2021 Ford F-150 Safety Overview
The 2021 Ford F-150 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 27 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
- Back over prevention:software
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as 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.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for Ford F-150 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-4...
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, the integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023...
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, adetached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025...
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. If ignored, afrozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250...
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the remedy is under development.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scal...
Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectl...
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, an unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincol...
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln N...
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. 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. If ignored, aloss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Esc...
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scal...
Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system:body control module:software. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. If ignored, disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer...
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:axle hubs. 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. If ignored, 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. To fix this, dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single ex...
Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning parking brake:electrical. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. If ignored, unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, afractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. To fix this, dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle.
An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
A safety recall has been issued concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. If ignored, an improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty ...
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. 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. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincol...
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning 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. If ignored, loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm). Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, an unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, afractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. To fix this, dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expediti...
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:sensor:side impact. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, an air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.. To fix this, dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles.
A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A safety recall has been issued concerning seat belts:front:webbing. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. If ignored, amisrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.. To fix this, owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning service brakes, hydraulic. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion). Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.. To fix this, owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles.
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.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:driveline:driveshaft. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and ...
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield:critical fasteners. 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. If ignored, in the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.. To fix this, ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.