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2021 Ford F-250 SD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD. The newest campaign is 26V158000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V158000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 3,545,151 units in total.

  • 26V158000Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 25V686000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 25V626000Steering / Column
  • 25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 25V442000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 25V048000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 24V957000Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 23V420000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
  • 22V250000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 22V087000Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields
  • 22V013000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 21V090000Visibility / Windshield / Critical Fasteners

  1. 26V158000Received . 9,839 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V686000Received . 291,901 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 25V626000Received . 115,539 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S94. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 25V455000Received . 850,318 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S75. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 25V442000Received . 200,237 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 25V048000Received . 91,580 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S05. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 24V957000Received . 295,449 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S78. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 23V420000Received . 691,133 units.

    Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 22V250000Received . 652,996 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 22V087000Received . 247,445 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 22V013000Received . 19,697 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 21V090000Received . 79,017 units.

    Visibility / Windshield / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE24014Preliminary evaluationSogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakFuel System, Diesel9 May 2024Open

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19910
  2. 19920
  3. 19931
  4. 19941
  5. 19951
  6. 19961
  7. 19972
  8. 19981
  9. 19992
  10. 20002
  11. 20012
  12. 20023
  13. 20034
  14. 20042
  15. 20053
  16. 20061
  17. 20071
  18. 20080
  19. 20090
  20. 20100
  21. 20110
  22. 20120
  23. 20130
  24. 20140
  25. 20152
  26. 20163
  27. 201714
  28. 20189
  29. 201911
  30. 202014
  31. 202112
  32. 202217
  33. 202316
  34. 20244
  35. 20257
  36. 20266

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Ford F-250 SD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/f-250-sd/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD?
3,545,151 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-250 SD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns for the Ford F-250 SD, model years 1991 to 2026. 12 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD open?
1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.