2021 Ford F150 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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All 29 2021 Ford F150 recalls, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Back Over Prevention, Display FunctionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 F150 and 2023 to 2026 F250 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V489000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 24, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020 to 2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F150 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V402000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 20, 2026Electrical System, Integrated Trailer Brake ControlFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2026 F150, 2022 to 2026 F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, F550 SD, Maverick, 2024 to 2026 Ranger, 2023 to 2026 F600 SD, 2022 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V104000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 24, 2025Visibility, Sun/moon Roof AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021 to 2023 F150, 2022 F250 SD, F350 SD, and F450 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V729000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 7, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F250 SD, F350 SD, F450 SD, F550 SD, 2021 to 2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F150, 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · Ford Motor Company
May 23, 2025Exterior Lighting, Back Up LightsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V348000 · Ford Motor Company
May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco, F150, 2021 to 2024 Edge, 2022 to 2025 Escape, F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, 2022 to 2024 Expedition, 2022 to 2025 Transit, 2021 to 2023 Mach E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021 to 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022 to 2024 Navigator, and 2023 to 2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 14, 2025Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V169000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 28, 2025Electrical System, Integrated Trailer Brake ControlFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 F150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V132000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 8, 2024Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020 to 2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018 to 2024 F150, 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."
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 23, 2024Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Bronco, F150, 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V635000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 14, 2024Electrical System, Body Control ModuleFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 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.
Risk: Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V443000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 22, 2023Power Train, Axle HubsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 F150 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V896000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 21, 2023Parking Brake, ElectricalFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 F150 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.
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V509000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 10, 2023Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 22V250.
NHTSA campaign 23V163000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 15, 2022Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 F150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 22V142.
NHTSA campaign 22V842000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 12, 2022Power Train, DrivelineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 F150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V623000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 10, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline, StorageFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.
Risk: An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V414000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 14, 2022Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 F150, Expedition, 2020 to 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, and 2020 to 2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 25, 2022Electrical System, Integrated Trailer Brake ControlFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 F150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V193000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 25, 2022Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V188000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 11, 2022Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V142000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 16, 2021Power Train, DrivelineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 F150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
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 can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V986000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 15, 2021Air Bags, SensorFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, 2021 F150, 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."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V805000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 23, 2021Seat Belts, FrontFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
Risk: A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V653000 · Ford Motor Company
Jul 15, 2021Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V533000 · Ford Motor Company
May 29, 2021Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)Do not driveFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V407000 · Ford Motor Company
May 24, 2021Power Train, DrivelineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 vehicles. The two piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V381000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 18, 2021Visibility, WindshieldFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F150 and 2020 to 2021 F250, F350, F450, and F550 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V090000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 29 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F150, including 1 marked do not drive. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Ford F150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.