2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 261
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Median mileage
- 33,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 124 of 261 complaints (48%).
- Electrical System (42) and engine (29) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 33,000 mi.
- Owners reported 5 crashes, 3 fires and 5 injuries.
- It has the most serious complaint record of all 6 Ford F-150 Hybrid model years we track.
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems by category
- Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash124 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash42 complaints
- Other / Unknown31 complaints
- 29 complaints
- 27 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion19 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers15 complaints
- Brakes · 2 crashes13 complaints
- Body & Structure13 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech11 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control7 complaints
- Suspension7 complaints
- Steering6 complaints
- Lighting4 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash2 complaints
- Airbags · 1 crash1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Power train | 119 |
| Electrical system | 35 |
| Unknown or other | 28 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Wheels | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 |
| Service brakes | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
Recent 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Oct 6, 2026SDTransmission & Drivetrain
Front Differential had a major failure and had to be replaced. Vehicle only has 31000 miles on it. Warranty did not cover anything. Report said fluid was burnt.
NHTSA complaint #11769350 · source - Filed Oct 5, 2026IDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
While traveling home on a 2 lane highway 55 on a busy Sunday, the truck started misfiring and jerking, shaking then stalled. Engine light was flashing and we were able to pull off to side as it stalled. After a short time we proceeded on the highway, as we were in a precarious position, about 3 miles and it began misfiring and stalled again. This could have been a tragic situation had there not been a pullout with our travel trailer. We had to have our truck towed to the…
NHTSA complaint #11769118 · source - Filed Sep 24, 2026IAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
the issues associated with this recall still dont seem to be remedied. I believe a solution should have been provided from the manufacturer by now
NHTSA complaint #11766726 · source - Filed Sep 22, 202680,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, there was a misfire in the engine, the vehicle hesitated and accelerated slowly while driving in gasoline mode and depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure mostly occurred while accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, where the failure was duplicated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel…
NHTSA complaint #11766075 · source - Filed Sep 21, 2026WAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power, and the contact initially believed that the failure was due to a dead battery. The battery was replaced and the vehicle was hesitating while accelerating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the contact had to pay…
NHTSA complaint #11765868 · source - Filed Sep 15, 202688,000 miGAEngine
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the vehicle stalled, the interior electronics shut off, a red truck symbol flashed in the bottom right corner of the instrument panel, and a buzzing sound occurred inside the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the shoulder after crossing eight lanes of traffic. The vehicle was restarted after one hour. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately…
NHTSA complaint #11764339 · source - Filed Sep 13, 2026MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
Experiencing total stop of acceleration in two occasions: 1) when putting the car in reverse and pressing the accelerator and 2) when making a left or right turn after a yield or stop. And when I say loss of acceleration, I don’t mean hesitation, reduced power, or sluggish acceleration. I mean absolutely ZERO acceleration. I’ll press the accelerator and nothing happens. The engine stays basically at idle, and the truck will not accelerate for roughly 5-10 seconds, regardless…
NHTSA complaint #11763923 · source - Filed Sep 6, 2026GAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I have replaced spark plugs and coil packs due to code saying severe misfiring. However, the root cause of this is the continued open recall of the fuel pump. This has effected the way I can drive my vehicle on daily activities, such as going to work, doing family things, and other things while driving this truck.
NHTSA complaint #11762449 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology