2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems & reliability
254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
5 complaints report injuries (5 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 123 | 48% |
| Electrical System → | 41 | 16% |
| Unknown / Other | 28 | 11% |
| Wheels → | 27 | 11% |
| Engine → | 25 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 13 | 5% |
| Structure → | 12 | 5% |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper → | 10 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 25 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 35 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 33,000 miles (middle 50% between 9,311 and 67,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Engine · filed Sep 15, 2026
“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…”
Power Train · filed Sep 13, 2026
“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.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid.
Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F-150 HEV Vehicles Replacement of Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger Coolant Spigot, If Required Owner Letters
25M04 · Other · issued Mar 31, 2026
Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F-150 HEV Vehicles Replacement of Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger Coolant Spigot, If Required
25M04 · Other · issued Dec 18, 2025
Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F-150 HEV Vehicles Replacement of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery Coolant Spigot In the affected vehicles, the Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery (EGHR) coolant spigot may develop a crack due to a…
25N05 · Other · issued Jul 19, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 33,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.