Worst 2021 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Diesel Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 81,620 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 41,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | — | — | 303,812 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 78,800 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | — | 43,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 21,528 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 7 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 12,250 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 33 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford F-250
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,542,417 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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