2021 Ford F-150 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
13
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
29
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 138 fatal crashes with 39 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the… · Jul 28, 2026
- Crash riskTransmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in… · Jun 24, 2026
- Crash riskWhen towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose… · Feb 20, 2026
- Crash riskMoonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof… · Oct 24, 2025
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while… · Jul 7, 2025
- Crash riskAn over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have… · May 23, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not… · May 9, 2025
- Crash riskDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely… · Mar 14, 2025