2021 Ford F 150 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 338 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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
176complaintsSafety riskOtherFuel pump malfunctions, leading to vehicle stalling and inability to start.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Daytime Running Light Failure
60complaintsHigh severityOtherDaytime running lights (DRLs) fail, reducing visibility during daytime driving.
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Fuel system issues leading to engine stalling and power loss
49complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe fuel system experiences issues such as engine stalling, power loss, and jerking during acceleration, often associated with specific recalls.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Axle Bolt Failure
45complaintsHigh severityTransmissionAxle bolts sheared off, causing the wheel to fall off or become loose during driving.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Harsh Shifting
40complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences harsh and erratic shifting, particularly during deceleration, causing the vehicle to lunge and fail to upshift smoothly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Visibility Issues
33complaintsHigh severityOtherWindshields crack unexpectedly or wipers fail to clear the windshield effectively.
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Transmission malfunction leading to loss of power and gear shifting issues
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences hard shifts, unintended upshifts, and gear malfunctions leading to loss of power and vehicle control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Recall Non-Resolution
4complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple recalls have been issued, but the necessary parts or repairs are not yet available, leaving owners without a solution for known safety issues.
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Transmission Overheating
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission overheats and fails to shift properly, leading to harsh shifting and gear hunting, which can cause the vehicle to lurch and stall.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Power Train Recalls Not Addressed
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionRecall issues related to power train components, including rear axles and transmission, remain unresolved despite multiple attempts to address.
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.