Official campaign summaries
Campaign 26V489000 · reported Jul 28, 2026
Ford Motor Company · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Campaign 26V402000 · reported Jun 24, 2026
Ford Motor Company · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Campaign 26V104000 · reported Feb 20, 2026
Ford Motor Company · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Campaign 25V729000 · reported Oct 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company · Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Campaign 25V455000 · reported Jul 7, 2025
Ford Motor Company · Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Campaign 25V348000 · reported May 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company · Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V443. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Inoperative reverse lights may fail to alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S57.
Campaign 25V315000 · reported May 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Campaign 25V169000 · reported Mar 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company · Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 29 campaigns. All 29 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 29 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-150. The most recent was reported on Jul 28, 2026 (campaign 26V489000); the earliest listed was reported on Feb 18, 2021 (campaign 21V090000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2021 Ford F-150?
Campaign 26V489000, reported to NHTSA on Jul 28, 2026 by Ford Motor Company, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2021 Ford F-150 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2021 Ford F-150 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Power Train (7 campaigns); Visibility (6 campaigns); Electrical System (4 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Fuel System, Gasoline (2 campaigns); Exterior Lighting (1 campaign); Equipment (1 campaign); Engine And Engine Cooling (1 campaign); Parking Brake (1 campaign); Air Bags (1 campaign); Seat Belts (1 campaign); Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 campaign); Steering (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.