2021 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,040 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford F-150, 7% of the 1,040 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck has been at Ford dealership since July 9th for this recall. After updating the computer as mentioned in the recall, a “trailer brake fault” was displayed and we were left with no trailer brakes while towing our camper. It has beyond a “reasonable amount of time” to get this safety issue fixed. Compaign recall number: 25S15/25V132”
NHTSA complaint #11685724, filed 2025-09“While driving the parking break activated. I was in the middle of the road with my newborn. I believe my truck should have been recalled since this is something that other F150 had. I took it to the Ford dealership and they said there was no active recall on this vehicle. So I had them check it since it’s such a high safety concern. And yes there was a default with the parking break system.”
NHTSA complaint #11597555, filed 2024-06“I was traveling 47 mph and suddenly the parking brake was activated, causing the car to brake instantly. Luckily, no one was behind me and luckily it did not cause an accident. There were no lights on the dashboard. I took it to the Ford dealer to have it inspected and they gave me an appointment for 8 days later and let me go home knowing that I could not drive it since I almost caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11633280, filed 2024-12“The Brake Pedal must be pressed very hard and the Pedal travels further than normal compared to my 2020 F150. The dealer told me the Brakes are OK but I can’t believe that Power Disk brakes don’t stop the vehicle easily. There’s is also extra brake necessary to come to a complete stop !”
NHTSA complaint #11539041, filed 2023-08“I was slowing to a stop at a stoplight in traffic when the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the truck was no longer slowing. The ABS, Anti collision, and check brake system lights all illuminated. I was able to slow the truck and place in park to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealership where it was found to be in perfect condition according to the mechanic. I have been told that I should have no issue taking the vehicle although nothing has been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11615740, filed 2024-09Related recalls
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600…Covers: Ford F-150 2021–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027, Ford Expedition 2022–2027 +7 more
- 25V132000Feb 28, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles…Covers: Ford F-150 2021–2022, F-350 SD 2022, Maverick 2022 +5 more
- 23V509000Jul 21, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage…Covers: Ford F-150 2021–2023
- 22V193000Mar 25, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to…Covers: Ford F-150 2021–2022, F-350 SD 2022, Maverick 2022 +5 more
- 21V533000Jul 15, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which…Covers: Ford F-150 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11037291Sep 9, 202626C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- 11034019Jun 16, 2026Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a U2100:00 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for initial configuration incomplete stored in the trailer control module (TRM). This may be…
- 11031913Apr 29, 202626C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- 11025819Nov 25, 2025Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a stuck in park condition with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to connector C211 pin push out on circuit CCB61 or an…
- 11022396Aug 26, 2025This article supersedes TSB 22-2214 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least…
- 11022145Aug 20, 2025This article supersedes TSB 22-2448 to update the Service Procedure and the labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement…
- 11019705Jun 23, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2045 to update the production fix date and add model years. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with a console gear…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 52 | 12% |
| 2022 | 41 | 7% |
| 2021 | 77 | 7% |
| 2020 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 | 92 | 4% |
| 2017 | 116 | 8% |
| 2016 | 340 | 16% |
| 2015 | 317 | 18% |
| 2014 | 346 | 22% |
| 2013 | 363 | 12% |
| 2012 | 137 | 8% |
| 2011 | 184 | 8% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 39 | 12% |
| 2008 | 39 | 11% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 94 | 16% |
| 2005 | 120 | 11% |
| 2004 | 139 | 7% |
| 2003 | 28 | 7% |
| 2002 | 42 | 5% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 7% |
| 1999 | 107 | 10% |
| 1998 | 114 | 8% |
| 1997 | 233 | 8% |
| 1996 | 34 | 10% |
| 1995 | 145 | 23% |
| 1994 | 148 | 22% |
| 1993 | 90 | 15% |
| 1992 | 51 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-150
321 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
131 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsExterior lighting
116 complaintsOther or unknown
97 complaintsFuel system
93 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaintsForward collision avoidance
43 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsWheels
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology