Model year guide

2021 Ford F-150

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Ford F-150 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 47 on record.

2021 Ford F-150 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Ford F-150 at a glance

Safety recalls27
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$55,442

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2021 Ford F-150 recalls 27

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #21V986000 · 16/12/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.

Visibility:windshield:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #21V090000 · 18/02/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

Air Bags:sensor:side Impact NHTSA Campaign #21V805000 · 15/10/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number …

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #21V533000 · 15/07/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.

Seat Belts:front:webbing NHTSA Campaign #21V653000 · 23/08/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 Super Cab vehicles. The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

Fix: Owners are advised to perform a preliminary self-inspection of the front seatbelts. If the passenger-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not use the passenger seat until the repair is performed. If the driver-side seatbelt fails inspection, owners should not drive their vehicle until th…

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #21V381000 · 24/05/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S25.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) NHTSA Campaign #21V407000 · 29/05/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-…

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor NHTSA Campaign #22V142000 · 11/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12.

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control NHTSA Campaign #22V193000 · 25/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Fix: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) NHTSA Campaign #22V188000 · 25/03/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Fix: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages NHTSA Campaign #22V250000 · 14/04/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Ow…

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage NHTSA Campaign #22V414000 · 10/06/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2021 Ford F-150 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,266

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2021 Ford F-150 worth?

Low
$41,715
Typical price
$55,442
High
$67,075

From 42 comparable 2021 Ford F-150 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Ford F-150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,330
Depreciation (5 yrs)$24,850
Total$41,180
Per mile$0.55

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($55,442) with the same model 5 model-years older ($30,617), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Ford F-150 trims & engines on record

Trims
XLT · XL · Lariat
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 395 hp · 2.7L 6-cyl 325 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 375 hp · 3.3L 6-cyl 290 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl

2021 Ford F-150 vehicles on record

Other Ford F-150 model years

2021 Ford F-150 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Ford F-150 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Ford F-150 at about 19 mpg combined (18 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2021 Ford F-150 worth?

Comparable 2021 Ford F-150 listings run roughly $41,715–$67,075, typically around $55,442 (from 42 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.