Ford F-150 Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Ford F-150 Hybrid model year from 2021–2026 using 636 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No F-150 Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2024, 2025 and 2023.

6model years
636complaints
2recalls
—worst years
2024, 2025best years

Complaints by model year

2021202220232024202520262642159537196
Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-150 Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20266−67%—TransmissionFew
202519−66%2BrakeGood
202437−77%—ElectricalGood
202395−50%—ElectricalGood
2022215——TransmissionLimited data
2021264——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median F-150 Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Ford F-150 Hybrid problems

Latest Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls

Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices

NHTSA recall 25V-489 · Jul 25, 2025 · 56,473 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts

NHTSA recall 25V-199 · Mar 28, 2025 · 47 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Ford F-150 Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Ford F-150 Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?

2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other F-150 Hybrid years at the same age, followed by 2025 and 2023. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Ford F-150 Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (253), electrical system (163) and engine & cooling (74). Transmission complaints peak in the 2021 model year.

How many recalls has the Ford F-150 Hybrid had?

2 recalls across 2021–2026. The model year with the most is 2025.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.