What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Ford F-250 SD

Typical pattern

6.1% of complaints about the 2021 Ford F-250 SD came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 3.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is fuel system, diesel (25 complaints), typically at 4.4 yr or about 100,000 miles.

Complaints
214
Median age at failure
3.8 yr
Median mileage
48,000 n=53
Crash / fire / tow
7% of reports
Safety recalls
10

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Fuel system, diesel
25 reports · 100,000 mi
4.4 yr
24%
Power train
24 reports · 60,000 mi
4.0 yr
4.2%
Suspension
18 reports · 43,900 mi
2.1 yr
0%
Electrical system
18 reports · 52,000 mi
3.8 yr
11.1%
Steering
15 reports · 127,000 mi
2.7 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V158000 2026-03-17
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V686000 2025-10-10
Back over prevention:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V626000 2025-09-19
Steering:column

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

25V455000 2025-07-07
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

25V442000 2025-06-27
Back over prevention:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

25V048000 2025-01-31
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.

Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V957000 2024-12-20
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V420000 2023-06-09
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

22V250000 2022-04-14
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V087000 2022-02-16
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Suspension mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
The steering wheel started shaking violently, fighting with me for control. Observers said my tires looked as though they where coming off. While this was occurring the vehicle drifted toward the center lane as if the alignment was out. Dealership stated it was called Death wobble a known issue on F-250's but it was not a recall
Suspension 11,350 mi 1.3 yr in service
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving on cruise control at 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble, twice. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact called the local dealer but had not received a response. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,350.
Suspension mileage not reported 2.2 yr in service
While driving on State highway 59, a small bump in the road sent the truck into a violent shake where I almost lost control of the vehicle. This violent shake is and can be life threatening to my family and I, as well as nearby others. Now Ford is charging me for fixing the life-threatening defect. It does not seem right that Ford by their defect threaten my family life with a year-old car and I have to pay for the fix.
Power train mileage not reported 1.4 yr in service
The forward heat shield/sound insulator became dislodged from the retainers and dropped onto the forward driveshaft. This damaged the driveshaft. This incident could have resulted in the driveshaft fracturing and may have resulted in an accident. This condition is documented in NHTSA Campaign number 22V-087 and Ford recall 22S09. Per the Ford dealer who repaired the truck and per an employee of Ford Motor Company, the two wheel drive Ford Super Duty trucks have not been included in the recall. These places thousands of vehicle owners at risk of an accident related to this condition.

Other F-250 SD model years

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