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2021 Ford F-150 steering problems

The 2021 Ford F-150 has 36 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

36

Steering complaints

3%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Related recalls

21V407000SteeringMay 29, 2021 · 223 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.

Common questions

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

NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2021 Ford F-150 steering — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 21V407000.

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.