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Ford F-150 2021 Steering Problems

43 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2021 Ford F-150 - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V407000Reported May 29, 2021 - 223 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 223 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train324Electrical System135Visibility134Lighting118Driver Assistance and Stability Systems115Engine102
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.