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2021 Ford F-150

28 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Power train

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 741,195 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V402000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Electrical system

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.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 4,381,878 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V104000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 174,853 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V729000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 850,318 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V455000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 10 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V348000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,076,138 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V315000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 567 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V169000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Electrical system

Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 10,952 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V132000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

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.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 27,678 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V852000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 90,736 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V635000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 159 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V443000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 112,965 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V896000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Parking brake

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 870,701 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V509000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 222,454 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V163000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 483,082 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V842000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 58,203 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V623000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V414000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 652,996 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V250000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 47,084 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V188000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Electrical system

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 391,836 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V193000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 157,306 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V142000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 184,698 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V986000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 777 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V805000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Do not drive Seat belts

A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

What to do: Don't drive it. Contact the manufacturer — most will collect the vehicle.

Free repair · 16,430 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V653000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 56 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V533000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 223 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V407000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,436 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V381000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 79,017 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V090000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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