2021–2022 Ford F-150 Structure Recall 21V986000 (Ford 21S56)

NHTSA recall 21V986000 (Ford recall 21S56) covers about 184,698 2021–2022 Ford F-150 vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 16, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V986000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

184,698
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Dec 16, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (frame and members, underbody shields)

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 4, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 21S56

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V986000 as 21S56. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21S56 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford F-1502021–2022All F-150 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 16, 2021
Owner notification
Feb 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 21V986000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V986000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V986000 or 21S56). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V986000?

NHTSA recall 21V986000 (Ford recall 21S56) covers about 184,698 2021–2022 Ford F-150 vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Dec 16, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V986000?

NHTSA's record for 21V986000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V986000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V986000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 4, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 21V986000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21S56. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21S56) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V986000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V986000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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