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2021 Ford F-450 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: 12
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2026

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel	3	–	Mar 17, 2026	26V158000 24V957000 22V013000
Back over prevention	2	–	Oct 10, 2025	25V686000 25V048000
Visibility	2	–	Apr 14, 2022	22V250000 21V090000
Steering	1	–	Sep 19, 2025	25V626000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Jul 7, 2025	25V455000
Equipment	1	–	Jun 9, 2023	23V420000
Power train	1	1	May 25, 2021	21V390000
Trailer hitches	1	–	May 24, 2021	21V379000

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2026Latest campaign


Mar 17, 202626V158000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V158000 What's wrong 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. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V158000 · Mar 17, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V686000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V686000 What's wrong 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. Risk A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V686000 · Oct 10, 2025
Sep 19, 202525V626000	Steering: column A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V626000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V626000 · Sep 19, 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
Jan 31, 202525V048000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V048000 What's wrong 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. Risk Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05. Campaign NHTSA 25V048000 · Jan 31, 2025
Dec 20, 202424V957000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V957000 What's wrong 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. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78. Campaign NHTSA 24V957000 · Dec 20, 2024

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).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Electrical system	5	28	0
Power train	4	22	1
Service brakes	3	17	1
Structure	3	17	0
Unknown or other	2	11	0
Engine	2	11	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	11	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	11	0
Tires	1	6	0
Hydraulic	1	6	1
Fuel system	1	6	0
Diesel	1	6	0
Trailer hitches	1	6	0

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.

Latest reports

Power train
“Unknown. This vehicle when driving and come to a complete stop will jerk forward. It has been to 2 different ford dealerships to assist with this issue and has been "covered" under transmission control module recall and…”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764763
Unknown or other
“Failure of a $70 thermocouple sensor in the air conditioning unit requires replacement of the entire evaporative cooler, which requires removal and reinstallation of the entire dash from the vehicle.”
Filed 06/09/2026 · ODI 11742943
Tires
“Technician was airing the tires - zipper ruputer occured on the inside of the tire. 225/70R19.5”
Filed 02/26/2026 · ODI 11720607

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2021 Ford F-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-450. The most recent, 26V158000 (reported March 17, 2026), concerns fuel system, diesel. 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-450 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, diesel, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), visibility (2), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford F-450?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Ford F-450?

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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