MYRModel Year Report

2021 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
2021 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:11.977Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints 2022
2021: 158 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 15%

15% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 24 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH
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I hit an elk at 65 mph while pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with 4000 lbs of hay. The crash warning light did not come on nor did the air bags deploy. The whole front end of the truck is badly damaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250708

Also filed under AIR BAGS and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-250?

The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.