2021 Ford F-150 recalls: 29 NHTSA safety recall campaigns

As of : NHTSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-150; the most recent was reported on Jul 28, 2026 (campaign 26V489000). This list is by model year, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Components named include Power Train and Visibility.

Check your VIN. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year. It cannot tell you whether your own vehicle is affected or whether its recall repair is done. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official NHTSA recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls).

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Extended data

All campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA campaignReported to NHTSAComponent (NHTSA)ManufacturerUnits potentially affected (whole campaign, all models)
26V489000Jul 28, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONFord Motor Company47,587
26V402000Jun 24, 2026POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord Motor Company741,195
26V104000Feb 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company4,381,878
25V729000Oct 24, 2025VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company174,853
25V455000Jul 7, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord Motor Company850,318
25V348000May 23, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSFord Motor Company10
25V315000May 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company1,076,138
25V169000Mar 14, 2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Ford Motor Company567
25V132000Feb 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company10,952
24V852000Nov 8, 2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company27,678
24V635000Aug 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALFord Motor Company90,736
24V443000Jun 14, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company159
23V896000Dec 22, 2023POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSFord Motor Company112,965
23V509000Jul 21, 2023PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICALFord Motor Company870,701
23V163000Mar 10, 2023VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord Motor Company222,454
22V842000Nov 15, 2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORFord Motor Company483,082
22V623000Aug 12, 2022POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTFord Motor Company58,203
22V414000Jun 10, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGEFord Motor Company1
22V250000Apr 14, 2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord Motor Company652,996
22V193000Mar 25, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord Motor Company391,836
22V188000Mar 25, 2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Ford Motor Company47,084
22V142000Mar 11, 2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORFord Motor Company157,306
21V986000Dec 16, 2021POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTFord Motor Company184,698
21V805000Oct 15, 2021AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACTFord Motor Company777
21V653000Aug 23, 2021SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBINGFord Motor Company16,430
21V533000Jul 15, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFord Motor Company56
21V407000May 29, 2021STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)Ford Motor Company223
21V381000May 24, 2021POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTFord Motor Company4,436
21V090000Feb 18, 2021VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERSFord Motor Company79,017

By component area

Component areaCampaigns
Power Train7
Visibility6
Electrical System4
Back Over Prevention2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Exterior Lighting1
Equipment1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Parking Brake1
Air Bags1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1

By year reported

Year reportedCampaigns
20217
20227
20233
20243
20256
20263

How the figures are counted: each NHTSA campaign number is counted once for this exact make, model and model year as returned by the NHTSA recalls API; a campaign that covers several models is counted once on each model's page. “Units potentially affected” is the manufacturer-reported figure for the whole campaign, not for this model year alone.

Worked example: 2021 Ford F-150: 29 campaigns = 26V489000, 26V402000, 26V104000 and 26 more.

Official campaign summaries

Campaign 26V489000 · reported Jul 28, 2026

Ford Motor Company · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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."

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 26V402000 · reported Jun 24, 2026

Ford Motor Company · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 26V104000 · reported Feb 20, 2026

Ford Motor Company · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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."

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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 — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 25V729000 · reported Oct 24, 2025

Ford Motor Company · Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 25V455000 · reported Jul 7, 2025

Ford Motor Company · Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 25V348000 · reported May 23, 2025

Ford Motor Company · Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 25V315000 · reported May 9, 2025

Ford Motor Company · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Campaign 25V169000 · reported Mar 14, 2025

Ford Motor Company · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Open this campaign at NHTSA

Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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

Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim

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.

Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 29 campaigns. All 29 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.

Frequently asked questions

How many safety recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA's recall data lists 29 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-150. The most recent was reported on Jul 28, 2026 (campaign 26V489000); the earliest listed was reported on Feb 18, 2021 (campaign 21V090000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.

What was the most recent recall for the 2021 Ford F-150?

Campaign 26V489000, reported to NHTSA on Jul 28, 2026 by Ford Motor Company, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.

Does this list tell me whether my 2021 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which parts of the 2021 Ford F-150 are named in its recalls?

The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Power Train (7 campaigns); Visibility (6 campaigns); Electrical System (4 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Fuel System, Gasoline (2 campaigns); Exterior Lighting (1 campaign); Equipment (1 campaign); Engine And Engine Cooling (1 campaign); Parking Brake (1 campaign); Air Bags (1 campaign); Seat Belts (1 campaign); Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 campaign); Steering (1 campaign).

Where does the information on this page come from?

From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.