2021 Ford F-150 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 317 complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 317 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 70 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 70 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Last Monday, I was driving [XXX] near Jacksonville, Fl. While in an outer lane the truck pulled to the right during rain, not like a hydroplaning. I could not regain control and hit a barrier. Airbags deployed. After, I got out saw the rear passenger tire was somehow off. When PSA arrive they found it ~200 feet down the road. It had snapped off. Complete break at the axle hub. Given the recall issued on 2023-2025 models I thought I should report this.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission shifted hard, and the vehicle jerked while moving forward. The contact stated the vehicle jerked extremely hard and the contact's head jerked forward. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-150
- Electrical system 135 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 134 complaints
- Lighting 116 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Fuel system 92 complaints
- Brakes 77 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 54 complaints
- Backover prevention 43 complaints