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Ford F-150 2021 Power Train Problems

324 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2021 Ford F-150 - 31% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage324 complaints

324 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V381000Reported May 24, 2021 - 4,436 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 4,436 vehicles across all affected models.

22V188000Reported March 25, 2022 - 47,084 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 47,084 vehicles across all affected models.

23V896000Reported December 22, 2023 - 112,965 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 112,965 vehicles across all affected models.

25V169000Reported March 14, 2025 - 567 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 567 vehicles across all affected models.

26V402000Reported June 24, 2026 - 741,195 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 741,195 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System135Visibility134Lighting118Driver Assistance and Stability Systems115Engine102Unknown 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.