Ford Recalls 2021 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Defect
Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because internal steering gear damage could cause loss of steering control. Owners should not drive until the repair is complete.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the steering gear. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
This defect poses a safety risk because loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2021 model year F-150 vehicles manufactured by Ford.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, where dealers will remove and replace the steering gear free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 223
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- F-150
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · FORD
- HighFord Recalls 2015 Transit Connect Vehicles for Rearview Camera Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-06
- Severe
- Severe
- HighFord Recalls 2026 Rangers for Rearview Camera Display Failure
NHTSA · 2026-09-22
- HighFord Recalls 2025-2027 Vehicles for Contaminated Headlight LED Chips
NHTSA · 2026-09-22
Same manufacturer · Ford Motor Company
See all →- SevereFord Recalls ABS Modules With Incorrect Software Programming
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- High
Same hazard · loss of control
See all →- SevereHyundai Recalls 2026 Models for Wheel Lug Nut Loosening Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereSubaru Recalls 2026 Forester and Crosstrek for Ball Joint Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-19
- SeverePorsche Recalls 2024 Models for Center Lock Wheel Bolt Fracture Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
- SevereRing Power Recalls Terex Vehicles Due to Potential Pintle Hitch Failure
NHTSA · 2026-10-02
- SevereATC Recalls RM900 and RM700 Trailers Due to Coupler Bolt Loosening
NHTSA · 2026-09-25
Similar recalls
- SevereFord Recalls 2024 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Fracture Risk
NHTSA · 2025-01-17
- SevereFord Recalls 2024 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Column Fastener Defect
NHTSA · 2024-05-10
- SevereFord Recalls 2025 F-150 Trucks for Steering Shaft Fastener Defect
NHTSA · 2025-05-09
- SevereFord Recalls 2014 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Control Loss Risk
NHTSA · 2014-06-12
- SevereFord Recalls 2021-2022 F-150 Trucks for Driveshaft Fracture Risk
NHTSA · 2021-12-16
- HighFord Recalls 2022 F-150 Trucks for Steering Column Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2022-04-14