2021 Ford F-250 SD Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD, 8% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12 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.
“Purchased a new truck and it had a open recall. I found out when I installed first pass. It popped up in message. We also had damage on truck and they refused to pay for it. We had to turn in insurance. They sold 3 other trucks same time with open recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11415644, filed 2021-05, 12 miles“I was driving on I-77 WV Turnpike when suddenly my moon roof shattered. No other vehicles were around and no overpasses in sight. When I pulled over, the glass was raised as if the blowout came from inside the vehicle. It sounded like a gunshot went off inside my truck. Vehicle has been repaired. Replacement glass was $1,800.00”
NHTSA complaint #11719078, filed 2026-02“I have tried multiple times to get AutoNaton Ford in Union City Georgia to rectify these issues. They have claimed they don't have an autobody shop to complete the required repairs. At one point, they had my vehicle for almost 2 weeks and they still did not complete the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11561643, filed 2023-12“Tailgate realize button in cab also on remote works while vehicle is in motion. While reaching to adjust my pedals while towing on the highway at approximately 70mph tailgate button was pressed, allowing my payload to full all over the Highway. This could easy result in injury or death to others traveling on the Highway. Also, in certain states including Florida, children are aloud to ride in beds of pickup trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11445541, filed 2021-12“Hi. I took my 2021 f250 6,7 to the ford dealership as it was having trouble starting, and just wasn’t running great. They changed the batteries, and told me it was a NOX sensor. So I went and got my truck to fix the sensors myself; because they wanted to charge me close to 3 grand. The next day I got up, lo and behold it wouldn’t crank. I had to have it towed back to the dealership. I tested codes before I had it towed, and took a video of it not cranking. The following codes showed. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 9 | 23% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 113 | 10% |
| 2018 | 46 | 12% |
| 2017 | 110 | 10% |
| 2016 | 37 | 13% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology