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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-250 SD? Check these 13 recalls first
The 2021 F-250's recalls center on diesel fuel delivery and steering: a fuel filter cap that can leak, standard and high-pressure fuel pumps that may fail, and two steering campaigns, one involving a stabilizer kit that can lock the steering. A driveshaft that may break and a windshield that may detach are also covered. NHTSA shows only four unverified owner complaints — power train, structure, steering and engine cooling, one each — with no crashes, fires or injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If it is a diesel, confirm both fuel pump recalls and check the fuel filter cap for seepage
- Ask about the steering recalls and whether any aftermarket stabilizer kit is fitted
- Inspect the windshield bonding and edges, and test the wiper arms and backup camera
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Ford F-250 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Super Duty steering stabilizer kit can lock steering | Steering | critical |
| Ford Super Duty diesel fuel filter cap can leak | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ford Super Duty trucks may lose steering control | Steering | critical |
| Ford Super Duty driveshaft may break while driving | Structure | high |
| Ford Super Duty diesel fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford and Lincoln fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ford Super Duty diesel high-pressure fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford F-150 and Super Duty Trucks: Windshield May Detach | Visibility | medium |
| Ford trucks and SUVs: windshield wiper arms can break | Visibility | medium |
| Ford Super Duty, Expedition and Corsair backup camera can fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Super Duty rearview camera image may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln manuals missing head restraint instructions | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | Yes |
| Engine | 1 | None found |