Vehicle recall 21V407000 · May 29, 2021
2021 Ford F-150
The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V407000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2021
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21S28
- Owner notification
- June 4, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 223
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion; Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion); Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-150 (2021): 2021
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