More recall homework
2021 Ford F-150has more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2021 Ford F-150has more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2022 Ford F-150may cost less to fuel.
Short answer: F-150 needs more recall homework, F-150 has more complaint activity, F-150 has more severity reports and F-150 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2022 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 22 | 28 | F-150 has 6 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 560 | 940 | F-150 has 380 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 18 / 6 / 24 / 0 | 13 / 4 / 6 / 0 | F-150 has 25 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 3 | 1 | F-150 has 2 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 574 | 629 | F-150 has 55 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 131 | 175 | F-150 has 44 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 1 | 0 | F-150 has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 56 | 26 | F-150 has 30 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Feb 20, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | F-150 has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | F-150 has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 22 combined MPG | 20 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,700 | $3,000 | F-150 about $300 less |
| Safety-rating records | 13 | 12 | Different availability |