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2021 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 1,040 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,040 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the garage door was opening, the tailgate erroneously opened, striking the garage door, and causing cosmetic damage to the garage door and the tailgate door. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11504903, filed 2023-02, 14,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-65 MPH, the tailgate inadvertently opened without driver input. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Manufacturer Recall Number: 22M08; however, the year, make, and model is not included in this recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11510864, filed 2023-03, 44,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger’s side door failed to close properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.”

NHTSA complaint #11516387, filed 2023-04, 200 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the tailgate unintendedly opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a fault in the tailgate switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11654727, filed 2025-04, 72,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the hood was vibrating. The contact pulled over safely and noticed that the hood bolts were loose and one was missing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure with missing latches and bolts. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11466221, filed 2022-05, 8,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202421%
202310%
202251%
202181%
2020111%
2019101%
2018572%
2017433%
2016522%
2015392%
201491%
2013100%
201270%
201110%
201071%
200952%
200831%
200720%
200571%
2004231%
200310%
200281%
2001111%
200071%
199991%
199820%
1997141%
199520%
1992112%
199110%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
321 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
131 complaints
Electrical system
130 complaints
Exterior lighting
116 complaints
Other or unknown
97 complaints
Fuel system
93 complaints
Engine
84 complaints
Brakes
77 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
43 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
43 complaints
Steering
43 complaints
Body and structure
36 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