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ProblemsByVinFile / 2021-FORD-F-150
2021 · ford
ford F-150 problems
12 safety recalls. 0 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Reliability score
7.6 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Active recalls
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severeNHTSA 21V407000 29/05/2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
severeNHTSA 22V188000 25/03/2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
severeNHTSA 21V381000 24/05/2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2021 Ford F-150 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2021 Ford F-150?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Ford F-150 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2021 Ford F-150?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 0 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.
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