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2021 Ford F 150

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 26 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
18
Fires
5
Recalls
26
TSBs
599
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 18 crashes, 5 fires, and 26 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

10 speed automatic issues

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

rodent or squirrel ate wiring insulation

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive oil consumption

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

190 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

87
0–30K
73
30–60K
42
60–90K
16
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (87 reports) • Median: 40K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (190 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain190 (19%)
Visibility116 (12%)
Electrical92 (9%)
Other79 (8%)
Engine76 (8%)
Lights64 (6%)
Brakes64 (6%)
Fuel System33 (3%)

2021 Ford F 150: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford F 150, with 190 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford F 150, with 116 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford F 150, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford F 150, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

65
21
134
22
240
23
187
24
356
25
18
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford F 150. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (26 recalls)

21V090000Apr 2021

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."

21V381000Jun 2021

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.

21V407000Do Not DriveJun 2021

STEERING: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.

21V533000Jul 2021

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.

21V653000Oct 2021

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.

+ 21 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Ford F 150 is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 26 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Ford F 150: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford F 150?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Ford F 150 is related to the drivetrain, with 190 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Ford F 150 reliable?
The 2021 Ford F 150 has 1,000 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Ford F 150 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Ford F 150 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Ford F 150 has 26 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 150 problems start?
Based on 222 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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