Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

254 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
94

Most reports here involve transmission slipping. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

transmission slipping 32sudden stalling 16
A recent report: Experiencing total stop of acceleration in two occasions: 1) when putting the car in reverse and pressing the accelerator and 2) when making a left or right turn after a yield or stop. And when I say…
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Experiencing total stop of acceleration in two occasions: 1) when putting the car in reverse and pressing the accelerator and 2) when making a left or right turn after a yield or stop. And when I say loss of acceleration, I don’t mean hesitation, reduced power, or sluggish acceleration. I mean absolutely ZERO acceleration. I’ll press the accelerator and nothing happens. The engine stays basically at idle, and the truck will not accelerate for roughly 5-10 seconds, regardless of how much accelerator I’m giving it. Then suddenly power comes back and the truck drives normally again. This happens with normal operating temps while driving most of the day. It got to a point where it happened once every day. Very scary stuff when you're pulling out into traffic - major safety concerns with oncoming traffic.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763923 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
40

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 15electrical shorts 8
A recent report: The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the interior electronics shut off, a red truck symbol flashed in the bottom right corner of the…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the interior electronics shut off, a red truck symbol flashed in the bottom right corner of the instrument panel, and a buzzing sound occurred inside the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the shoulder after crossing eight lanes of traffic. The vehicle was restarted after one hour. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764339 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
19

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of braking 13software faults 3
A recent report: The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS, auto collision, and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel while…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS, auto collision, and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective electronic brake booster. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V533000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11610853 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Read closely
23

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 4premature wear 4
A recent report: The steering wheel becomes crooked almost 90 degrees to the left and car still driving straight, just happened overnight I believe after system update

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11749641 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
2

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 1
A recent report: The seat belt from my 2021 F-150 cause shoulder pain. Since the vehicle in the dealer for a month I have to drive a rental and the shoulder pain went away.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11495314 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
23

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 1fluid leaks 1
A recent report: : Driver side door latch, yes it's available for inspection and has been inspected by Tasca Ford Cranston RI 02920. : In a cold environment Driver side door can not be opened from the inside…
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: Driver side door latch, yes it's available for inspection and has been inspected by Tasca Ford Cranston RI 02920. : In a cold environment Driver side door can not be opened from the inside. Interior door latch freezes making it impossible to open door. Door must be opened from the outside. In some cases latch freezes and door will latch closed. You have to physically hold the door shut in order to drive! : This was inspected and issue confirmed by Ford Dealership and service advisor. Video has been taken. : First issue was in 2023 after used vehicle purchase. Issue is on going, during below freezing days.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11645073 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
53

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

premature wear 2unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: Hi, I have been trying to get Ford to address the recall 23V896 for over a year and they have been claiming that they dont have parts. They keep providing a different day that they are supposed to…
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Hi, I have been trying to get Ford to address the recall 23V896 for over a year and they have been claiming that they dont have parts. They keep providing a different day that they are supposed to receive the parts but when the date comes they provide a different time. I need your assistance with getting this recall implemented.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762421 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 254 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2021 and 2026, roughly 48 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.