Worst 2021 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 245 | 2 | 1 | 49,567 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 103 | 1 | 1 | 36,807 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 87 | 2 | 2 | 2,076 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 80 | — | — | 68,167 mi | |
| ENGINE | 74 | — | 1 | 29,109 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 65 | — | — | 26,904 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 54 | — | — | 39,518 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 49 | 1 | — | 13,332 mi | |
| STEERING | 33 | 1 | — | 53,890 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 27 | — | — | 45,008 mi | |
| WHEELS | 27 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 23 | 3 | — | 51,586 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 18 | 2 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 16 | — | — | 620 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | — | — | 23,516 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 12 | 1 | — | 56,638 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | — | 1 | 52,033 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 10 | — | — | 13,336 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 35,025 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | 1 | — | 32,333 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 59,000 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Ford F-150
90 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~49,988,084 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
+ 80 more recalls
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