2021 Ford F-150 back over prevention problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2021 Ford F-150 intermittently displays the warning message “Reverse Brake Assist Not Available – See Manual” when the vehicle is placed in reverse. When this message appears, the reverse brake assist / parking collision warning feature is not available, which may reduce safety while backing up…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
“There is a warning on my dash when the vehicle is placed in reverse: reverse brake assist not available see manual. This concern has a tsb attached to it. My concern is that given the safety nature of this concern affecting f150s and ford mustangs; this should be covered by the manufacturer and not…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment…Campaign 26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026
- A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display…Campaign 25V315000 · May 9, 2025
Back Over Prevention problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2022 F-150 | 12 | 2% |
| 2020 F-150 | 16 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 56 | 4% |
| 2018 F-150 | 25 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 35 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 8 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.