Complaint volume
911 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2021 Ford F-150 Complaints
911 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Ford F-150, grouped by component category.
911 Total complaints
13 Crash reports
4 Fire reports
6 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are power train, exterior lighting, visibility. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 13 crash reports, 4 fire reports, 6 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 203 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 45,841 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to power train, exterior lighting, visibility?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Ford F-150?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2021 Ford F-150
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How severe are the 2021 Ford F-150 complaints?
13 Crash
4 Fire
6 Injury
0 Fatality
27 Towed
3 Medical attention
What are the most common 2021 Ford F-150 complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 201
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 75
VISIBILITY 64
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 52
VISIBILITY/WIPER 41
ENGINE 33
STEERING 24
SERVICE BRAKES 19
BACK OVER PREVENTION 18
911 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | While attempting to drive the vehicle out of the driveway the brake pedal and went all the way to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. Then, after approximately 10 to 15 feet the brakes locked up completely. The ABS fault light, hill descent control not available light, and pre-collision assist not available light all were flashing on the dash. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership was able to confirm the issue and has determined that there was an issue with the brake booster. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T APPEAR TO HAVE SAT IN A HOLDING YARD FOR 30 DAYS AFTER BEING EXPORTED FROM CANADA. IT WAS SERVICED 03/24/21 IN ALBERTA CANADA AND THEN OFFERED FOR SALE 04/14/21 IN THE USA. ATTACHED IS THE CARFAX TO SHOW THE TIMELINE AND HISTORY | Crash: No Fire: No | 20 |
| May 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE DELAYED IN ACTIVATING, CAUSING THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALERTED THE DRIVER THAT THE HILL ASSIST, COLLISION AVOIDANCE, AND DRIVE MODE FUNCTIONS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JIM BURKE FORD LOCATED AT 2001 OAK ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER WAS FAULTY. THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS REPLACED, THE BRAKE MODULE WAS UPDATED, AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 660. | Crash: No Fire: No | 660 |
| Apr 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD INADVERTENTLY TURN OFF AND ON, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER AND WARNING LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 233. | Crash: No Fire: No | 233 |
| Apr 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2021 FORD F150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DRIPPING DARK LIQUID COMING FROM ENGINE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *JS | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE VEHICLE HAS A STUTTER AT IDLE. VEHICLE HAS SHOWN THIS CHARACTERISTIC SINCE DRIVEN OUT OF THE LOT. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,800 MILES. THIS DOES NOT SEEM 'NORMAL'. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | INTRUSION ALARM GOING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE IS PARKED AND LOCKED IN THE DRIVE WAY, HAPPENS EVERY NIGHT. MUST DISABLE MOTION SENSORS PRIOR TO PARKING OVER NIGHT EVERY TIME. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE INTRUDER ALARM ACTIVATES FOR NO REASON. HAS HAPPENED 5 NIGHTS ACROSS 83 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 3500 MILES AND LOCAL FORD SERVICE CANNOT FIND ROOT CAUSE. | Crash: No Fire: No | 3,400 |
| Feb 2021 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | TRUCK DOES NOT DETECT SPECIFICALLY SILVER FORD CARS WHEN AUTO PARKING. IT WILL TRY TO PARK IN THE SAME SPOT AS THEM ON SUNNY DAYS. | Crash: No Fire: No | 620 |
| Feb 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IF THE TRUCK SITS FOR MORE THAN 2 DAYS THE BATTERY WILL BE DEAD AND UNABLE TO BE JUMPSTARTED WITH JUMP PACKS. HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED IT WAS SO DEAD ALREADY. | Crash: No Fire: No | 500 |
| Jan 2021 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | MY BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY ON THE DASH IS HAZY AND GREY, SIMILAR TO THE ISSUE FORD HAS WITH THE 2020 MODEL YEAR. | Crash: No Fire: No | 9 |