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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most F-150 Hybrid years

Owner complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid are substantially higher than the model-year median of 64.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 35 of 254 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 123 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports

Power Train complaints

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Mileage unknown · May 3, 2022
Power Train

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 and goes into Reduced Power Mo…

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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 and goes into Reduced Power Mode, throttling back the engine. The reduced power mode is displayed on the instrument cluster, but it is still startling to have the vehicle decelerate, especially at highway speeds in traffic. And would be more problematic with a trailer in tow. My Ford dealer has the part on order but Ford states it is on back order with no expected delivery date. Very disappointing from a quality stand point, but a concern as well from a safety perspective. I know others have had a similar issue which is also accompanied by a coolant leak, which I do not have on my vehicle but I am concerned and continue to monitor for leaks and watch the fluid level. I do not have any photos of the valve. Unexpected reduction of engine power in my opinion is a safety issue, especially at highway speeds or when towing. Thank you for your review of this issue.

NHTSA ODI #11463289

Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2022
Power Train

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 is not fixing it.

NHTSA ODI #11450557

Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2021
Power Train

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 appears to work but shows no turbo …

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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 appears to work but shows no turbo boost causing a lack of power to merge safely and this only happens after first start the rest of the day truck operates normally or until it is shut off again for awhile making this truck a accident waiting to happen. Yes the service manager witnessed this so left truck to be repaired but since no engine check lights or codes he had to call ford without knowing all the answers from one little short ride they came back with a answer that was unacceptable blaming it on a clutch operation that was normal. If so why does it happen only after new start and corrects itself?

NHTSA ODI #11433423

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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