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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-450 SD? Check these 12 recalls first
Steering and fuel dominate this year: a stop-driving recall for front wheels that can detach, another for loss of steering control, and a diesel fuel filter cap that can leak, alongside three separate fuel pump campaigns tied to pump failure and engine stalling. Lesser items include a windshield that may detach, wiper arms that can break, and a backup camera. Seventeen unverified complaints to NHTSA include one fire, no crashes or injuries, spread across electrical, brakes, power train and structure.
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.
- Verify the front-wheel (stop-driving) and steering-control recalls are closed on this VIN
- Look for diesel odor or seepage at the fuel filter cap and ask about any stalling history
- Inspect the windshield bonding and seal, and test the wipers 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-450 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Super Duty trucks may lose a front wheel · do not drive | Power Train | 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 fifth-wheel hitch bracket may crack | Trailer Hitches | 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 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
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 |