2021 Ford F-350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Ford F-350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 119
- 117 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- 22 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,724
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-218
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2019-2023
-120
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
18%
Fuel System, Diesel: 22 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Ford F-350
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 22
- ENGINE 12
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2021 Ford F-350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Ford F-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 119 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Ford F-350. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (22 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Ford F-350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, diesel (22), engine (12), fuel/propulsion system (12), unknown or other (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 Ford F-350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.