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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 263 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, most often about the transmission (48% of complaints, typically around 34,000 miles). It is the most complained-about F-150 Hybrid model year since 2000.
Complaints263
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported3
Injuries reported51 death reported
Most common 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems
Transmission
125 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake wear indicator started chirping. The vehicle was taken to the residence where…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v896000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall…
Electrical
43 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, adas, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a message on the infotainment screen that the "the pro power onboard has detected a fault" was displayed. The contact stated that the charging outlet in the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v193000 (electrical system) and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the integrated trailer brake control module software was updated. The recall repair was completed. The contact stated that while starting…
Engine
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
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…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 15-20 MPH, the gears locked up. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where…
Other or unspecified
28 complaints · 11%Wheels and tires
27 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the sheared axle bolt became faulty. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several dealers who diagnosed the same failure. The vehicle was repaired several times however, the failure reoccurred. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the contact was flagged down by a nearby driver and advised to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and…
Fuel system
19 complaints · 7%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…
Visibility and wipers
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while attempting to remove slush and ice from the front windshield, it was discovered that the windshield wipers and windshield wiper fluid sprayer were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor was…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH during a snowstorm, the windshield wipers failed to function as intended. The contact became aware of an abnormal burning odor coming from under the hood of the vehicle, entering the vehicle through the A/C vents. There were no warning lights…
Brakes
14 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: antilock.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 36 MPH and approaching an intersection, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle continued through the intersection. The anti-lock brakes warning light then illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS, auto collision, and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective electronic brake…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (125 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); electrical (43 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); engine (29 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about F-150 Hybrid model year since 2000, with 263 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.