4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,354 miles

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problem #11

Jul 012025

F-150

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

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

Aug 162025

F-150

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle hesitated to start. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart or shift out of neutral(N). The vehicle was towed to a local residence, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

- Valley Springs, CA, USA

problem #9

Aug 042025

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Whitwell, TN, USA

problem #8

Aug 122025

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse and reversing out of the driveway at 5 MPH, the vehicle detected that a door was being opened and activated the safety feature and shifted the vehicle into park. While the safety feature was activated, the gear shifter was over-shifted, and the gear shifter remained in reverse. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed there was no recall on the VIN related to the power train. Additionally, parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and was in the process of being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall on the VIN for the powertrain. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Oxford, MS, USA

problem #7

Jul 222025

F-150

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

- Salem, IN, USA

problem #6

Aug 042025

F-150

  • 32,899 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 5-8 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, and the contact drove to the residence. The contact also stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle sputtered. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,899.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jun 102025

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recalls repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #4

Feb 042025

F-150

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and ascending a hill, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle and the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle experienced a similar failure, and the vehicle was taken to another dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

- Vinemont, AL, USA

problem #3

Jun 212023

F-150

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment center failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the infotainment center displayed a black screen. The contact stated that during one failure, the infotainment center screen displayed a black screen; however the radio continued to play. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was started, and the system independently reset. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine was idling roughly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact stated that the computer system was reprogrammed, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact feared driving the vehicle with his family inside the vehicle due to the failure. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were 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 failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Marysville, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 042025

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V315000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while her friend was driving, the rearview camera turned off while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure compromised the back-over prevention system. The contact stated that an unknown message about the brakes was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while her friend was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally, and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that recently, the vehicle accelerated independently and then returned to normal functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

- Moultrie, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 072022

F-150

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon engaging the A/C, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor and smoke coming through the A/C vents. The contact also stated the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that he had been performing an oil change every 2,500 miles. The contact stated that there was blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Colton, CA, USA