2021 Ford F-150 HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Ford F-150 HYBRID has 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.3x the segment average of 140. The most common issue is transmission problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: fails to accelerate when switching from electric power to gas power. this happens when pulling out of a parking lot onto a houston,tx feeder street after the truck has set for awhile and on electric power when started and medium to full power is used to merge into traffic. the switch over from appea. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.
317
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
TRANSMISSION
115 complaints- • Fails to accelerate when switching from electric power to gas power. This happens when pulling out of a parking lot onto a Houston,Tx feeder street after the truck has set for awhile and on electric power when started and medium to full power is used to merge into traffic. The switch over from appea
- • They have had this recall since Dec 16th and I have taken the truck and called the dealer several times and they said that Ford has not remedied this recall yet. It is a huge issue and they aren't doing anything about it, several online forms have cited this exact problem with their truck yet Ford
- • The Check Engine Light illuminated and brought to Ford dealer. Was advised it has code P237C which is a failed Exhaust Heat Exchanger, dealer ordered part # ML3Z5A212W. There is no coolant leak visible from the failed part. But driving down the highway around 70mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerates
“Fails to accelerate when switching from electric power to gas power. This happens when pulling out of a parking lot onto a Houston,Tx feeder street after the truck has set for awhile and on electric power when started and medium to full power is used to merge into traffic. The switch over from appea”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2021 Ford F-150 HYBRID
Based on 42 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 34K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
TRANSMISSION
ELECTRICAL
VISIBILITY
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2021 Ford F-150 HYBRID
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford F-150 HYBRID Service Intervals
IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2021 F-150 HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 317 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: Fails to accelerate when switching from electric power to gas power. This happens when pulling out of a parking lot onto a Houston,Tx feeder street after the truck has set for awhile and on electric power when started and medium to full power is used to merge into traffic. The switch over from appea
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I purchased a new Hybtid 2021 Platinum Ford F-150 in March. On Wednesday, August 5th, I reported to Ford I received a warning light “your charging system required service soon.” Since I had the truck serviced one week before, I contacted the dealer and the earliest they could see me was next Tuesday
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: When slowing down the truck lurches forward when going back into electric and/or gas mode, and has nearly caused my truck to collide with the vehicle in front of me. The truck will pick up speed when slowing down, as when downshifting and switching out/in electric to gas mode it propels the truck
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: 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 failu
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford F-150 HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 317
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 4
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 6
- Segment avg
- 140
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