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2021 Ford F-250 SD

Model year 2021: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Nov 5, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

12 recalls for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 17, 2026. Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 9,839 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-158

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 10, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 291,901 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-686

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 19, 2025. Steering: column

NHTSA counts 115,539 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Feb 19, 2019.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-626

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 7, 2025. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 850,318 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 1, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-455

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 27, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 200,237 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-442

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 31, 2025. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 91,580 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-048

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 20, 2024. Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 295,449 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-957

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 9, 2023. Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

NHTSA counts 691,133 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-420

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 14, 2022. Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

NHTSA counts 652,996 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-250

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 16, 2022. Structure: frame and members: underbody shields; power train: driveline: driveshaft

NHTSA counts 247,445 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-087

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 14, 2022. Fuel system, diesel

NHTSA counts 19,697 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-013

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 18, 2021. Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners; visibility: windshield

NHTSA counts 79,017 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-090

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

170 complaints to NHTSA, received from Jan 8, 2021 to Nov 2, 2026.

  • 3 complaints told of a crash, and none of a fire.
  • None reports anyone injured or killed.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 7 versions of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD: from 4 to 5 stars overall.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ford F-250 SD, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
F-250 Crew Cab, PU/CC, 2WD 5 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Crew Cab, PU/CC, 4WD 4 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 29.2% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Regular Cab, PU/RC, 2WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 19.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Regular Cab, PU/RC, 4WD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 3 starsA 29.2% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Super Cab, PU/EC, 2WD Not rated 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 Not rated 4 starsA 19.1% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Super Cab, PU/EC, 4WD Not rated 4 starsDriver 5, passenger 4 Not rated 3 starsA 29.2% chance of rolling over; no tip
F-250 Tremor, PU/CC, 4WD 4 stars 5 starsDriver 5, passenger 5 5 starsSide pole 5 2 starsA 32.1% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it for each version

F-250 Crew Cab, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

F-250 Crew Cab, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

F-250 Regular Cab, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

F-250 Regular Cab, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

F-250 Super Cab, 2WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

F-250 Super Cab, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: standard.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

F-250 Tremor, 4WD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: optional.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 5, 2026.

How to read a record

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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