2021 Ford F-150 Problems

A software error can cover the rearview camera image with the infotainment home menu when the car is in reverse. This leaves the driver with less rear visibility, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: A dealer will update the accessory protocol interface module software, or the update will be sent over the air, at no cost to you.

The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge.

While towing a trailer, the vehicle's trailer control module can lose contact with the car, which may cut out the trailer's brake and turn signal lights or its brakes. Without them, you may have trouble controlling the trailer and other drivers may not see it, raising the risk of a crash.

Fix: A dealer will update the trailer module software, or it will be updated over the air, at no charge to you.

The clips holding the moonroof wind deflector may not be attached securely to the moonroof frame. If the deflector comes loose, it can fly off the vehicle and become a road hazard that raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the moonroof wind deflector and repair it as needed, at no cost to you.

The low-pressure fuel pump can fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving. A sudden stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump on Super Duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights. Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

The transmission's warning system for low fluid pressure can falsely trigger, causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. Losing drive power suddenly raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to you.

A software error can cause the electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes on a towed trailer to stop working. Without trailer brakes, stopping distances get longer, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the trailer brake control module software at no cost to you.

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." 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.

Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.

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

Fix: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights. Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

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. 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. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge.

The rear axle housing can rub against the wiring harness and damage it, which may cause the electric parking brake to engage unexpectedly. If that happens while driving, it raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will add a protective tie strap and tape wrap to the harness and replace the harness if needed, at no cost to you.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge.

A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap. An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022.

The transmission's warning system for low fluid pressure can falsely trigger, causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. Losing drive power suddenly raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to you.

A software error can stop the electric trailer brakes from working when a trailer is towed. Without them, stopping distance gets longer, which raises the chance of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the trailer brake control module software at no charge.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge.

Front door side impact sensors may have been damaged during manufacturing, so the side airbags might not deploy properly in a crash. This raises the risk of injury and means the vehicles do not meet federal side impact safety requirements.

Fix: The dealer will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors free of charge.

The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed. A misrouted seatbelt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed.

The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance. Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge.

The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge.

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

Fix: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing. In a crash, it could separate from the car, which raises the risk of injury.

Fix: A dealer will remove and reinstall the windshield, and the repair is free.