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US recalls (29)
Do not driveSteering: rack and pinion
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Back over prevention: display function
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Power train: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
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. 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 and remedy
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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. 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 and remedy
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk and remedy
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.
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. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S57.
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air 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.
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. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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. 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 and remedy
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.
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.
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. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical system: body control module, software
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters 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.
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. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Parking brake: electrical
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Structure: frame and members, underbody shields
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
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.
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. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Structure: frame and members, underbody shields
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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. 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 and remedy
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Seat belts: front, webbing
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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. 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 and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Canadian recalls (27)
Show 27 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2026-07-28 · campaign 2026-369
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause part of the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the full rearview image to display while the transmission is in reverse gear.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with an 8-inch display and 360-degree cameras.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that is not fully displayed could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the APIM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Lights and instruments
2026-07-14 · campaign 2026-342 · 105 vehicles
Issue:
This recall is for certain integrated trailer modules that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles.
Note: This problem would cause a "Trailer brake module fault" message to be displayed and turn signal telltale to flash rapidly.
Safety Risk:
Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and cause following drivers not to recognize that the vehicle is braking or intends to turn or change lanes. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the ITRM software.
Powertrain
2026-06-24 · campaign 2026-311
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem in the transmission could cause the parking pawl to become damaged. As a result, when the transmission is shifted to Park, the vehicle could move if the parking brake is not applied.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace any damaged transmission components.
Over-the-air fixLights and instruments
2026-02-20 · campaign 2026-079
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles.
Note: This problem would cause a "Trailer brake module fault" message to be displayed and turn signal telltale to flash rapidly. This recall also affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk:
Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and cause following drivers not to recognize that the vehicle is braking or intends to turn or change lanes. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the ITRM software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Structure
2025-10-24 · campaign 2025-587
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the moonroof wind deflector may not have been attached properly. As a result, the deflector could detach from the vehicle.
Note: This recall also affects certain Super Duty incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk:
A moonroof wind deflector that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the moonroof wind deflector.
Fuel system
2025-07-08 · campaign 2025-366
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software. For Super Duty models, the dealer will replace the fuel pump.
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2025-05-09 · campaign 2025-260
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the SYNC software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.
Powertrain
2025-03-14 · campaign 2025-137 · 14 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S15 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-144) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain trucks, the powertrain control module (PCM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could cause the transmission to shift into neutral while driving, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels. If the vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h after this happens, the transmission can shift to park automatically.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 2.7 L, 3.5 L, or 5.0 L engine and without auto start-stop technology.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software.
Brakes
2025-03-02 · campaign 2025-106
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S17 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-146) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional trailer brake controller.
Safety Risk:
A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.
Engine
2024-08-23 · campaign 2024-492
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the intake valves may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the valves could break and cause the engine to fail.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine. This problem would cause the engine to run rough and the engine malfunction indicator lamp to turn on.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine.
Over-the-air fixLights and instruments
2024-06-14 · campaign 2024-347 · 22 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the backup lamps not to turn on when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
Backup lamps that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software.
Powertrain
2023-12-22 · campaign 2023-705
Issue:
On certain trucks, the rear axle hub bolt(s) could break and cause the axle shaft(s) splines to wear. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the truck is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the truck could roll away.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the rear axle shafts.
Brakes
2023-07-25 · campaign 2023-405
Issue:
On certain trucks, the rear axle wiring harness could rub against the rear axle housing. Over time, this could cause damage to the wiring harness, and the electric parking brake could apply suddenly while driving.
Safety Risk:
A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and secure the rear axle wiring harness. If damage is found, the dealer will replace the wiring harness.
Visual system
2023-03-13 · campaign 2023-133
Issue:
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.
Note: This problem could cause slow or erratic wiper arm movement.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.
Visual system
2022-11-15 · campaign 2022-650
Issue:
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper motor may fail. If this happens, the windshield wipers will not work.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the windshield wiper motor.
Structure
2022-08-12 · campaign 2022-461
Issue:
On certain trucks, the insulators under the truck may have been installed in error. As a result, it could loosen and damage the driveshaft. If this happens, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. A broken driveshaft could also contact the ground and cause a loss of control. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects certain 4x4 models with a 145" wheelbase that have specific trim packages and an aluminum driveshaft.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership inspect if underbody insulators are installed and add new attachments as required. The dealer will also inspect the driveshaft for damage and repair it, as necessary.
Brakes
2022-05-30 · campaign 2022-279
Issue:
This recall is for accessory trailer brake controllers that were dealer-installed or sold as an accessory part at a Ford dealership.
A software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake.
Safety Risk:
A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.
Visual system
2022-04-14 · campaign 2022-197
Issue:
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.
Brakes
2022-03-29 · campaign 2022-146
Issue:
A software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional trailer brake controller.
Safety Risk:
A loss of trailer brakes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated trailer brake control module software.
Powertrain
2022-03-28 · campaign 2022-144
Issue:
On certain trucks, the powertrain control module (PCM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) could cause the transmission to shift into neutral while driving, causing a sudden loss of power to the wheels. If the vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h after this happens, the transmission can shift to park automatically.
Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 2.7 L, 3.5 L, or 5.0 L engine and without auto start-stop technology.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software.
Visual system
2022-03-14 · campaign 2022-116
Issue:
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper motor may fail. If this happens, the windshield wipers will not work.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that do not work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the windshield wiper motor.
Powertrain
2021-12-17 · campaign 2021-775
Issue:
On certain trucks, the insulation under the truck may loosen and damage the driveshaft. If this happens, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. A broken driveshaft could also contact the ground and cause a loss of control. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects certain SuperCrew 4x4 models with a 5.5' box that have specific options and an aluminum driveshaft.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to add new attachments for the underbody insulators. The dealer will also inspect the driveshaft for damage and repair it, as necessary.
Airbag
2021-10-18 · campaign 2021-638 · 61 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the side-impact sensors in the front doors may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the side airbags may not work properly in a side-impact crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer replace the driver and passenger-front door side-impact pressure sensors.
Seats and restraints
2021-08-23 · campaign 2021-526
Issue:
On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash.
Note: This recall only affects SuperCab body style trucks.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for inspecting the driver and front passenger seat belts before using either seat. Depending on the results, Ford advises that you should take the following steps:
1. If the seat belts pass the inspection, you should schedule an appointment and take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the seat belt retractor and pretensioner assemblies, as necessary.
2. If the driver's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, or you are uncertain of the results of your inspection, you should not drive your truck and contact your dealer to make arrangements to have it towed for an inspection.
3. If the front passenger's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, do not use that seat unit the seat belt has been inspected by a dealer.
Steering
2021-05-31 · campaign 2021-337 · 90 vehicles
Issue:
On certain trucks, there may be an internal problem with the steering gear. As a result, the steering could suddenly become stiff or lock up while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden change in steering effort or a loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will contact owners and instruct you not to drive your truck. Ford will ask you to contact a dealer and arrange to have it towed to the dealership for a replacement of the steering gear.
Powertrain
2021-05-24 · campaign 2021-307
Issue:
On certain trucks, the two-piece driveshaft could disconnect while driving and cause a loss of power to the wheels. If this happens, the truck could also move when the transmission is in Park, and the parking brake is not used.
Note: This recall only affects trucks with a 3.5 L gas engine rated for maximum trailer towing capacity or a 3.5 L HEV engine.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft assembly.
Structure
2021-02-19 · campaign 2021-085
Issue:
On certain trucks, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the truck in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.
Owner complaints (1,040)
Owners filed 1,040 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F150 (13 crashes, 4 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 54 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 470).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 321 | |
| Electrical system | 130 | |
| Exterior lighting | 116 | |
| Unknown or other | 96 | |
| Engine | 84 | |
| Visibility | 78 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 56 | |
| Service brakes | 54 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ford F150.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 2WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 2WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew HEV PU/CC 2WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Super Crew HEV PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Ford F150 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD 2.7 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 3.3 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.0 L Automatic (S10) | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD HEV 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 25 | 26 | 25 | $2,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 2.7 L Automatic (S10) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 2.7 L Automatic (S10) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 3.0 L Automatic (S10) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $4,150 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S10) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
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