Extended warranty worthiness profile

2021 Ford F-150

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

1,175complaint reports

28recall campaigns

629manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

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Model-year reading

What the 2021 record can and cannot say

Owners submitted 1,175 complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 in this database. That count lands 0 above the median year in this model file, without adjusting for sales or time on the road.

The leading tag is Power Train, attached to 384 reports. Its 32.7% share points toward a contract section worth reading, not the next component destined to fail.

The largest applicable parts midpoint belongs to Engine replacement or major internal repair at $7,000. Coverage has value only if the administrator accepts both the component and the cause.

Vehicle configuration

2021 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 22 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classStandard pickup

Fuel choicesDiesel, Gasoline, Gasoline or E85, and Hybrid

Drive layoutsFour-wheel drive and Rear-wheel drive

Engine range2.7 to 5 L; 6 to 8 cylinders

EPA efficiency15 to 25 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$3,306-$4,362
Hybrid high voltage battery replacement	Hybrid powertrain	$3,541-$3,843
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,036-$2,218
Fuel injector set replacement	Fuel System	$772-$4,607

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Other Ford F-150 model years

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