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2021 Ford F-750

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 F.

The 2021 Ford F-750, built on the 750 chassis, recorded 937 total owner complaints—a figure that dwarfs the model’s historical annual complaint counts from 2004 to 2022, which peaked at just 3 in 2017 and bottomed at 1 in 2009. Its top complaint area is the Power Train, and the model year carries 28 recalls, placing the 2021 F-750 as a significant outlier in the model’s reliability history.

Model year2025202420232021

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight3020 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

5.2–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2021 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4
2021F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2021F-150 Lariat FX4 EcoBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec400 hp4x4
2021F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.30 sec13.80 sec430 hp4x4
2021F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.30 sec13.80 sec430 hp4x4
2021F-150 Tremor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec400 hp4x4
2021F-150 XLT EcoBoost SuperCrew (Chrome) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec400 hp4x4
2021F-150 Lariat PowerBoost SuperCrew (Sport) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.40 sec13.90 sec430 hp4x4

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The generation-spanning federal record shows a flat, near-zero complaint profile—never exceeding three annual complaints and registering just one in 2021—punctuated by intermittent recall spikes, most notably three recalls in both 2011 and 2021, while TSB activity crested at 15 in 2011 and 13 in 2021 before collapsing to one in 2022. Within this arc, 2021 sits at a second service-peak, matching the generation’s highest recall count and its second-highest TSB volume, though like every year in the dataset it shows zero federal investigations. Drilling into 2021 specifically, Power Train accounts for the largest share of reported complaint areas at 210, followed by Exterior Lighting at 79, Visibility at 64, and Unknown or Other at 54, with 13 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints also recorded; the data does not specify underlying causes. Relative to the closest recorded years—2018 with one recall and eight TSBs, and 2022 with two recalls and one TSB—the 2021 model stands out as an outlier for manufacturer-directed service volume. Because this elevated recall and TSB activity appears isolated to the 2021 model year and drops off immediately in 2022, prospective buyers should prioritize documented completion of all three recalls and associated service bulletins; if maintenance records confirm that work, this is a structurally acceptable year to buy.

28
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
626
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
937
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 937 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train210
Exterior Lighting79
Visibility64
Unknown Or Other54
Electrical System52
Visibility/Wiper42
Engine34
Steering24

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 626 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22942026-07-09Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2066. Reason for update: To remove "(2024 only)" from the…
TSB 26-23042026-07-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2383. Reason for update: to add 2023-2026 F-150 2.7L…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
BCMC-26.DG F-1502026-06-18Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Addresses a false trailer brake fault message when…
TSB 26-22872026-06-18Power TrainThis article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

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NHTSA lists 28 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.