Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD F-750 SD · model year
2021 FORD F-750 SD
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2021FORDF-750 SD carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2021 F-750 SD is power train with 1 filings, followed by forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (1) and forward collision avoidance: warnings (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2021 F-750 SD, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
Recalls (1)
20V41300017/07/2020
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach eleva
Recent Complaints
20210303POWER TRAIN
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN FRONT CAMERA AND MAIN VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE REPEATEDLY FAILED AS PART OF SYSTEM FAILURE IN COMMS ALSO IMPACTING DRIVE TRAIN AND EV CHARGING FUNCTIONS. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM HAS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE, REQUIRING ME TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKING WHILE USING INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AT RED LIGHT, IN CITY DRIVING IN ALBANY, OR.
Mileage: 290
20210303FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN FRONT CAMERA AND MAIN VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE REPEATEDLY FAILED AS PART OF SYSTEM FAILURE IN COMMS ALSO IMPACTING DRIVE TRAIN AND EV CHARGING FUNCTIONS. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM HAS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE, REQUIRING ME TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKING WHILE USING INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AT RED LIGHT, IN CITY DRIVING IN ALBANY, OR.
Mileage: 290
20210303FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN FRONT CAMERA AND MAIN VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE REPEATEDLY FAILED AS PART OF SYSTEM FAILURE IN COMMS ALSO IMPACTING DRIVE TRAIN AND EV CHARGING FUNCTIONS. COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM HAS FAILED MORE THAN ONCE, REQUIRING ME TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKING WHILE USING INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AT RED LIGHT, IN CITY DRIVING IN ALBANY, OR.
Mileage: 290
Compare 2021FORDF-750 SD to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 FORD F-750 SD have?▼
The 2021 FORD F-750 SD has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2021 FORD F-750 SD?▼
Yes, the 2021 FORD F-750 SD has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 FORD F-750 SD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2021 FORD F-750 SD is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS.
Is the 2021 FORD F-750 SD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.