Most common 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems
Share of the 264 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-150 Hybrid complaints by model year
Best F-150 Hybrid years: 2024, 2025, 2023. Compare all years →
What 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 125 →
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 proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side rim cap had detached. The contact stated that the center axle bolt was still attached to the rim cap. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear axle half shaft and hub and the rear axle half shaft and hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the driver's side rear axle bolt had previously been replaced and was under an unknown recall. …
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission independently shifted to neutral, and the vehicle decelerated. In addition, the power train failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that within several seconds, the vehicle returned to normal speed, and the power train failure warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a major highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an external transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced, and the software needed an update. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …
Electrical system all 43 →
The contact's father owned a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his father was driving at 75-80 MPH on self-driving mode, the electronic steering wheel inadvertently locked, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and the vehicle crashed into an exit sign on the interstate. The air bags deployed. Then, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably 260 yards and crashed into a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. A police report was filed. The contact stated his father sustained injuries and was transported out of the vehicle to the hospital by emergency units. The contact stated his father deceased 4 hours later. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
My Ford F150 was traveling on I95 North in Maryland when an emergency notice on the dashboard told be to pull over. The truck would not restart and had to be towed to a Ford dealer. I have since been told a controller module caught fire and damaged the hybrid battery and both would need to be replaced at a cost of over $10,000. This is a know issue and other Ford F150 Hybrid trucks as well as other Ford cars have already been recalled. Ford claims that my VIN was not included in the recall even though I experienced exactly what the recall was suppose to prevent. My wife and I could have been killed while traveling on the highway at 70 MPH and the vehicle was on fire without our knowledge.
Engine & cooling all 29 →
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. While at a stoplight, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move or respond as needed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the failure might be battery-related. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
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 it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to cover 70 percent of the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the F-150 Hybrid to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 125 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl). Next are the electrical system (43) and engine & cooling (29).
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-150 Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2024, 2025 and 2023. See the full Ford F-150 Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 33,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.