Ford F-150 Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 630 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Ford F-150 Hybrid (2021–2026). The 2021 F-150 Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
630
Recalls
2
Model years
6
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Ford F-150 Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford F-150 Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid — 261 complaints, 5 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  2. 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid — 212 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid — 95 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid — 37 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (95 complaints).

Every Ford F-150 Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 F-150 Hybrid60000Transmission & Drivetrain
2025 F-150 Hybrid190002Brakes
2024 F-150 Hybrid374020Electrical System
2023 F-150 Hybrid951000Electrical System
2022 F-150 Hybrid2124390Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 F-150 Hybrid2615350Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Ford F-150 Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    249 complaints
  • Electrical System
    162 complaints
  • Engine
    74 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    45 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    43 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    40 complaints
  • Brakes
    38 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    29 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    24 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    23 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford F-150 Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 25V489000Jul 25, 202556,473 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 25V199000Mar 28, 202547 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology