2021 Ford F-150 service brakes problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS Control module and brake booster assembly failed. Vehicle would not crank or start. Disconnected battery negative pole for one minute to reset PCM. Vehicle started. Drove immediately to independent service center without difficulty. Service center confirmed vehicle no start the next morning…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“This truck that I have purchased from palm coast ford has a recall every month that keeps me from utilizing the vehicle. The latest recall that there is not a fix for yet, I was told is a complete risk and I should not even drive the truck. I request that you look into all of the recalls that have…”
filed Aug 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which…Campaign 21V533000 · Jul 15, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 16 | 16% |
| 2024 F-150 | 13 | 7% |
| 2023 F-150 | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 F-150 | 24 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 17 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 70 | 3% |
| 2017 F-150 | 85 | 6% |
| 2016 F-150 | 301 | 15% |
| 2015 F-150 | 299 | 18% |
| 2014 F-150 | 288 | 19% |
| 2013 F-150 | 320 | 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.