2021 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

81Engine complaints

8.1%Of all 1,000 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN300 · 30%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM117 · 11.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING101 · 10.1%

Unspecified / other92 · 9.2%

ENGINE81 · 8.1%

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

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated when he started up the vehicle, it would not start up. The vehicle was towed…”NHTSA complaint 11478785 — filed 08/11/2022

“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 stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and jerking. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11463041 — filed 05/02/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford F-150: 81 of 1,000 complaints on file (8.1%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.