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2021 Ford F-150 Wheels Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
3%of 1,036 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Ford F-150, 3% of the 1,036 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“I took my truck in for an oil change and tire rotation one 3/18/23 and currently has ~13,500. Upon pulling the rear drivers side rear tire the axle bolt fell out as it had been sheared off. There was no notice of the issue and as I understand it could have resulted in my right real wheel to have broken off while driving. The dealer immediately took it out of service and currently is searching the fix.”

NHTSA complaint #11513113, filed 2023-03

“The manufacturer is unwilling or unable to perform recall 23V896 in a timely manner. I have submitted my truck for inspection at an authorized dealer, Gullo Ford of Conroe, TX, on October 6, 2025 per manufacturer requirements. As of this writing, January 14, 2026 I have not been advised of availability of parts to remedy the defect. I am asking that necessary parts be supplied and the recall be performed in a timely manner, as soon as possible at this point.”

NHTSA complaint #11710911, filed 2026-01

“Tire pressure sensor keeps coming on and says it is faulty. The driver side window will not completely roll down( we have done a reset and it will only work once or twice). With the radio it will sometimes not work(we have done a soft reset and it will work a few times and then stop). The last thing the heat shield that is underneath the truck had a recall we got it repaired and since it hangs down, we have taken to the dealership and they repaired it again and will still hand down.”

NHTSA complaint #11583733, filed 2024-04

“Drove it out to CA from Texas. Purchased for Planet Ford who told me the truck was k to drive and no axel problem. Drove it out to CA from Texas when we moved in late April - after that went to Santa Barbara and dashboard controls went dead. Speedometer and may other controls stopped working. Truck felt sluggish. Took it into Tuttle Click Ford Lincoln in Irvine and they said they real axel was about to fall off and took the truck away. They've had it for a month and said they may have it for another 2-4 week or longer.”

NHTSA complaint #11674327, filed 2025-07

“The rear axle hub bolt on my 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost failed to meet design safety standards and is subject to Recall 23S65. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership and is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the bolt can shear off without warning, causing the rear axle shaft to disengage. This can result in sudden loss of propulsion or vehicle rollaway, especially if parked on an incline. Ford has acknowledged this risk but has not made a final repair available for PowerBoost models. …”

NHTSA complaint #11668785, filed 2025-06

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202411%
2023215%
202281%
2021273%
202051%
2019101%
2018432%
2017443%
2016533%
2015402%
2014252%
2013391%
2012181%
2011131%
2010121%
200972%
200872%
200782%
2006102%
2005161%
2004211%
2003133%
2002132%
2001141%
2000131%
1999162%
1998443%
19971154%
199662%
1995112%
199420%
199341%
199231%
199021%
198931%
198821%
198722%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
319 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
131 complaints
Electrical system
130 complaints
Exterior lighting
115 complaints
Other or unknown
97 complaints
Fuel system
92 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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