The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 448 of 1,309 complaints (34%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 745 in 2020 to 1,309 in 2021.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,309
- Recall campaigns
- 29
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,500–$4,150
- Combined MPG
- 15–25
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,300 | 2,850–4,300 | 2,500–4,150 | 2,500–4,150 | 2,500–5,200 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–25 | 16–24 | 15–25 | 15–25 | 12–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–22 / 18–30 | 15–21 / 18–29 | 14–25 / 16–27 | 14–25 / 16–26 | 10–25 / 15–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 403–555 | 402–540 | 349–596 | 353–596 | 352–741 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,348 | 745 | 1,309 | 821 | 513 | |
| Recalls issued | 9 | 11 | 29 | 23 | 13 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 17 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 19 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 25 | 18 | 13 | 38 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F150 have?
29 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford F150?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 448 of 1,309 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Ford F150 get?
EPA rates it 15–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Ford F150?
EPA estimates $2,500–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (22)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 437 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 406 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 424 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 446 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 445 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 432 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,600 | 368 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 445 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 479 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 25 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 349 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 20 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $4,100 | 446 g/mi |
| Configuration 16 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 16 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 578 g/mi |
| Configuration 19 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 596 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 21 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 593 g/mi |
Show 8 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 463 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 498 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 553 g/mi |
| Configuration 17 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 18 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 495 g/mi |
| Configuration 20 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 503 g/mi |
| Configuration 22 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 445 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 131 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 448 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 113 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 175 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Brakes | 91 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 120 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 266 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 136 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (29)
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Defect
- 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 in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S57.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Consequence
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Defect
- 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 neutral.
- Consequence
- An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Defect
- 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 or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
- Consequence
- Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- 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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
- Consequence
- Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.
- Consequence
- An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- Consequence
- An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Defect
- 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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
- Consequence
- Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
- Consequence
- A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed. If the driver-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not drive their vehicle until the repair is performed. Dealers will inspect the front seatbelts and, if the webbing is misrouted, will replace the seatbelt retractor and pretensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C20.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.
- Consequence
- Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.
STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION); STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.