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2021 Ford F-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 29
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 1,291
Latest campaign: Jul 28, 2026

Recall summary by component29

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	7	–	Jun 24, 2026	26V402000 25V169000 23V896000 22V623000 22V188000 21V986000 21V381000
Visibility	6	–	Oct 24, 2025	25V729000 23V163000 22V842000 22V250000 22V142000 21V090000
Electrical system	4	–	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000 25V132000 24V443000 22V193000
Back over prevention	2	–	Jul 28, 2026	26V489000 25V315000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	–	Jul 7, 2025	25V455000 22V414000
Exterior lighting	1	–	May 23, 2025	25V348000
Equipment	1	–	Nov 8, 2024	24V852000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Aug 23, 2024	24V635000
Parking brake	1	–	Jul 21, 2023	23V509000
Air bags	1	–	Oct 15, 2021	21V805000
Seat belts	1	–	Aug 23, 2021	21V653000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	–	Jul 15, 2021	21V533000
Steering	1	1	May 29, 2021	21V407000

Safety recalls29

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 28, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 28, 202626V489000	Back over prevention: display function An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V489000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026
Jun 24, 202626V402000	Power train: automatic transmission Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V402000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000 What's wrong 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." 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Oct 24, 202525V729000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V729000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V729000 · Oct 24, 2025
Jul 7, 202525V455000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V455000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025
May 23, 202525V348000	Exterior lighting: back up lights Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V348000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V348000 · May 23, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,291

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1,291Complaints filed

18Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

13Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	443	34	3	2	2
Electrical system	173	13	2	3	1
Unknown or other	123	10	2	3	5
Exterior lighting	118	9	0	0	0
Engine	111	9	0	1	1
Visibility	83	6	1	0	0
Service brakes	77	6	3	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	67	5	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	66	5	0	0	0
Wheels	54	4	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	50	4	3	0	1
Steering	48	4	1	1	0
Structure	48	4	0	1	0
Back over prevention	45	3	3	0	1
Fuel system	43	3	0	0	0

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-150 Regular Cab, F-150 Super Cab, F-150 Super Cab Diesel, F-150 Super Crew, F-150 Super Crew Diesel, F-150 Super Crew Hev.

Latest reports

Engine
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and a alert was received through the mobile application.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770895
Exterior lighting
“My daytime running light has burned out. I also see a lot of other f150 around town with the same exact problem. I also don’t want to get stopped from the police for having a bulb burned out.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770343
Power train
“I picked up my F-150 Powerboost from the Ford dealership after getting and oil change. Recorded mileage was 100,385 (just 385 miles out of the 100,000 EV warranty.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770359

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2021 Ford F-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-150. The most recent, 26V489000 (reported July 28, 2026), concerns back over prevention. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Ford F-150 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 7 campaigns. Others: visibility (6), electrical system (4), back over prevention (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford F-150?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 443 complaints out of 1,291 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ford F-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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Recall summary by component29

Safety recalls29

Back over prevention: display function

Power train: automatic transmission

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Exterior lighting: back up lights