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 Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 698 | 959 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 29 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 245 | 633 |
| 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 | 40,000 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 331 | 297 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 125 |
| Engine | 124 | 80 |
| Visibility | 38 | 77 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 103 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 51 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 72 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 60 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 37 |
| Stalling | 46 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 24 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 0 |
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.