Ford F-150 Complaints (2021)

1,308 consumer complaints on file.

#11617436October 1, 2024
STEERING
The component that malfunctioned was the steering wheel when traveling in excess of 50MPH. The steering wheel when turning left of center will catch and not return to center on own without the intervention of the driver. It is available for inspection upon request. If the driver does not intervene this can put other vehicles on the road and occupants of the vehicle malfunctioning at potential risk of a crash or serious injury. The problem has not been able to be reproduced by two dealers. Where the current owner has had the issue occur frequently. The component has not been inspected further past the initial complaint to the dealer to the owners knowledge. There are no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The issue first appeared in the first few thousand miles of owning the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617191September 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Continues issues with the electrical and hybrid system. This is the second time of complete vehicle failure, although the power steering went out completely and the automatic parking brake briefly activated before the truck completely failed / quit running.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616890September 27, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Since 09/23/2024 my 2021 ford f150 the ABS ,service advance trac and pre-collition assist not available messages are displayed every time i press the brakes, the truck is only 3 years and has 21077 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616827September 27, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Well I will be driving and randomly it will pop up saying issues with pre collision fault and fault with power steering and suddenly loose power steering while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616104September 24, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
At 30k I noticed the transmission start shifting hard especially when down shifting. I called the dealer and expressed by concerns when doing my normal oil changes. The dealer said it was normal. Now at 42k the truck skips 2nd gear and when shifting between 3rd and 4th it hits hard. Also an independent mechanic shop said the engine is making a weird winding sound. Sounds like the barring in the turbos are going. Again I tell the dealer and they said it's normal for the 3.5 ecoboost to sound like that. Currently it's at the dealer getting the transmission worked on. I know I will be having engine issues, that sound is not normal. I want it on record that it started happening around 30k.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615740September 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I was slowing to a stop at a stoplight in traffic when the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the truck was no longer slowing. The ABS, Anti collision, and check brake system lights all illuminated. I was able to slow the truck and place in park to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealership where it was found to be in perfect condition according to the mechanic. I have been told that I should have no issue taking the vehicle although nothing has been resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615674September 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitates for several seconds as the automatic 10 speed transmission attempts to engage the proper gear. This is intermittent. It has happened numerous times and is particularly dangerous when attempting to merge onto a highway or turning in either direction at an intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614625September 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
Wheel end hub bolts. Rear axles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613277September 7, 2024
ENGINE
I’ve had multiple “service engine soon” errors appear while driving normal highway conditions. The same code appears on my mobile application as the following… Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power What Is Happening? Illuminates when the system has detected a powertrain or a four-wheel drive fault. What Should I Do? A Powertrain or All Wheel Drive (AWD)/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) fault has been detected, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. These codes have been noted on the following dates. 8-25-2024 and 9-6-2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613158September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Cam Phasers went bad, had to get replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613118September 6, 2024
ENGINE
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. My veh is experiencing this issue FOrd need to release the recall for repairs to be complete.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612776September 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I've experienced the loss of power during hard acceleration. Right hand turns from a stop feel like the engine has stalled and rolling right hand turns are becoming increasingly more dangerous. Most recently as I was merging onto a highway. Pedal to the floor, the truck initi9ally accelerated for a couple seconds until it stalled to make the truck not only not accelerate but almost made it feel as if I was breaking. This is very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612527September 4, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Cruising highway speeds, when accelerator is pressed to gain speed, make a pass, ect the transmission downshifts into 3rd gear, engine losses all power for 4-8 seconds while accelerator is held down. I’ve almost been in several accidents due to expecting a vehicle to accelerate and nothing happening and traffic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612479September 4, 2024
ENGINE
My 2.7 Ecoboost motor failed while driving in traffic, Ford replaced the entire engine due to catastrophic failure of the valves, looks relative to recall Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : AUG 23, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-635 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24S55 I am working with Ford now on a way forward, there were no symptoms prior to failure and the vehicle stopped immediately and was almost struck numerous times in traffic. I can attach Ford documents at a later time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611761August 30, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Purchased vehicle w/ roughly 5000miles in 2021 from Ford Dealer. All stock items and factory tires. At roughly 50,000 during state inspection, it was found that the front passenger brake line was chafing on tire and was deemed unsafe by the Ford dealership. No prior work or modifications was done in this area. Research indicates that this is happening to other Ford F150s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611086August 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The truck is a 10-speed and the 10 gears are displayed on the dash. While driving down the road, the gears start to disappear. Once it gets to the gear you are in, it will force a hard downshift. It will continue to force a downshift into first gear and the truck stops with hard engine breaking. The first time (6/26/2024), I was almost rear ended. If you put the truck into neutral, all gears reappear and you can start to drive again without any indication of transmission issues until the gears start to disappear. Ford dealership has attempted to fix multiple times, but continues to happen. If not expecting, is very sudden and can cause rear-end collision or loss of control. I have a detailed record of the incidents (date, speed, mileage, etc.) as well as multiple videos demonstrating the issue. Not able to upload videos.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611141August 27, 2024
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V142000 (Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610853August 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS, auto collision, and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective electronic brake booster. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V533000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610114August 22, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
In June of this year while traveling on the highway at speeds between 65-70 mph my drivers side tail light flew out of my vehicle. There was enough force to rip the wiring right out and send the entire light flying which could have caused risk to any vehicle behind me, it also left me to drive without a tail light/blinker which is a safety issue. I did not see, feel, or hear anything, and only noticed it was gone when I arrived home that night. It was replaced through a body shop. In August while driving on the highway again in similar conditions I saw something red in my rear view mirror that seemed to come flying from the bed of my truck. I saw it fly away and bounce down the highway, luckily not hitting a vehicle behind me, but it did create an obstruction in the road. I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I went to pull over, put my right side blinker on, and it flashed quickly indicating my light was out. I immediately knew, because of my previous experience, that the other tail light had flown out of my vehicle. This time the electrical wires were not ripped out, but the screws holding the light in are sheared. I am again left with a vehicle that is unsafe to drive as it is missing a light and a blinker, until the body shop can get the part in and replace it. I have a bumper to bumper Ford warranty and was told by multiple dealers that Ford would not be willing to cover this issue, even though it's the second time this has happened, and the warranty states that lights are covered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610094August 21, 2024
WHEELS, POWER TRAIN
Rear axle seal busted because the rear axle hub bolt broke. Dealer indicated this cause the axle boot to bust allowing water into the differential. Dealer stated parts for recall aren't available and/or are on national back order. Ford estimates a fix will be in place 1st quarter 2025. So I am out of a vehicle until this time. Ford refuses to cover a rental.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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