2021 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Diesel (15.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Fuel System, Diesel complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 24 · 15.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 21 · 13.3% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 17 · 10.8% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 14 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 · 7.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 11 · 7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 158 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11671907 — filed 07/08/2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) and 25V048000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however…”NHTSA complaint 11669006 — filed 06/24/2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. There was…”NHTSA complaint 11666387 — filed 06/11/2025 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-250?
Fuel system, diesel issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 158 NHTSA complaints (15.2%), followed by power train (21), suspension (17), unspecified/other issues (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-250 have?
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2021 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Ford F-250's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
