2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 262 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. That is the most of any F-150 Hybrid model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (125 complaints, 48%), typically at around 34,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 262owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 125 | 48% | 34,000 | “axle bolt” (23%) | — |
| Electrical System | 43 | 16% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 27 | 10% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 27 | 10% | 14,811 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 5% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 4% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 3% | 1,531 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 40,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 43,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I picked up my F-150 Powerboost from the Ford dealership after getting and oil change. Recorded mileage was 100,385 (just 385 miles out of the 100,000 EV warranty. Just 2 hours after getting it back the check engine light came on for P0B24 for hybrid battery failure. The Ford dealership diagnosed…
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.
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…
Driver side headlight failiure. only 46000 miles. Its 2000 to replace.
I have checked fuel door close and open properly but still the sign shows. I am afraid of engine light comes on later
Other Ford F-150 Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 Hybrid | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 F-150 Hybrid | 19 | 2 |
| 2024 F-150 Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 F-150 Hybrid | 95 | 0 |
| 2022 F-150 Hybrid | 215 | 0 |
| 2021 | 262 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 125 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 Hybrid model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.