2021 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2021 Ford F-150 recalls

Most common 2021 Ford F-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 1,042 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	325
Electrical System	136
Exterior Lighting	117
Unknown Or Other	96
Engine	85
Visibility	78
Visibility/Wiper	56
Forward Collision Avoidance	54
Service Brakes	54
Fuel/Propulsion System	52

What owners report

2026-10-29, Power Train
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 inte

2026-10-29, Engine
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 t

2026-10-27, Exterior Lighting
Passenger side LED DRL outage on horizontal and vertical LED strip

2026-10-27, Power Train
The cdf is outdated and the truck would get stuck in the wrong gear and not work.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

2026-10-26, Power Train
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the transmission independently shifted into park and the wheels screeched to a stop. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The failure became persistent with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact had very important doctor’s appointment scheduled, and the vehicle was the only source of transportation. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavai

2021 Ford F-150 questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 29 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150: Rearview camera image can be blocked by infotainment screen; Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway; Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing; Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach While Driving; Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-150?

Based on 1,042 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (325), Electrical System (136), Exterior Lighting (117).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Ford F-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.