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Ford F-150 2021 Engine Problems

102 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2021 Ford F-150 - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage102 complaints

102 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

24V635000Reported August 23, 2024 - 90,736 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 90,736 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train324Electrical System135Visibility134Lighting118Driver Assistance and Stability Systems115Unknown Or Other96
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.