2021 Ford F 150 Super Crew Diesel
Common Problems
Ranked from 374 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
22 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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Fuel Pump Failure
151complaintsHigh severityOtherFuel pump malfunctions, leading to vehicle stalling and inability to start.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Hard Shifting and Jerking
103complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission shifts abruptly and jerks, causing potential loss of control and accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Recall issues with unresolved defects
95complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple recalls have not been addressed, including NHTSA campaigns 23V896 and 24V635000, leading to ongoing vehicle malfunctions.
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Wiper Malfunction
27complaintsHigh severityOtherWindshield wipers stop working, reducing visibility during rain or snow.
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Electrical system failures causing dashboard and audio system malfunctions
6complaintsLow severityElectricalThe electrical system frequently fails, leading to dashboard malfunctions and audio system glitches.
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Engine issues leading to loss of compression and power
6complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine issues, such as loss of compression, lead to a significant loss of power and engine performance.
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Fuel system issues leading to engine stalling and power loss
6complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system experiences issues, resulting in engine stalling and power loss during acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Steering system failures causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle
6complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system malfunctions, making it difficult to control the vehicle and potentially leading to accidents.
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Visibility and wiper system failures affecting driver visibility
6complaintsLow severityOtherVisibility and wiper system failures reduce driver visibility, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
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Axle and rear end failures causing loss of power and potential rollaways
5complaintsHigh severityOtherAxle and rear end failures result in loss of power and potential rollaways, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stall
5complaintsMedium severityOtherFuel system issues lead to engine stalling and hesitation, requiring urgent attention.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Hub Bolt Failure in Rear Axle
5complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe rear axle hub bolt breaks, rendering the vehicle undriveable.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Power Train Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionIssues with the power train including loss of power and unexpected shifting.
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Recall Delay and Non-Resolution
5complaintsMedium severityOtherDelays in resolving NHTSA recalls and non-resolution of issues despite notifications.
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Unresolved Recalls Leading to Multiple Issues
5complaintsMedium severityOtherUnresolved recalls result in multiple ongoing issues, including engine stalls, transmission problems, and electrical system failures.
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Daytime Running Light Failure
4complaintsLow severityOtherDaytime running lights fail prematurely, reducing visibility.
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Electrical System Issues Leading to Safety Warnings
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system issues trigger safety warnings, such as 'parking brake fault' and 'brake service required'.
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Recall Issues with No Resolution
4complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple recalls have been issued, but the necessary parts or repairs are not yet available, leaving vehicles undrivable.
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Transmission Shuddering and Hard Shifts
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission shudders and hard shifts, especially at high speeds, posing safety risks.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Airbag False Deployment
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalFalse airbag deployments without collision or impact, causing damage.
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Paint Chipping and Peeling
2complaintsLow severityOtherChipping and peeling of exterior paint in multiple areas.
Other years & sources
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.