2021 Ford F-150 structure problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After a day of heavy rain, the vehicle stalled at a stop light and would not restart. The steering wheel and transmission locked, preventing the vehicle from being placed in neutral, creating a safety hazard as the vehicle was immobile in traffic. No warning lamps appeared prior to the failure. The…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the contact noticed an unusual grinding sound. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact noticed a lot of unusual clicking or rattling sounds. In addition, several unknown warning lights were…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which…Campaign 22V623000 · Aug 12, 2022
- Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which…Campaign 21V986000 · Dec 16, 2021
Structure problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 21 | 5% |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% |
| 2020 F-150 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 F-150 | 31 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 191 | 8% |
| 2017 F-150 | 109 | 8% |
| 2016 F-150 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 F-150 | 147 | 9% |
| 2014 F-150 | 31 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 48 | 2% |
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.