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2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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9 current

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Fuel, a year

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025550 · manufacturer campaign 25SA8

11 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: F-250 Super Duty 2020–2022 · F-350 Super Duty 2020–2022 · F-450 Super Duty 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera system.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the image processing module (IPMB) software.

20,937 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2025366 · manufacturer campaign 25S75

8 July 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2022 · Expedition 2022 · Explorer 2021–2022 · F-150 2021–2022 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software. For Super Duty models, the dealer will replace the fuel pump.

107,534 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025360 · manufacturer campaign 25S72

27 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · EcoSport 2020–2021 · Edge 2019–2020 · Escape 2020–2022 · and 18 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

16,575 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023341 · manufacturer campaign 23C20

9 June 2023

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2018–2023 · F-250 Super Duty 2019–2023 · F-350 Super Duty 2019–2023 · F-450 Super Duty 2019–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the owner's manual doesn't include instructions for how to remove or adjust the head restraint for the centre seating positions. Canadian regulations require this information be included in the owner's manual.

Why it matters

Missing instructions for how to remove or adjust head restraints could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with an owner's manual insert with instructions for how to remove and adjust the centre seat head restraints.

32,328 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022197 · manufacturer campaign 22S26

14 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2020–2021 · F-150 2020–2021 · F-250 Super Duty 2020–2022 · F-350 Super Duty 2020–2022 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

77,815 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2022009 · manufacturer campaign 22S01

17 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: F-250 Super Duty 2021 · F-350 Super Duty 2021 · F-450 Super Duty 2021 · F-550 Super Duty 2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, there may be a defect in the cap for the secondary fuel filter located in the engine compartment. Over time, a pinhole could develop and cause fuel to leak from the top of the fuel filter. Note: This recall only affects trucks with a 6.7 L diesel engine.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the primary and secondary fuel filters.

648 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2021363 · manufacturer campaign 21S26

10 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: F-350 Super Duty 2021 · F-450 Super Duty 2021 · F-550 Super Duty 2021 · F-600 2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the front wheel hub extenders may not be properly tightened. As a result, the nuts could loosen and a wheel could separate from the vehicle. Note: For F-350 models, this recall only affects trucks equipped with dual rear wheels and four-wheel drive.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

Ford will contact owners and instruct you not to drive your truck. They will provide you with instructions for how to check if the front wheel hub extender nuts are properly tightened. Ford will also give you the option to contact a dealer and arrange to either have the vehicle inspected at your location or have it towed to the dealership. The dealer will ensure that the wheel hub extender nuts are properly tightened.

1,779 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021310 · manufacturer campaign 21S23

24 May 2021

Transport Canada lists: F-350 Super Duty 2021 · F-450 Super Duty 2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a fifth wheel trailer hitch, the left-hand mounting bracket for the hitch may be cracked. As a result, the fifth wheel assembly may become loose and could detach while towing a trailer. If this happens, the trailer could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects dual rear wheel trucks with a pickup box and a 6.7 L diesel engine.

Why it matters

A trailer that separates from the truck could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the left-hand mounting bracket for the fifth wheel trailer hitch. It will be replaced, if necessary.

115 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021085 · manufacturer campaign 21C06

19 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2021 · F-250 Super Duty 2020–2021 · F-350 Super Duty 2020–2021 · F-450 Super Duty 2020–2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the truck in a crash.

Why it matters

A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

6,986 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.