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2021 Ford F-250 SD

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2021 Ford F-250 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:12.590Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 39 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 288 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 17 complaints 2018 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2024 2025: 17 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 39 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 249 complaints 1999 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2003 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2005 2006: 274 complaints 2007: 54 complaints 2007 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 17 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 7 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 17 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2021: 7 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19923
19934
19942
19959
199611
199739
19981
1999249
2000233
2001288
2002245
2003178
2004254
2005295
2006274
200754
2008141
200923
201032
2011122
201257
201321
201426
201523
201615
201773
201817
201912
202015
20217
202212
202343
202439
202517
20268

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

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Purchased a 2021 F250 brand new from dealership and have had serviced at dealer since new. This truck is equipt with the 10r140 transmission that is a known problem. Starting at 48K miles transmission slipped from 3-5 gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24

Transmission, temporally could be available but to replace it there is a $1500 core charge The transmission catastrophically failed, which lead to the rear wheels to lock up while driving, putting me and others at risk, had i been going faster when...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

This is a follow-up to my original complaint #XXX, filed XXX, regarding the failure of the 10R140 10-speed automatic transmission in my 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty (VIN: [XXX]).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Structure

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Cab trim is coming off vehicle, causing likelihood of vehicle getting water inside the body/ structure of the vehicle, which can lead to degradation and loss of structural integrity during a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

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While driving the vehicle, the steering column released all of the bearings, allowing for the steering column to move up and down and in and out freely, making it unknown if the steering would follow which way the steering wheel was turned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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My 2021 Ford F250 super duty pickup truck experienced a catastrophic failure of the Bosch CP4 high pressure fuel pump. This has been confirmed by the dealer's service center.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-26

Fuel system, diesel

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, diesel.

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated and the message "LIMP Mode in 34 Miles" was displayed. The dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.

    Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

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    2021-04-16Visibility21V090000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

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    2022-01-28Fuel system, diesel22V013000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.

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    2022-04-07Power train, structure22V087000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2022-10-21Visibility22V250000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.

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    2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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    2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 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,...

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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    2025-09-18Back over prevention25V048000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.

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    2026-01-23Fuel system, diesel24V957000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-02-20Steering25V626000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-04-07Fuel system, diesel26V158000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17.

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    2026-05-19Back over prevention25V686000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
  • Recall 21V090000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V013000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 22V087000 · Power train, structure
  • Recall 22V250000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V048000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V957000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 25V626000 · Steering
  • Recall 26V158000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 25V686000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ

Is the 2021 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-250 SD?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-250 SD have?
13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.