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2021 Ford F 150 Super Cab Diesel
Common Problems

Ranked from 352 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

7
High severity
5
Medium
3
Low

15 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Axle Bolt Failure

    186complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Axle bolts break, causing instability and potential for increased wear on connected components.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Recall Parts Unavailability

    83complaints
    High severityOther

    Parts for NHTSA recalls are not available, leading to delays in repair and potential safety issues.

  3. 3

    Transmission Hard Shifting and Jerking

    63complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission frequently shifts hard and jerks, causing potential loss of control and accidents.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Visibility Issues

    45complaints
    High severityOther

    Windshields crack easily or windshield wipers fail to operate, reducing visibility.

  5. 5

    Driver Side Door Freezing

    5complaints
    Low severityOther

    Driver side door freezes in the lock position, preventing entry or exit from the vehicle.

  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues Leading to Safety Warnings

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system issues trigger safety warnings, such as 'parking brake fault' or 'brake service required'.

  7. 7

    Fuel system issues leading to engine stalling and power loss

    5complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel system causes engine stalling, power loss, and jerking during acceleration, often due to faulty fuel pumps or gasolines.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Parking Brake Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Parking brake malfunctions, causing the vehicle to fail to engage or disengage properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Recall Parts Unavailable for Multiple Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls have parts unavailable, leading to unresolved issues and customer frustration.

  10. 10

    Axle failures leading to loss of power and vehicle instability

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Axle failures result in loss of power, vehicle instability, and potential rollaways, posing a significant safety risk.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Engine Misfire

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires, often due to faulty spark plugs or other ignition components, leading to rough running and reduced performance.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Steering System Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The electric steering system occasionally fails, causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer.

  13. 13

    Transmission Failure

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fails completely, resulting in a loss of power and the vehicle becoming undrivable, often due to internal mechanical issues.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  14. 15

    Visibility and wiper system failures leading to reduced visibility

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Visibility and wiper systems fail, reducing the driver's ability to see clearly, especially in adverse weather conditions.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.