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…”
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.