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2021 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

93 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000.

owner complaints
93
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
51,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-150 fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

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Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported July 7, 2025 · 850,318 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Recall number 25V455000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storageReported June 10, 2022 · 1 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 F-150 vehicle. A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.
Risk
An improperly attached fuel tank increases the risk of a fuel leak and potential for fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair (if necessary) the fuel tank strap bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S42.

Recall number 22V414000 · Recall details

What 2021 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Fuel system · NY

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Upon receiving a text message from the dealer to bring the vehicle in for recall repair, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the service was not initially completed because a loaner vehicle was not available. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed that the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. After restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the residence and retrieved a diagnostic trouble code for the fuel pump. The check engine warning light illuminated when the vehicle was started. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V489000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was restarted. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Fuel system · 51,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was shaking abnormally and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated and the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and email and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Fuel system · MI

fuel pump has failed, vehicle shut off while driving, ford dealership has confirmed failed fuel pump under the 25s75 recall, check engine light illuminated with fault code P008A (fuel system low pressure) fault code moments prior to vehicle shutting off, vehicle would not restart

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Fuel system · KS

Fuel pump failed while driving causing vehicle to be disabled in a roadway blocking traffic. The vehicle was then incapable of shifting to neutral so that it could be moved out of the roadway. A Ford dealer confirmed the faulty fuel pump and replaced the part. Ford appears to know this is a safety issue as per recall campaign 25S75/25V455 but they have refused to pay for the replacement fuel pump.

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Fuel system · NV

My husband was driving on the highway with my two daughters in the car when the vehicle stopped driving and he was barely able to pull off the road. It appears to be a defective low-pressure fuel pump. This is an active recall for this model and year, however Ford says that our specific VIN was not involved in the recall. My family could have been killed in this incident!

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Fuel system · LA

We broke down because the fuel pump broke, which has a recall out there. We had stopped at Buc-ee’s for a break and when we got back to the truck, it wouldn’t start back up. We got it fixed at Banner Ford and were forced to pay $1822.50 for a fix that a known recall is out for that they claim there’s no remedy for. But, then you’re telling me you can fix it for $1800. It makes no sense that we have to pay for something that there’s a recall for. We are just trying to get our money back.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Fuel system · FL

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Questions about the 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Ford F-150, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford F-150 fuel system?

Yes, 2 recalls: 25V455000, 22V414000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most fuel system problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1993 (287 complaints), 1997 (246 complaints) and 1992 (245 complaints).

Other 2021 Ford F-150 problems

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