. This repair will be completed free of charge to the owner.
- When did the 2021 Ford F-150 recall (NHTSA ID 21V090000) begin?
- Ford began notifying owners and initiating the recall process on April 16, 2021.
- How can I contact Ford customer service about recall 21C06?
- You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information regarding this recall.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
1,308 complaints, the 13th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 18 crashes, 7 fires and 13 injuries for this year, which also has 29 recalls on file.
Visibility, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,131 of 39,812 complaints (5%), including 83 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2021 | 1,308 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V402000 — Power Train (Jun 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
Recent owner reports about visibility
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed.
Read owner complaints →When using the window wipers, they become inoperable. Stopping in the middle of the window, pausing when moving, or completely stopping and unable to get them to start moving until they begin to move on their own.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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