Recall 21V986000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 21V986000. Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 184,698 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 | Check VINs |
| FORD | F-150 | 2022 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY 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
| 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 21V986000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2161567 | Dec 28, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud b… |
| 2161568 | Dec 28, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud b… |
| 2051030 | Dec 26, 2024 | 2022 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the underbody heat and noise insulator was slightly detachin… |
| 2051031 | Dec 26, 2024 | 2022 FORD F-150 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the underbody heat and noise insulator was slightly detachin… |
| 2001551 | Jun 4, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and while reve… |
| 2001550 | Jun 4, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and while reve… |
| 1957714 | Jan 3, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's business partner owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his business partner was driving at… |
| 1957715 | Jan 3, 2024 | 2021 FORD F-150 | STRUCTURE | The contact's business partner owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his business partner was driving at… |
| 1830292 | Aug 1, 2022 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a humming and tapping sound… |
| 1830291 | Aug 1, 2022 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a humming and tapping sound… |
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.