2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	63
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31
ENGINE	30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	25
SERVICE BRAKES	19
STEERING	17
SUSPENSION	16
WHEELS	13
STRUCTURE:BODY	9
AIR BAGS	9

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

At a stoplight the truck began running rough. When the light turned green, the truck failed in just 3 blocks (approximately 1 minute). Power was greatly reduced. Check engine illuminated on dashboard, then another red icon, followed by a stop safely now message. Immediately I attempted to pull over ... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2026

Transmission kept slipping out on the freeway. Led to a near accident. Then ended up broken down on a highway while towing a trailer. Transmission couldn’t find gear for the next serval times we tried to place in gear. Then on the third time it went into gear and started driving again only to slip... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

When starting from a stop or rolling slowly under 15 mph, pressing the accelerator pedal — even flooring it — produces no engine or motor response for 1–3 seconds. The vehicle then suddenly accelerates. This occurs intermittently on both electric and gas power. Safety concern because it delays... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the braking system had erroneously activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by an e... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

2021 ford f150 PowerBoost hybrid. There is a LOT of internet chatter and forum chatter about KNOWN issues with the following, and it recently almost led to a major and likely serious injury accident. Specific Parameters: Low speed (~5 mph) slow roll Under internal combustion power, not battery In... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side windshield trim and clips detached and flew off the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the detached trim had fractured the front windshield. The vehicle was not dia... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2025

In December 2024, I brought my 2023 Acura Integra to the local Acura dealership to address a recall related to a steering gear manufacturing defect, as well as to perform an oil change. The service department at Acura efficiently completed the work on my vehicle in one hour. On December 24, 2024, wh... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

Vehicle came into our shop with the charging system fault light on. Upon checking for codes BCM battery code B11D9:09:0A was present. During diagnosis the technician found that the battery cable was rubbing against the floorboard of the vehicle causing arching/welding of the positive battery against... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

Windshield suddenly has crack along mid passenger side.

Incident date: Mar 4, 2025

The two bolts securing the lower lateral link of the front passenger side loosened and dropped out in 14 months of the car ownership, causing the lateral link detached from the subframe of the car. The car makes loud noise when turning, poses danger of suspension failure and possibly loss of control... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

While driving my car down the road the vehicle randomly shut off lost power and I had to quickly pull into a plaza but was almost hit, looking through many different Nissan forums a lot of mechanics and owners are saying that the original crankshaft/camshaft position sensors on the Altima/maxima hav... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

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 t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

While driving my car down the road the vehicle randomly shut off lost power and I had to quickly pull into a plaza but was almost hit, looking through many different Nissan forums a lot of mechanics and owners are saying that the original crankshaft/camshaft position sensors on the Altima/maxima hav... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Feb 26, 2025

Urgent Assistance Needed: Engine Issue and Warranty Dispute Since September last year, the engine warning light has been consistently on. Whenever I took the car to the Kia dealership, they merely mentioned that the system was “too rich” and assured me it was not a concern. Instead of addressi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2023

Using the seat belt with the safe lock feature for rear facing, the car seat becomes loose within 2-3 times using it with my daughter. We have to have her out, undo the safe lock and pull the seat belt tight again to refasten it.

Incident date: Feb 20, 2025

We lock the door to our motorhome via the indoor turning lock every night. In the morning the door would not unlock. It took a lot of jiggling to finally open it. To keep it from happening again we zip tied the lock to the door handle as shown in the picture attached. We live in the motorhome and we... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2024

When the auto stop feature turns on, the car totally stops, and doesn't turn the engine back on for 20 minutes. I had complained about this before, and the mechanic did NOT fix it, so I am complaining AGAIN! I was in the middle of the street when it stalled! The steering wheel and brake locks up, an... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2025

too many software issues with so support and very hard to get help with this issues.. even if you find a technician they are ripping the pockets with high fees to fix the repairs and some repairs are getting fixed at all

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

I AM IN NEED OF A SECOND ENGINE REPLACEMENT SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW. SAME SYPTOMS AND SAME PROBLEM AS CONFIRMED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. COOLANT INTRUSION ON CYLINDER 3. CODES P0303 AND P0316. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW FOR THE 2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE. A NEW ENGINE BLOCK WAS REDESIGNED IN 20... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into reverse, the transmission failed to recognize that the vehicle was in reverse. The message “Transmission Malfunction – You can Continue Driving” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated tha... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. The contact slowly drove to the residence. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

I am having issues with clicking noises from the front of the vehicle either if I turn left or right. I been told it’s a known issue when I return it to the dealership and there is nothing wrong with it and that a replacement will not help cause it comes back the noise

Incident date: Jan 15, 2024

This only happens in cold weather. The engine shuts off when coming to a stop. Once the Rpm’s get to 1 when braking the car bucks and then stalls out. I have had this car a few years and every winter it does the same thing. I have taken it to a local mechanic who could not identify where the pro... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

Vehicle spun a bearing in the lower part of the engine after 1147 miles of use.

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

Starting at around 600 miles, there was a clicking sound from what I believe is the CV joint when turning full lock in both directions. Now at 1700 miles it happens when turning before the wheel is locked in either direction.

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

When turning right there was a complete loss of power with no response from the throttle it was just stuck coasting at 20klm hr. For 20 seconds or so then throttle kicked in and normal operation again. This has happened twice now in the past week. Very dangerous especially when turning into traffic.

Incident date: May 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while running cold, and warming up, the vehicle failed to shift into first gear without jerking after making several attempts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024

2018 Hyundai Sonata with only 128k miles already needs a new engine due to oil consumption. I have done the regular maintenance on the car and have only put roughly 25k miles on the car since owning it

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024

Engine failure due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle is currently at Parks Ford Dealership in Wesley Chapel Florida. Per service department the estimate to replace is $20,000.00. The vehicle had been in to Phil Long Ford October 2022 for the bushing replacement recall and I was not informed of the Tech... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2024

Despite having been told my truck was fixed at a dealer shop, my truck still displays an absence of forward propulsion when applying the gas pedal and trying to accelerate from slower speeds. This has happened when trying to make a left or right turn when there is oncoming traffic. Sometimes this ha... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2025

Car seat harness in the Nuna RAVA has been difficult to tightening safely and has been loosening after being securely fastened. A manufacturers recall was implemented December 19. Even though my car seat was registered, I have not personally received any correspondence from the company regarding the... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2024

backup camera intermittently fails to display

Incident date: Oct 19, 2024

Oil cooler leaking

Incident date: Dec 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2024

Corolla Cross Hybrid SE- The tail lights are almost non existent. At night when I look from behind, the car is almost invisible from 50 feet away. Lic plate light is the only help. Looks very dangerous and scary to drive in the evening or in the dark. Please look into this.

Incident date: Dec 14, 2024

My car slams on the brakes consistently at green lights when FSD is activated. This is version 12.5.4.2 of FSD. Tesla is not responding to my inquiries.

Incident date: Dec 14, 2024

My car slams on the brakes consistently at green lights when FSD is activated. This is version 12.5.4.2 of FSD. Tesla is not responding to my inquiries.

Incident date: Aug 27, 2024

After starting, got a warning stating check hybrid braking, do not drive. When going forward, brake pedal went to floor, heard heavy grinding noise and vehicle stopped accelerating. Had to use the emergency brakes to avoid an accident. Hyundai says they can’t find a problem. Now I can’t even dri... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2024

10:12am 12/6/2024 autopilot randomly and suddenly starts jerking wheel back amd forth erratically and swerves all iver road onto wrong side of road. When i grab wheel to disengage it sounds alarms and alleges im departing my lane and activates lane departure/ assist despite the fact i have lane depa... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and releasing the brake pedal, the Eco Mode system failed to engage, and the engine failed to restart. The contact stated that upon depressing the Push to Start button, the vehicle restarted. There was no wa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, the gear shifter was shifted into drive and the vehicle rolled forward. In addition, the power steering assist fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel... Read more

Incident date: Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Regarding Recall 24V720000 – Jeep Wrangler 4xe (2023 Model) I am filing this complaint regarding the recall of my 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe (VIN: [XXX] - under Recall Number 24V720000, issued due to a potential fire risk. This defect represents a severe safety hazard that jeopardizes the s... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

On Saturday, [XXX], I was driving from Daytona Beach to our home in Melbourne, Florida. The time was about [XXX]. The weather was characterized by strong and constant rain for the first 25 minutes of our trip home. The next day I noticed many areas on the roof and the rear driver's side quarter-pan... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2024

As I was driving my vehicle around 5 miles per hour on a small street looking for parking, the car had some electrical malfunction that caused it to move forward and hit a parked vehicle, then reversed into another vehicle. The safety of my fiancee, myself and my dog were put at risk as we were jolt... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 7, 2024

After a right turn in a residential street, I pressed the accelerator to progress on the roadway. The truck did not accelerate, so I looked at the tachometer and observed it above 0 and below 1,000 rpm. The engine was running, but unresponsive despite pumping the accelerator. While rolling at 5 ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 7, 2024

While driving with my wife and 3 kids the car automatically braked by itself. Lucky to be able to report this. The NTHSA doesn’t have any current recalls on my VIN. It should now this model vehicle could be causing future accidents or deaths. Hope this gets some attention asap.

Incident date: Nov 7, 2024

While driving with my wife and 3 kids the car automatically braked by itself. Lucky to be able to report this. The NTHSA doesn’t have any current recalls on my VIN. It should now this model vehicle could be causing future accidents or deaths. Hope this gets some attention asap.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	26	View
2024	0	42	View
2023	0	138	View
2022	0	291	View
2021 (current)	0	307

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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