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Model year 2021 · Ford

2021 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V158000March 17, 2026Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V686000October 10, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V626000September 19, 2025Steering › Column
25V455000July 7, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V048000January 31, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
24V957000December 20, 2024Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
22V250000April 14, 2022Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
22V087000February 16, 2022Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
22V013000January 14, 2022Fuel System, Diesel
21V536000July 15, 2021Power Train › Axle Assembly
21V390000May 25, 2021Power Train › Axle HubsDo not drive
21V379000May 24, 2021Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly
21V090000February 18, 2021Visibility › Windshield

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (3) · Fuel System, Diesel (3) · Power Train (3) · Visibility (2) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V158000Manufacturer no. 26S17

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Owner notification
April 7, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9,839 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

Safety risk

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V158000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V686000Manufacturer no. 25SA8

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
May 19, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
291,901 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V686000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V626000Manufacturer no. 25S94

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA
September 19, 2025
Owner notification
February 20, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
115,539 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
February 19, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V626000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V455000Manufacturer no. 25S75

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2025
Owner notification
July 27, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
850,318 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty
July 1, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V455000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V048000Manufacturer no. 25S05

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
January 31, 2025
Owner notification
September 18, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91,580 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.

Safety risk

Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V048000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V957000Manufacturer no. 24S78

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
January 23, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
295,449 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

Safety risk

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V957000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V250000Manufacturer no. 22S26

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2022
Owner notification
October 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
652,996 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V250000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V087000Manufacturer no. 22S09

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
February 16, 2022
Owner notification
April 7, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
247,445 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V087000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V013000Manufacturer no. 22S01

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
January 14, 2022
Owner notification
January 28, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,697 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V013000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V536000Manufacturer no. 21S31

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 15, 2021
Owner notification
September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,604 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation.

Safety risk

Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V536000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V390000Manufacturer no. 21S26

Power Train › Axle Hubs

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 25, 2021
Owner notification
June 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,616 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor hub assemblies, which could result in separation of the wheels and wheel extenders from the vehicle.

Safety risk

A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the torque of the wheel extender nuts can be verified. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front wheel hub extender nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V390000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V379000Manufacturer no. 21S23

Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2021
Owner notification
June 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,796 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-350 and F-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked.

Safety risk

A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V379000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V090000Manufacturer no. 21C06

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
February 18, 2021
Owner notification
April 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
79,017 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Components: Visibility › Windshield; Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V090000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 18, 2026.