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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-350 SD? Check these 15 recalls first
This model year carries an unusually dense recall list centered on steering, driveline and fuel. One front-wheel-detachment recall carries a stop-driving warning until repaired, and separate campaigns cover steering stabilizer lock-up, loss of steering control, a rear axle that may bend with driveshaft separation, a fifth-wheel hitch bracket, and multiple diesel fuel pump and filter cap issues. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are few by comparison — four, unverified, with no crashes, fires or injuries — and cluster on fuel and diesel systems.
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.
- Run the VIN to confirm the front-wheel detachment (stop-driving) recall was completed
- Ask for receipts on the diesel high-pressure fuel pump and fuel filter cap repairs
- Test drive for steering wander or clunks; inspect driveshaft, rear axle and any fifth-wheel hitch
- 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-350 SD
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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 4 | Yes |