Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 F.
The 2021 Ford F-650 is a medium-duty commercial truck built on the 650 chassis. Across its history, the model has accumulated 937 owner complaints, with the power train as the most common area of concern, and 28 recalls. The highest single-year complaint count was 10 in 2001, while the lowest was 1 in 2012, placing the 2021 model year within a lineage of generally modest reported issues.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 161.4 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3020 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.20 sec | 14.00 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat FX4 EcoBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Tremor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 XLT EcoBoost SuperCrew (Chrome) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 400 hp | 4x4 |
| 2021 | F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh | 5.40 sec | 13.90 sec | 430 hp | 4x4 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2021 Ford F-650 recorded 4 complaints, 3 recalls, and 14 TSBs, positioning it as the most active year for factory service communications in the recent data window. This recall count of 3 is notably higher than adjacent model years—2017 had 0 recalls, 2016 had 0, and 2022 had just 1—while the 14 TSBs also represents the highest volume since at least 2001. The dominant complaint area was Power Train with 210 entries, far exceeding Exterior Lighting (79) and Visibility (64), suggesting systemic drivetrain concerns that generated multiple service actions. Additionally, 13 crash-related complaints and 4 fire complaints distinguish 2021 from quieter years like 2016–2017. The generation-wide pattern shows early 2000s volatility followed by a long quiet interval, with 2021 representing the most recent spike in manufacturer attention. The 2022 data shows immediate improvement with only 1 recall and 0 TSBs, suggesting fixes were deployed. While the 2021 model benefits from having those recall issues addressed, the high Power Train complaint volume and fire incidents warrant thorough verification that all applicable recalls were completed before purchase.
All 937 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 626 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2294 | 2026-07-09 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the… |
| TSB 26-2304 | 2026-07-01 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L… |
| TSB 26-2297 | 2026-06-24 | Electrical System | Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may… |
| BCMC-26.DG F-150 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false trailer brake fault message when… |
| TSB 26-2287 | 2026-06-18 | Power Train | This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for… |
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