2021 Ford F-250 SD structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford F-250 SD — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The drivers side door latch does not allow the driver to exist the vehicle as the door lock on the drivers door has only worked intermittently. When the lock doesn’t unlock on the drivers door, I have to use the passenger or rear doors to enter and/or exit the vehicle. The drivers door won’t even…”
filed Jan 20, 2026
“Electronic tailgate randomly opens while driving and causes significant safety issue while hauling materials. Has happened multiple times.”
filed Jun 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which…Campaign 22V087000 · Feb 16, 2022
Structure problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 12 | 5% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 66 | 6% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
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.