Recall 21V533000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 21V533000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 56 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
56
Affected Vehicles
1
Makes
1
Model Years
1
Campaign #
21V533000
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report Date
Jul 15, 2021
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
56
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2021
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.
Key Dates
Report Date
Jul 15, 2021
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 21V533000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2082857 | Mar 31, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated… |
| 2026408 | Aug 24, 2024 | 2023 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, as he depressed the brake … |
| 2019533 | Aug 12, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS, auto collision, and tra… |
| 1980961 | Mar 5, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake power booster was emitting a hissing sound when th… |
| 1891707 | Apr 15, 2023 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered… |
| 1844191 | Aug 22, 2022 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed and depressing the brake p… |
| 1866394 | Jan 18, 2022 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact’s wife owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while shifted into drive, rever… |
| 1769592 | Mar 15, 2021 | 2021 FORD F-150 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that from the time the vehicle was delivered to him, the brake pe… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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