The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in America, which means its recall list is long. The biggest storylines: aluminum driveshaft separation (2015-2017), 10R80 10-speed transmission shudder (2017-2020, TSB 21-2174), and the still-litigated EcoBoost coolant intrusion issue on 2.7L and 3.5L engines. This page lists every major campaign by year.
F-150 recalls cluster into three buckets: driveshaft and transmission (19V-019 driveshaft, multiple 10R80 software updates), EcoBoost engine issues (coolant intrusion on 2.7L/3.5L, addressed by TSBs and a 2024 expansion), and fire risk (engine block heater 19V-481, seat-belt pretensioner heat campaigns).
| Year(s) | NHTSA # | Defect Summary | Vehicles | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | 14V-302 | Master cylinder reservoir fluid leak can reduce brake function. | ~1.4M | High |
| 2015-2017 | 19V-019 | Aluminum driveshaft can corrode and separate, leading to loss of motive power. | ~327,000 | High |
| 2015-2019 | 20V-332 | Hood latch may not fully engage; hood can open while driving. | ~2.5M (with Super Duty) | High |
| 2017-2020 | TSB 21-2174 | 10R80 10-speed shudder, harsh shifts, and torque converter judder (software + valve body). | Field campaign, ~1M+ | High |
| 2018-2020 | 20V-251 | Detached front-row seatbelt pretensioner can ignite carpet/insulation. | ~213,000 | High |
| 2020-2023 | 24V-XXX (EcoBoost intrusion) | 2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost can suffer coolant intrusion via cracked cylinder head, leading to engine failure (in active litigation). | In litigation | High |
| 2021-2023 | 22V-340 | Windshield wiper motor failure due to inadequate weld. | ~737,000 | Medium |
| 2021-2024 | 24V-296 | Engine block heater cable insulation can fail and cause fire. | ~457,000 | High |
Data sourced from NHTSA recall database (nhtsa.gov/recalls). Always verify with your VIN before purchase or repair.
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Most 2017-2018 trucks have received the 21-2174 software update and valve body fix. Persistent shudder generally indicates torque converter damage, which is typically a paid repair unless still under warranty.
Bronco 2.7L has been recalled; F-150 with 2.7L/3.5L is part of ongoing federal class action litigation as of 2026. Some owners have received extended warranties via dealer service bulletins.
2021 is comparatively clean compared to 2015-2020, though the wiper motor (22V-340) and block heater (24V-296) campaigns still apply. Always run the VIN.
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or owner.ford.com. Ford also lists Customer Service Programs (CSPs) that are not always reflected at NHTSA.
Yes, the 21-2174 reflash is free at any Ford dealer. Hardware repairs to torque converter or valve body are only free if the truck is still under powertrain warranty.
Ford replaced affected driveshafts under 19V-019 with corrosion-resistant units. If your truck has a clean recall history, that work was completed by a prior owner or dealer.