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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-450 SD? Check these 12 recalls first
The 2021 F-450 SD has 12 recalls in this group. Front wheel extender detachment includes a stop-driving instruction for affected trucks. Fuel filter cap leakage, fuel pump stall and repeat-failure concerns, steering column detachment, windshield attachment, and fifth wheel bracket cracking are prominent. Camera, wiper, and manual issues also appear. The 17 owner complaints are unverified reports, including 5 electrical system and 3 each for service brakes, power train, and structure. Recorded outcomes include 1 fire, 0 crashes, and 0 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.
- Confirm front wheel extender recall applicability and completion before driving.
- Request fuel filter cap and applicable fuel pump recall repair records.
- Ask about electrical faults, brake problems, and the reported fire history.
- 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-450 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Heavy-Duty Trucks: Front Wheel Extender Can Detach · do not drive | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Super Duty Fuel Filter Cap Can Leak | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ford Super Duty Windshield May Detach in a Crash | Visibility | high |
| Ford Super Duty fifth wheel mounting bracket may be cracked | Trailer Hitches | high |
| Ford, Lincoln fuel pump may fail, stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ford Super Duty Trucks: Steering Column May Detach | Steering | high |
| Ford Super Duty Fuel Pump May Fail Again | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford and Lincoln Trucks Windshield Wiper Arm Failure | Visibility | medium |
| Ford Super Duty Trucks Fuel Pump Failure Risk | Fuel System, Diesel | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 rearview camera problem | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln manuals missing head restraint instructions | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
17 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | Yes |
| Structure | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 2 | Yes |