2020 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 724 | 1,009 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 29 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 245 | 637 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 352 | 314 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 128 |
| Engine | 127 | 82 |
| Visibility | 38 | 78 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 109 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 53 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 78 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 63 | 31 |
| Stalling | 50 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 49 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 45 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 37 | 34 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 25 |
2020 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.