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2021 Ford F-59Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford F-59, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-925 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Ford F-59 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2021 Ford F-59 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

63%repaired · 2025 Q1

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 22V-925 · Dec 14, 2022 · 11,074 vehicles · 6,954 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2024 Q1

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 22V-145 · Mar 11, 2022 · 72 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2023 Q1

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 21V-202 · Mar 24, 2021 · 16,128 vehicles · 11,551 repaired

Risk. Failure of the rear axle or driveshaft may cause the loss of motive power, failure of the parking brake, and the inability to shift the transmission into…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other F-59 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-59 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Ford F-59, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Camshaft and Lifter Failure in Ford 7.3L Gasoline EnginesDP26011 · still open
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In owners' words

What F-59 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Pistons rings were worn causing excessive blow by into crankcase. Catalytic converters were damaged and clogged. all of which required an engine replacement.
Complaint 11714694 · Jan 31, 2026

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