Model year
2021 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 1,033 complaints for the 2021 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 264 complaints under F-150 HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (309), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (119), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (106). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 6 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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…
26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
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.
26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; 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…
25V729000 · Oct 24, 2025
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…
25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025
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…
25V348000 · May 23, 2025
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.
25V315000 · May 9, 2025
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…
25V169000 · Mar 14, 2025
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…
25V132000 · Feb 28, 2025
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…
24V852000 · Nov 8, 2024
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…
19 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
1,033 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 4, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 HYBRID | 0 | 264 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23002 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.164 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 2WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.164 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
4 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD HEV · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 24 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 3.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD HEV · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 26 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
10 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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