2021 FORD F-150 Complaints

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 (Power Train, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

While driving on the highway, the sunroof spontaneously exploded, sending small pieces of glass everywhere including at the vehicle driving behind us. Fortunately our sunroof screen was closed, otherwise the glass would have shattered into the truck on me and 2 kids as well. The loud “bang” caused us to duck and swerve as it sounded like a gunshot. This occurred on a new truck with only 5,000 miles on it. The dealership currently has the truck and upon replacing the sunroof noticed that no sunroof drains were ever installed on the vehicle. We don’t know if this is related to causing the sunroof to explode, but the dealership claims it does not have anything to do with the sunroof shattering.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed without warning. After the second failure, the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a fuse was replaced; however, the failure returned despite the repair. The contact stated that only wiper fluid would release while attempting to clean the windshield. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where they acknowledged that the wiper failure was a known issue; however, replacement parts were not available. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

This vehicle has a transmission problem relating to how it shifts gears at low speeds. This results in delayed shifts, missed gears, and sometimes a jerk and loud "clunk" when the shift occurs. This is not only distracting (the first time I literally looked back to see if I had hit something, or if something had broken off). This will likely contribute to premature wear and failure which could happen at an inopportune time.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that several warning messages appeared on the instrument panel as he had stopped the vehicle on the highway shoulder. The contact was able to drive to dealer where he was informed that the failure was a commonly known issue. He was informed that the wiring underneath the engine was soy based and had been eaten up by rodents and other outdoor creatures. The contact was given an estimate for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

The bolt on the end of the axle on the right side sheared off. When this happened the only thing holding the wheel on is the brake caliper. The oil from the broken axle seal leaked onto the brake pads and rotor which reduced their effectiveness. The vehicle is not safe to drive.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began to shudder and vibrate. Later, the vehicle would not start and message "system failure" had displayed. A clicking noise and burning odor was present coming from the engine compartment had occurred and the contact exited the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 4,000. 3/12 While spuddering would not start and dash panel system failure. clicking sound and burning odor coming from the motor.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with a cracked oil pan. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,200.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH at night, the instrument panel light turned off intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown software needed to be updated; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer advised that the remedy for repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 2,700.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 (Power Train, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.