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2021 Ford F-250 transmission problems

The 2021 Ford F-250 has 22 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

22

Transmission complaints

11%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

Known mechanical design issue with the 10R140 transmission CDF drum where a bushing moves blocking / partially blocking fluid transfer ports. This causes transmission fluid overheating, clutch slippage, hard shifting, etc. This mechanical design issue poses a danger to the driver, passengers and…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 4, 2023

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2021 Ford F-250 transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.