Ford F-150 Hybrid Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 10, 2026 · 253 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford F-150 Hybrid across 6 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (125). The words owners use most often: “axle bolt” (20% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Axle bolt: mentioned in 50 of 253 complaints (20%)
  • Sheared off: mentioned in 33 of 253 complaints (13%)
  • Side rear: mentioned in 17 of 253 complaints (7%)
  • Max tow: mentioned in 13 of 253 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 7%
10k–25k miles10 · 34%
25k–50k miles8 · 28%
50k–75k miles4 · 14%
75k–100k miles3 · 10%
100k–150k miles2 · 7%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 253 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.

Ford F-150 Hybrid power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2021, with 125 complaints
2021: 12520211252022: 762022762023: 342023342024: 9202492025: 6202562026: 320263

n = 253 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 F-150 Hybrid350%—
2025 F-150 Hybrid632%—
2024 F-150 Hybrid924%17,510
2023 F-150 Hybrid3436%18,000
2022 F-150 Hybrid7635%34,000
2021 F-150 Hybrid12548%34,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2023, with 73 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 502022502023: 732023732024: 472024472025: 412025412026: 41202641

n = 253 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the Ford F-150 Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…

Received Oct 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770359

I am reporting a concern about the engine-coolant condition in my 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. During a September 1, 2026 inspection at Ford of Clermont, dealership personnel reportedly showed or described the coolant as black-brown or discolored and recommended coolant replacement. I recall the coolant…

Received Oct 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770300

I am reporting a concern about the truck’s apparent fuel consumption and hybrid-system operation. I purchased the used 2022 Ford F-150 on [XXX], with 39,647 miles. The truck is identified in the independent repair-facility records as a 3.5-liter full hybrid electric-gas vehicle. I did not modify…

Received Oct 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770294

I experienced two wet-road skidding incidents in my 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. In the first, I was stopped at a light before turning across a three-lane roadway. When I began turning after the light changed, the truck skidded about two lanes over and I lost control. After it appeared to level out, I…

Received Oct 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770293

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.

Received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769350

Frequently asked questions

Do all Ford F-150 Hybrids have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 253 owner complaints about power train for the Ford F-150 Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Ford F-150 Hybrid power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford F-150 Hybrid?

The most frequent phrase is “axle bolt”, in 50 of 253 complaints, followed by “sheared off” (33).

Other Ford F-150 Hybrid problems

See all Ford F-150 Hybrid problems.