9.3
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,495 miles
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Myself and several other individuals with 2021/2022 Powerboost F-150s are experiencing an issue where the whole vehicle will lurch forward as if hit from behind after coming to a stop. This can result in the truck hitting the vehicle in front of you if you are in tight traffic.
- Carmel, IN, USA
In May 2022, the passenger side right rear axle bolt sheared off creating a squealing/grinding noise from that wheel. The only thing holding the wheel onto the axle were the brake caliper bolts. The repair involved a new axle. In early Sept 2022, the driver side rear axle bolt sheared off with the same results. The vehicle is now in the shop waiting for the parts to arrive. Dealer advised that this is a serious safety issue and requested that the vehicle be towed to the service center.
- Snohomish, WA, USA
Driving the truck the transmission shifts down hard depends on the day it-€™s hard trying too get used to braking when it downshifts like it does. Then when leaving and up shifting sometimes it wants to jerk the truck and hesitates. My father owns a 2019 and his transmission is amazing. Mine is horrible. Since I bought the truck it-€™s been like this and I just don-€™t want to be stuck with a broke transmission when my warranty expires one day for it. The speed it jerks when it-€™s low speed like taking off, the down shifting is going from like 50 down. This happens all the time. I just see people with my year truck getting new transmission because their transmission already is no good.
- Delmar, DE, USA
Upon getting into the vehicle, it was noticed that there was gear oil leaking all over the rear passenger wheel prompting me to remove the wheel cap. Inside, the axle nut that connects to the axle shaft was completely sheared off and not connected. I am not sure how long it was like this, but from my experience without this nut the axle could have slid into the differential causing a rear axle failure, if that were at highway speeds, or in descent while pulling a trailer that could have been very serious. The broken parts are with the vehicle at the servicing dealership Currently the vehicle is at the dealer being repaired. Due to part shortages and as noted by the dealer being unsafe to drive I will be without a vehicle for 3-4 weeks possibly. The problem has been reproduced by multiple other truck owners noted online in group forums etc., and the dealership was well aware of the issue noting there were 3 other similar trucks in for the same repair needed. There has been no inspection by they manufacturer, only by the dealership where purchased and servicing the vehicle. No noticeable issues right before the problem occurred. Approximately 4000 miles prior to the issue it was noted that the same wheel seemed to be locking and stuttering while turning. Almost as if the brakes/axle were locking right when taking the vehicle in for routine service. It was noted to the dealership, but being that only light service mechanics were on duty they could not do a full inspection. They did inspect brakes for locking etc. found no issues and the locking / stuttering was no longer noticeable.
- Herriman, UT, USA
Right real axle bolt is sheared. This appears to be a big issue with 2021 Ford F150's with the max tow option with the 3.5 ecoboost. Parts back ordered for over a month. Dealer will not release the truck due to safety issues and unsafe to drive.
- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA
The driver side rear axle retaining bolt sheared off rendering the truck not drivable. The truck is at the Ford dealership I purchased it from waiting for a replacement part. This is such a common problem that the axle shaft is on back order, so I am without my truck until the parts are available. Upon researching online I have found this to be a common problem that Ford is very much aware of but have not taken action to correct.
- Simi Valley, CA, USA
Rear axle bolt sheared off. Per Ford axle must be replaced
- Pittsboro, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a humming and tapping sound was present coming from the rear undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the underbody insulator was faulty and had caused damage to the driveshaft. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously inspected under the NHTSA Campaign Number 21V986000 (Power Train, Structure) however, the vehicle experienced a failure after the inspection. The failure mileage was 26,836.
- Tumwater, WA, USA
Drivers side rear axle bolt sheared off. Noticed noise coming from rear while driving, removed wheel, bolt head and washer fell to the ground. Bolt head and washer we-€™re both retained. Local dealerships (albuquerque, NM) do not have the capacity to diagnose the truck for a minimum of two weeks. The structural integrity of the axle and drivetrain are in question.
- Albuquerque , NM, USA
Broken retaining bolt holding the wheel on the right rear axle. Dealer said too dangerous to drive so they replaced axle. Dealer has old axle and broken bolt. This problem exists in the 2021 F150 Powerboost truck with 9.75 in 3/4 floating axle. Several postings on F150 forum of this happening to others with same truck. Nothing holding rear wheel on except brake caliper if bolt brakes and wheel wobbles loose. When service tech takes wheel off to rotate tires the broken bolt falls on the floor.
- Henderson, KY, USA
Rear passenger axle bolt sheared off.
- Grant, AL, USA
When drive train goes into electric drive mode, the vehicle will jump/lurch/bang after stopping like I was hit by another car pretty hard. This will only happen when the engine either goes into hybrid electric mode or engine turns off after a stop in sport and other modes. It will not happen in tow mode where the engine stays on. The issue is the aux pump on the transmission going bad, this was found by dealer and part is on national backorder. Truck can jump a foot forward at red light if foot is not smashing the brake pedal down - seems to be an issue popping up daily on forums from others having issues.
- Tyler, TX, USA
Truck does not always does not always downshift to a lower gear at a stop and instead remains in 8th gear. This poses a safety risk do to a lack of acceleration and also causes an unanticipated sudden jerk when it does finally does engage in a lower gear.
- Fresno, CA, USA
Drive shaft on 21 F150 broke in half while driving on 07/01/2022. I was traveling at 35+ MPH. This could have been much worse at a higher speed. Truck has been to local dealer (Mac Haik) for service twice in last few months, they never mentioned the recall. Dealer contributed to failure by not evaluating issue for over 20,000 miles.
- Madison, MS, USA
truck lurches and shudders when sifting, been back to dealer several times but they can't fix the problem.
- Enfield , ME, USA
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 (Power Train, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, he noticed that the underbody heat and noise insulators had detached and was hanging on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Golden, CO, USA
I took the vehicle in for a tire rotation and oil change at approximately 18,000 miles. The dealer informed me that the passenger side rear axle bolt had sheared off and that the bolt had to be drilled out and replaced. The repair did not solve the problem and now the axle has to be replaced.
- Chardon , OH, USA
The center retaining bolt on the rear 9.75-€ 3/4 floating locker axle sheared off after only a few thousand miles, requiring an axle replacement.
- Bloomingdale, MI, USA
Outer axle bolt sheared from passenger front axle assembly. Both passenger and driver axles had to be replaced because of grinding noise and nut/bolt found in center cap of wheel.
- Lakewood, CO, USA
- Diamond Bar, CA, USA