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2021 Ford F-150 · recalls

2021 Ford F-150 recalls

NHTSA lists 29 recalls that include the 2021 Ford F-150. The newest, 26V-489, was filed Jul 28, 2026 for the backup camera. 7 of them are on the transmission and drivetrain. 1 carries a do-not-drive warning.

  • 29recalls
  • 1do not drive
  • 13systems
  • 1,011owner complaints

Newest recall or investigation Jul 28, 2026 · checked Sep 22, 2026

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Every recall, newest first

26V-489Jul 28, 2026NHTSA 26V489000

Back Over Prevention:Display Function

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."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 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.

42 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the backup camera. Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

26V-402Jun 24, 2026NHTSA 26V402000

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

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.

Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 4 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Automatic Transmission). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

26V-104Feb 20, 2026NHTSA 26V104000

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

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."

Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

128 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system, 6 of them the same part of it (Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control). Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

What owners wrote about integrated trailer brake control

“The standard trailer brake controller does not function. I have tried it on 2 known trailers that function with other trucks and this truck's does not work.”

Filed Nov 1, 2021

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

25V-729Oct 24, 2025NHTSA 25V729000

Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

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.

Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 1 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

25V-455Jul 7, 2025NHTSA 25V455000

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

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.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

37 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the fuel system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Fuel pump failure (30).

25V-348May 23, 2025NHTSA 25V348000

Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights

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.

Risk: Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

110 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the exterior lighting. Symptom sheets that include this system: Headlights too dim or fail (67).

25V-315May 9, 2025NHTSA 25V315000

Back Over Prevention:Software

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.

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

42 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the backup camera. Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

25V-169Mar 14, 2025NHTSA 25V169000

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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.

Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 4 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

25V-132Feb 28, 2025NHTSA 25V132000

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

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.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

128 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system, 6 of them the same part of it (Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control). Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

What owners wrote about integrated trailer brake control

“The standard trailer brake controller does not function. I have tried it on 2 known trailers that function with other trucks and this truck's does not work.”

Filed Nov 1, 2021

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

24V-852Nov 8, 2024NHTSA 24V852000

Equipment:Other:Labels

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."

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.

Remedy: 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.

10 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the equipment.

24V-635Aug 23, 2024NHTSA 24V635000

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

18 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the engine and engine cooling. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Fuel pump failure (30).

24V-443Jun 14, 2024NHTSA 24V443000

Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software

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.

Risk: Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

128 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

23V-896Dec 22, 2023NHTSA 23V896000

Power Train:Axle Hubs

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 3 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Axle Hubs). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

What owners wrote about axle hubs

“The bolt on the end of the axle on the right side sheared off. When this happened the only thing holding the wheel on is the brake caliper. The oil from the broken axle seal leaked onto the brake pads and rotor which reduced their effectiveness. The vehicle is not safe to drive.”

Filed Mar 28, 2022

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

23V-509Jul 21, 2023NHTSA 23V509000

Parking Brake:Electrical

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.

Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

12 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the parking brake. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

23V-163Mar 10, 2023NHTSA 23V163000

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 7 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

22V-842Nov 15, 2022NHTSA 22V842000

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

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.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 8 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

22V-623Aug 12, 2022NHTSA 22V623000

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 2 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

What owners wrote about driveshaft

“Truck shakes violently at 65mph and higher. Replaced tires, rims, suspension, had the ford dealer check it many times. Took it to a mechanic shop and come to find out the driveshaft is making my truck shake. I have video of the rear end/ driveshaft, and transmission/ transfer case and the dealer said my vin number wasn’t part of the Recall”

Filed Oct 19, 2023

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

22V-414Jun 10, 2022NHTSA 22V414000

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

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.

Risk: An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

Remedy: 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.

37 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the fuel system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Fuel pump failure (30).

22V-250Apr 14, 2022NHTSA 22V250000

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

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.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 7 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

22V-193Mar 25, 2022NHTSA 22V193000

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control

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.

Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

128 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system, 6 of them the same part of it (Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control). Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

What owners wrote about integrated trailer brake control

“The standard trailer brake controller does not function. I have tried it on 2 known trailers that function with other trucks and this truck's does not work.”

Filed Nov 1, 2021

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

22V-188Mar 25, 2022NHTSA 22V188000

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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.

Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 4 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

22V-142Mar 11, 2022NHTSA 22V142000

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 8 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

21V-986Dec 16, 2021NHTSA 21V986000

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 2 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

What owners wrote about driveshaft

“Truck shakes violently at 65mph and higher. Replaced tires, rims, suspension, had the ford dealer check it many times. Took it to a mechanic shop and come to find out the driveshaft is making my truck shake. I have video of the rear end/ driveshaft, and transmission/ transfer case and the dealer said my vin number wasn’t part of the Recall”

Filed Oct 19, 2023

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

21V-805Oct 15, 2021NHTSA 21V805000

Air Bags:Sensor:Side Impact

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."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

5 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the airbags.

21V-653Aug 23, 2021NHTSA 21V653000

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Risk: A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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 for this recall is 21C20.

5 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the seat belts.

21V-533Jul 15, 2021NHTSA 21V533000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

10 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the service brakes, hydraulic. Symptom sheets that include this system: Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (64).

21V-407May 29, 2021NHTSA 21V407000

Do not drive Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

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.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

41 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the steering system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Power steering cuts out or goes heavy (26).

21V-381May 24, 2021NHTSA 21V381000

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

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.

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.

Remedy: 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.

314 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 2 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft). Symptom sheets that include this system: Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (94) · Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems (85) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (78) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (58).

What owners wrote about driveshaft

“Truck shakes violently at 65mph and higher. Replaced tires, rims, suspension, had the ford dealer check it many times. Took it to a mechanic shop and come to find out the driveshaft is making my truck shake. I have video of the rear end/ driveshaft, and transmission/ transfer case and the dealer said my vin number wasn’t part of the Recall”

Filed Oct 19, 2023

A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.

21V-090Feb 18, 2021NHTSA 21V090000

Visibility:Windshield:Critical Fasteners

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."

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

78 of the 1,011 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility, 6 of them the same part of it (Visibility:Windshield:Critical Fasteners). Symptom sheets that include this system: Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (72) · Windshield cracks or distorts (51) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (26).

Complaints with no recall behind them

The systems owners of the 2021 Ford F-150 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.

NHTSA investigations

EA23-002opened Sep 29, 2023
Engine · model years 2021 to 2022

Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.

NHTSA 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 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines, referred to as the “Nano” engine family. If an intake valve fractures in the subject engines, it may drop into the cylinder and contact the piston, often resulting in catastrophic engine damage. On September 29, 2023, PE22007 was upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23002) to further investigate the subject defect across the full scope of affected vehicles. During EA23002, ODI visited Ford facilities to review technical information related to intake valve fracture in “Nano” engines, coordinated with NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC), and analyzed updated field data relating the subject defect. Forensic analysis of fractured intake valves demonstrated that the defective components exhibited “grinding burn” or out of specificatio

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