2021 Ford F-250 SD: check engine light

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Engine · AZ

I have a 2021 Ford F250, the truck was bought new has 34,467 miles on .Oil changes every 5000 miles. Was returning home from camping and engine developed a miss, engine light came on,I was able to make it home and engine developed a loud ticking noise in the upper part of the engine. Truck was towed to a Ford dealer ,where it sits for the past 2 weeks ,waiting on Ford to decide what they are going to do with it. Dealer told me ,after a tear down ,that Ford wanted ,that it was the cam and lifters. This is a known problem ,and Ford dropped the ball on a recall on this engine. Besides the cam ,lifter issue ,there is an oil pump problem with this year engine. I bought the truck as a retirement gift to myself, and now appears to be the worse decision I've made. I believe Ford needs to replace the engine and not just fix the cam and lifters as small metal particles will be through out the engine due to the above failures and will cause a failure again.

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated and the message "LIMP Mode in 34 Miles" was displayed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed with a diesel emission fuel injector failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · WI

I took a functional vehicle to Swant Graber Ford in Barron, WI in on [XXX] for Recall 24S78 and since then I have had numerous vehicle issues involving the PCM that they flashed. I have up to 16 different codes when the check engine light comes on including numerous communication U-codes indicating faulty software download causing no run/no start problems along with severe safety concerns while driving. I returned the vehicle to Swant Graber today July 1, 2026 after 2 weeks being this was their earliest appointment availability. They then deleted the codes and told me to drive it until there is more issues which is a severe safety concern considering the condition of the PCM of this vehicle they returned to now which is unfunctional and not road worthy INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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 stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a fuel injector was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle experienced reduced engine power, decelerated and was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failure of the CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed May 15, 2025 · Fuel system · 133,071 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was scanned by an independent mechanic, and DTC: P0087; was retrieved. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed and remained for further investigation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,071. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting erratically. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and was idling rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that without the check engine warning light illuminated, there was no need for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 30, 2024 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and caused the vehicle to go into IDLE Mode before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and taken to a dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the diesel fluid injector was leaking, and the exhaust system needed to be replaced. Shortly afterward the failure reoccurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer however, no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.