How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2021 F-150?

NHTSA lists 42 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 F-150, about 4% of the 1,012 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2021 F-150?

Yes. Two recalls, campaigns 22V623000 and 21V986000, cover underbody heat and noise insulators that may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, risking a fracture.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2021 F-150?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 44,000 at the time these complaints were filed.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records zero crashes and one fire among the 42 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 F-150, with no injuries reported.

2021 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150, about 4% of that year's 1,012 total complaints. Two related recalls (22V623000 and 21V986000) cover underbody insulators contacting the driveshaft. Median mileage at failure is 44,000, with no crashes and one fire reported.

Structure & Body complaints: 42; 4% of 1,012
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the active air dam's top stationary piece gets lodged in the retractable bottom section, loosening over repeated open/close cycles.
Some describe door lock actuators failing in freezing temperatures, leaving doors unable to open with key, fob, or keypad.
Several owners report underbody heat and noise insulators detaching and hanging loose, tied to recall 21V986000, with parts backordered at dealers.
One owner reported hood bolts loosening and a bolt missing at highway speed, causing the hood to vibrate before a dealer replaced missing latches and bolts.

When 2021 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2021, latest Jun 5, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA 22V623000Aug 12, 2022Structure & Body58,203 vehicles
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S53.
NHTSA 21V986000Dec 16, 2021Structure & Body184,698 vehicles
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.

Structure & Body complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010106 (13%)
201143 (2%)
201240 (2%)
201362 (2%)
201446 (3%)
2015222 (13%)
2016248 (12%)
2017146 (10%)
2018254 (11%)
201946 (3%)
202034 (5%)
202142 (4%)
202223 (4%)
202325 (6%)
20245 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2021 F-150?: NHTSA lists 42 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 F-150, about 4% of the 1,012 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2021 F-150?: Yes. Two recalls, campaigns 22V623000 and 21V986000, cover underbody heat and noise insulators that may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, risking a fracture.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2021 F-150?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 44,000 at the time these complaints were filed.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records zero crashes and one fire among the 42 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 F-150, with no injuries reported.