2021 Ford F-150 recalls

29 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V489000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is…Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update48KunitsJul 2826V402000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update741KunitsJun 2426V104000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallWhen towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of…ElectricalOver-the-air update4.4MunitsFeb 2025V729000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair175KunitsOct 202525V455000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.Fuel systemFree software update850KunitsJul 202525V348000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallAn over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update10unitsMay 202525V315000 · Ford Motor CompanyBack Over Prevention recallA software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update1.1MunitsMay 202525V169000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to…Engine & powertrainFree software update567unitsMar 202525V132000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallDue to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.ElectricalFree software update11KunitsFeb 202524V852000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.EquipmentFree repair28KunitsNov 202424V635000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree replacement91KunitsAug 202424V443000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallAn over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.ElectricalFree software update159unitsJun 202423V896000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.Engine & powertrainFree replacement113KunitsDec 202323V509000 · Ford Motor CompanyParking Brake recallContact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement871KunitsJul 202323V163000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement222KunitsMar 202322V842000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement483KunitsNov 202222V623000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallUnderbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause…Engine & powertrainFree repair58KunitsAug 202222V414000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallA single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.Fuel systemFree repair1unitsJun 202222V250000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement653KunitsApr 202222V193000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallDue to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.ElectricalFree software update392KunitsMar 202222V188000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to…Engine & powertrainFree software update47KunitsMar 202222V142000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallThe front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement157KunitsMar 202221V986000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallUnderbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause…Engine & powertrainFree repair185KunitsDec 202121V805000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side…Air bagsFree replacement777unitsOct 202121V653000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.Seats & beltsFree replacement16KunitsAug 202121V533000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement56unitsJul 202121V407000 · Ford Motor CompanySteering recallThe steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering…Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement223unitsMay 202121V381000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.Engine & powertrainFree replacement4,436unitsMay 202121V090000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair79KunitsFeb 2021