Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2021 Ford F-150

29 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,031 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V489000

Back over prevention: display function

Component: Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 47,587
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-07-28

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V402000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 741,195
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V104000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Component: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 4,381,878
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-02-20
Owners notified: 2026-03-25

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V729000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 174,853
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-10-24
Owners notified: 2025-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V455000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 850,318
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-07-07
Owners notified: 2026-07-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V348000

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Component: Exterior lighting: back up lights
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 10
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-05-23
Owners notified: 2025-06-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V315000

Back over prevention: software

Component: Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,076,138
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-05-09
Owners notified: 2025-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V169000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 567
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-03-14
Owners notified: 2025-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V132000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Component: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 10,952
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-02-28
Owners notified: 2025-04-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 27,678
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-11-08
Owners notified: 2024-12-19

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V635000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 90,736
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-08-23
Owners notified: 2025-07-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V443000

Electrical system: body control module: software

Component: Electrical system: body control module: software
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 159
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-06-14
Owners notified: 2024-06-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V896000

Power train: axle hubs

Component: Power train: axle hubs
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 112,965
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-12-22
Owners notified: 2025-05-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V509000

Parking brake: electrical

Component: Parking brake: electrical
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 870,701
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-07-21
Owners notified: 2024-02-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V163000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 222,454
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-03-10
Owners notified: 2023-12-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V842000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 483,082
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-11-15
Owners notified: 2023-06-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V623000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component: Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 58,203
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-08-12
Owners notified: 2022-09-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V414000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-06-10
Owners notified: 2022-07-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V250000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 652,996
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-04-14
Owners notified: 2022-10-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V188000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 47,084
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-03-25
Owners notified: 2022-04-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V193000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Component: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 391,836
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-03-25
Owners notified: 2022-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V142000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 157,306
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-03-11
Owners notified: 2023-06-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V986000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component: Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 184,698
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-12-16
Owners notified: 2022-02-04

Defect description

Safety risk

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V805000

Air bags: sensor: side impact

Component: Air bags: sensor: side impact
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 777
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-10-15
Owners notified: 2021-11-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V653000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component: Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 16,430
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-08-23
Owners notified: 2021-10-14

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Safety risk

A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V533000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 56
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-07-15
Owners notified: 2021-07-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V407000

Steering: rack and pinion

Component: Steering: rack and pinion
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 223
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-05-29
Owners notified: 2021-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V381000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component: Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 4,436
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-05-24
Owners notified: 2021-06-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V090000

Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners

Component: Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 79,017
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-02-18
Owners notified: 2021-04-16

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	495	55,000 mi
Exterior lighting	179	55,000 mi
Electrical system	174	30,000 mi
Unknown or other	141	20 mi
Engine	131	32,899 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	93	—
Fuel system, gasoline	73	35,000 mi
Visibility	72	18,500 mi
Visibility/wiper	72	41,000 mi
Steering	70	56,000 mi
Service brakes	69	660 mi
Back over prevention	43	42,700 mi
Wheels	40	48,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	32	—
Structure: body	31	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	28	—
Engine and engine cooling	24	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	23	620 mi
Suspension	19	40,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	18	—
Parking brake	17	55,100 mi
Structure	16	48,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	11	5,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	10	40,000 mi
Air bags	9	59,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	9	620 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	8	—
Seat belts	8	46,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control	7	70,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	7	—
Visibility: windshield	7	29,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers	6	—
Lane departure: warning	6	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	5	50,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	62,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	4	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	4	2,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	4	48,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs	4	—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	3	32,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: daytime running lights: bulbs	3	49,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	3	72,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	3	80,200 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment	2	32,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	2	5,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance	2	35,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	98,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock	2	200 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	2	9,028 mi
Seats	2	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	44,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor	1	—
Electrical system: body control module/BCM	1	100 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pipes, hoses, and fittings	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	62,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	62,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist	1	—
Interior lighting	1	5,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	8,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch plate	1	14,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: filter/screen	1	1,200 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	2,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	54,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	1	100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	47,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	8,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard	1	10,000 mi
Tires	1	—
Tires: tread/belt	1	4,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	32,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	85,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	—

The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.