2021 Ford F-150 parking brake problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failed to respond upon shifting to reverse(R) or drive(D). Additionally, the parking brake had seized…”
filed Dec 29, 2025
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V653000 (SEAT BELTS), 23V509000 (PARKING BRAKE), 22V142000 (VISIBILITY) and 23V163000 (VISIBILITY). The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the parking brake independently activated. The…”
filed Jun 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric…Campaign 23V509000 · Jul 21, 2023
Parking Brake problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-150 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 F-150 | 11 | 2% |
| 2020 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 F-150 | 24 | 1% |
| 2003 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 F-150 | 6 | 1% |
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.