2021 Ford F-350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2021 Ford F-350 has 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: this truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. check engine light comes on some time, some times get p0191, p0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. dealer don't know what to do. shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves . ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 1 injury

119

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

35 complaints

29%

• This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves
• Check engine light comes on almost everyday. After at least 5 minutes driving, this trucks engine will shut down with out notice. Usually when making a turn or coming to a stop light. When this happens you loose all steering control. You have to shift to neutral and try and restart. This has cau
• This vehicle has horrible throttle response. When I take off normally then let off the gas then try and accelerate, there is a 2-3 second lag in acceleration. It’s dangerous because I’ve had times where I can’t get out of the way of oncoming traffic. Not all of these trucks have this and I want ford

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

13 complaints

11%

• This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves
• Check engine light comes on almost everyday. After at least 5 minutes driving, this trucks engine will shut down with out notice. Usually when making a turn or coming to a stop light. When this happens you loose all steering control. You have to shift to neutral and try and restart. This has cau
• The cable connecting the engine block heater caught on fire near the plug. My right hand, thumb and index finger were burned while disconnecting the cable. I was able to stop fire from consuming the vehicle. How ever cable is burned near the 3 pronged connector.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

12 complaints

10%

• The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the trailer disconnected warning light illuminated. The contact disconnected the trailer and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the failure with the trailer being disconnected. A diagnostic test
• Check engine light comes on almost everyday. After at least 5 minutes driving, this trucks engine will shut down with out notice. Usually when making a turn or coming to a stop light. When this happens you loose all steering control. You have to shift to neutral and try and restart. This has cau
• On 7 Aug 2022, I lost cruise control, Navigation function (GPS0 and had problems with other elecrical functions on instrument cluster. I took truck to my local ford dealer; they rand Ford diagnostics on truck and it had 3 module errors listed. They cleared the codes and tried to get me to accept t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the trailer disconnected warning light illuminated. The contact disconnected the trailer and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the failure with the trailer being disconnected. A diagnostic test”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

11 complaints

• My setup: truck is level, trailer is 3/8" drop in front, and hitch ball up leaving one hole open from top. After installing product, ensuring proper setup, there is concern for towing safety, as the bottom of the drawbar drop is ~8-1/2" from ground, with reports from others that this setup has on nu
• An unknown electrical issue possibly sensor, module or wiring related causes several faults in the system and they appear on the dash. These faults disable many safety features built in to the vehicle and a few convenience features as well. The faults displayed are: "pre-collision assist not availab
• When my F-350 had only 2,265 miles on it, I was getting in my truck and closed the door. When it closed, the rear window shattered. There was no object that had been thrown at or through the window(no lawn service around that day, etc.). I immediately called the local Ford dealership(Landers Ford

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My setup: truck is level, trailer is 3/8" drop in front, and hitch ball up leaving one hole open from top. After installing product, ensuring proper setup, there is concern for towing safety, as the bottom of the drawbar drop is ~8-1/2" from ground, with reports from others that this setup has on nu”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

9 complaints

• I was recently informed by Ford that my vehicle is subject to a recall (21S31) because the rear axle may deform and detach from the vehicle. I believe the Ford Safety Recall Report (and NHTSA Recall Number) is 21V-536. My concern is related to the proposed remedy. Ford States that additional weld
• The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to the driveshaft. The v
• I have owned the truck for just over a year and in that time occasionally when I put my vehicle in park and get out of the truck it will start moving without me touching it. It has happen 5 or 6 times within the year. I took it to the dealer and they told me there is nothing they can do unless the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was recently informed by Ford that my vehicle is subject to a recall (21S31) because the rear axle may deform and detach from the vehicle. I believe the Ford Safety Recall Report (and NHTSA Recall Number) is 21V-536. My concern is related to the proposed remedy. Ford States that additional weld”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 119 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the trailer disconnected warning light illuminated. The contact disconnected the trailer and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the failure with the trailer being disconnected. A diagnostic test
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: My setup: truck is level, trailer is 3/8" drop in front, and hitch ball up leaving one hole open from top. After installing product, ensuring proper setup, there is concern for towing safety, as the bottom of the drawbar drop is ~8-1/2" from ground, with reports from others that this setup has on nu
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)