2021 Ford F-250 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 158 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford F-250 overview page.
What owners report
“This car has had a recall for almost year. Iâm am terrified to drive my truck especially with my kids in it. Sometimes if I…”NHTSA complaint 11682653 — filed 08/24/2025
“Hi. I took my 2021 f250 6,7 to the ford dealership as it was having trouble starting, and just wasnât running great. They changed the…”NHTSA complaint 11678590 — filed 08/05/2025
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from under the…”NHTSA complaint 11666822 — filed 06/13/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford F-250 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford F-250: 21 of 158 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-250 have in total?
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
