2021 Ford F-150 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,040 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,810miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Ford F-150, 4% of the 1,040 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,810 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When using the cruise control and passing a 65MPH speed limit sign, the vehicle accelerates to 85MPH. The posted speed in the area 65MPH. The max speed for the state of NC is 70. Yet, the vehicle acts as if the speed limit is 85MPH. This event is repeated routinely approximately 95% of the time as I pass this particular location on I-885 South, just north of the Ellis Road exit, in Durham NC.”
NHTSA complaint #11772876, filed 2026-10“Numerous times my vehicle has suddenly came to a stop pit itself in park and turned off the engine while I was driving at a speed of 25 mph. Several times while cruise control was active my vehicle increased in speed and pressing the break didn't deactivate my cruise control I had to manually turn it off. My crash detection has gone off several times when there was nothing around my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11671610, filed 2025-07“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“On June 17, 2022 while driving to work on highway in Nee York Stare, I put the adaptive cruise control on so I could adjust my drivers side rear view mirror. The truck suddenly lunged to the left striking a guard rail and overturned several times. Despite being a direct high speed impact to the guard rail and overturning , the steering airbag did not deploy. See police report attached. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472690, filed 2022-07“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 service bulletins
- 11032563May 1, 2026This article updates TSB 23-2146. Reason for update: clarify prior approval requirements Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit diagnostic trouble…
- 11024522Oct 24, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of…
- 11021515Jul 12, 2025Quality improvements include: -Latest software update for BlueCruise Activation
- 11019035May 1, 2025"Quality improvements include: -Module configuration settings update to ensure BlueCruise functilonality"
- 11006769Aug 22, 2024This article supersedes TSB 24-2087 to update the vehicle lines, model years affected, action and service procedure. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2024 F-150…
- 11001141May 15, 2024Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 and Mustang Mach-E Vehicles with Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package (Includes Ford BlueCruise Prep Kit) - BlueCruise Module Programming
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 42% |
| 2025 | 24 | 22% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 20 | 3% |
| 2021 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020 | 24 | 3% |
| 2019 | 31 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
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.
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