NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Ford F-150 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Ford F-150 has 29 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,042 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Ford F-150, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Ford F-150 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1,042 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-150, describing incidents dated January 12, 2021 to October 26, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 322 complaints
- Electrical System 131 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 131 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 116 complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Unknown or Other 96 complaints
Of the 1,042 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 1,042 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11774501 · Filed
My 2021 F-150 PowerBoost hybrid repeatedly lost propulsion while traveling on the highway in early October 2026, including four incidents on one trip around October 3. At approximately highway speed, the tachometer dropped to zero while the selector remained in D, and the truck coasted as if in…
ODI #11774469 · Filed
I had an oil change performed earlier in the day. Drove 90 miles on the oil change when I lost complete oil pressure and than had my engine lock up. After the truck was towed back to the dealership and some surface investigation was done they told me it would be 2K to take the oil pan off to get a…
ODI #11774117 · Filed
Passenger side LED DRL outage on horizontal and vertical LED strip
Owner-reported
2021 Ford F-150 mileage at failure
229 of the 1,042 complaints on file for the 2021 Ford F-150 give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | Median 60,000 miles | Middle half 30,000–85,000 miles | Based on 75 complaints |
| Visibility/Wiper | Median 40,000 miles | Middle half 19,000–60,000 miles | Based on 30 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Ford F-150 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA23-002: Loss of Motive Power
Closed October 31, 2024
Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #26V489000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 47,587 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C37 · Owners notified October 9, 2026 · Vehicles built starting January 30, 2020 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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. 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.
Vehicle Rollaway Risk
NHTSA #26V402000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 741,195 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S48 · Vehicles built January 8, 2020 – October 8, 2021 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Vehicles built starting January 8, 2020 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 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.
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.
Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach
NHTSA #25V729000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported October 24, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 174,853 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25SB7 · Owners notified November 10, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 21, 2021 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #25V455000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 850,318 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S75 · Owners notified July 27, 2026 · Vehicles built starting July 1, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 consequence
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.
Reverse Lights May Not Function
NHTSA #25V348000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported May 23, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 10 vehicles
Repair completion: 70% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S57 · Owners notified June 26, 2025 · Vehicles built July 29, 2021 – November 16, 2021 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V315000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,076,138 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S49 · Owners notified October 8, 2025 · Vehicles built starting January 8, 2020 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
NHTSA #25V169000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 567 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S24 · Owners notified April 22, 2025
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Trailer Brakes May Fail
NHTSA #25V132000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 10,952 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S15 · Owners notified April 11, 2025 · Vehicles built starting October 5, 2020 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #24V852000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported November 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 27,678 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24C39 · Owners notified December 19, 2024 · Vehicles built June 7, 2017 – October 21, 2024 (per NHTSA)
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 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Engine Intake Valves May Break
NHTSA #24V635000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 90,736 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S55 · Owners notified July 3, 2025 · Vehicles built May 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
OTA BCM Software Update May Disable Reverse Lights
NHTSA #24V443000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 159 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S38 · Owners notified June 26, 2024 · Vehicles built May 20, 2021 – December 10, 2021 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break
NHTSA #23V896000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 112,965 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S65 · Owners notified May 9, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Unexpected Activation of Electric Parking Brake
NHTSA #23V509000 · Parking Brake — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 870,701 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S35 · Owners notified February 12, 2024
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wipers May Fail
NHTSA #23V163000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 222,454 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23S10 · Owners notified December 13, 2023
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
NHTSA #22V842000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported November 15, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 483,082 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S71 · Owners notified June 30, 2023
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture
NHTSA #22V623000 · Structure — Frame and Members — Underbody Shields · NHTSA notice
Reported August 12, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 58,203 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S53 · Owners notified September 1, 2022
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 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Unsecured Fuel Tank Attachment Strap
NHTSA #22V414000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice
Reported June 10, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S42 · Owners notified July 1, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wipers May Fail
NHTSA #22V250000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 652,996 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S26 · Owners notified October 21, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Trailer Brakes May Fail
NHTSA #22V193000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 391,836 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S17 · Owners notified April 22, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
NHTSA #22V188000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 47,084 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S15 · Owners notified April 12, 2022
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
NHTSA #22V142000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 157,306 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S12 · Owners notified June 22, 2023
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture
NHTSA #21V986000 · Structure — Frame and Members — Underbody Shields · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 184,698 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21S56 · Owners notified February 4, 2022
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 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Door Side Impact Sensors Damaged/FMVSS 214
NHTSA #21V805000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Side Impact · NHTSA notice
Reported October 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 777 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21C26 · Owners notified November 3, 2021
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Seatbelt Webbing Routed Incorrectly
NHTSA #21V653000 · Seat Belts — Front — Webbing · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 16,430 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21C20 · Owners notified October 14, 2021
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
Safety consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Electronic Brake Booster May Leak Into ECU
NHTSA #21V533000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported July 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 56 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21S33 · Owners notified July 28, 2021
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Damaged Steering Gear May Cause Steering Loss
NHTSA #21V407000 · Steering — Rack and Pinion · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 223 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21S28 · Owners notified June 4, 2021
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Two-Piece Driveshafts May Disconnect
NHTSA #21V381000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,436 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21S25 · Owners notified June 15, 2021
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 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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
NHTSA #21V090000 · Visibility — Windshield — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 79,017 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 21C06 · Owners notified April 16, 2021
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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