2021 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“*Brake system failure, complete shut down of vehicle. *Vehicle unable to start. *Vehicle was taken directly to Peoria Ford ( 9130 W Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382) via tow truck on XXX Confirmed when dropped off of brake system failure and vehicle not functioning. *Vehicle was inspected on XXX which we…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Day Running Lights in headlights fail. The side LED fails completely requiring the entire headlight housing needing to be replaced. This is a common failure and Ford is not doing anything to help the thousands of customers this is affecting. This failure is widely reported online, in forums and…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with…Campaign 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
- Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over…Campaign 25V132000 · Feb 28, 2025
- An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both…Campaign 24V443000 · Jun 14, 2024
- Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over…Campaign 22V193000 · Mar 25, 2022
Related service bulletins
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…
26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 22 | 22% |
| 2024 F-150 | 38 | 21% |
| 2023 F-150 | 80 | 20% |
| 2022 F-150 | 122 | 21% |
| 2020 F-150 | 82 | 12% |
| 2019 F-150 | 98 | 8% |
| 2018 F-150 | 169 | 8% |
| 2017 F-150 | 126 | 9% |
| 2016 F-150 | 182 | 9% |
| 2015 F-150 | 167 | 10% |
| 2014 F-150 | 160 | 11% |
| 2013 F-150 | 319 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.