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2021 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

The 2021 Ford F-150 has 65 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

65

Fuel System complaints

5%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

F-150 fuel system complaints by model year309 complaints1978: 2 complaints1981: 1 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 14 complaints1987: 24 complaints1988: 32 complaints1989: 101 complaints1990: 151 complaints1991: 165 complaints1992: 258 complaints1993: 309 complaints1994: 121 complaints1995: 68 complaints1996: 57 complaints1997: 269 complaints1998: 212 complaints1999: 144 complaints2000: 166 complaints2001: 147 complaints2002: 89 complaints2003: 46 complaints2004: 77 complaints2005: 82 complaints2006: 60 complaints2007: 55 complaints2008: 27 complaints2009: 22 complaints2010: 58 complaints2011: 118 complaints2012: 120 complaints2013: 160 complaints2014: 72 complaints2015: 78 complaints2016: 94 complaints2017: 25 complaints2018: 61 complaints2019: 24 complaints2020: 14 complaints2021: 65 complaints2022: 71 complaints2023: 10 complaints2024: 6 complaints2025: 4 complaints
F-150 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V455000Fuel SystemJuly 7, 2025 · 850,318 units

Defect

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

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

22V414000Fuel SystemJune 10, 2022 · 1 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.

Consequence

An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 65 complaints about the 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 22V414000, 25V455000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.