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2021 Ford F 250 Crew Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 70 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 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

    High-pressure fuel pump failure leading to loss of motive power

    13complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power while driving.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Transmission shifting issues and failure

    12complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The 10R140 transmission exhibits shifting issues, including delayed and harsh shifting, and may fail completely.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Death Wobble at High Speeds

    10complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at high speeds, potentially leading to loss of control.

  4. 4

    Recall issues with unavailable parts

    10complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Several recalls have parts that are unavailable, causing delays in repair and unresolved issues.

  5. 5

    Electrical system failures affecting multiple systems

    9complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple electrical system failures affect various components such as the PCM, camera, and lighting systems.

  6. 6

    Back Over Prevention System Failure

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    Issues with the back over prevention system include camera malfunctions and display errors.

  7. 7

    Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking

    7complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The suspension causes the vehicle to shake uncontrollably, potentially leading to loss of control.

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

    Steering Wheel Shakes at High Speeds

    6complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel shakes violently at high speeds, potentially leading to loss of control.

  9. 9

    Structural issues with electronic tailgate

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The electronic tailgate may randomly open while driving, posing a safety hazard.

  10. 10

    Visibility issues

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    Recall repairs for visibility issues may lead to windshield damage or unavailability of parts.

  11. 11

    Unintended Acceleration

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates, even with the brake applied, posing a crash risk.

Other years & sources

2017 Ford F 250 Crew Cab2018 Ford F 250 Crew Cab2019 Ford F 250 Crew Cab2020 Ford F 250 Crew CabAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.