2021 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,000 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“Seal - Valve - Ford (KL3Z-9U465-A) I have the same engine that is failing in all of the new Ford Broncos - Ford's 2.7L V6…”NHTSA complaint 11469201 — filed 06/14/2022
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 (Power Train, Structure) and 22V193000 (Electrical System) however, the…”NHTSA complaint 11467023 — filed 06/01/2022
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake was inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer…”NHTSA complaint 11464985 — filed 05/17/2022
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford F-150 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford F-150: 117 of 1,000 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-150 have in total?
1,000 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
