2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

21Engine complaints

8.9%Of all 236 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN110 · 46.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 13.6%

WHEELS26 · 11%

Unspecified / other25 · 10.6%

ENGINE21 · 8.9%

Share of the 236 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“This problem has been ongoing, happening nonstop up to multiple times daily since Feb of 2022 and has spent now 70 days at the dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11516739 — filed 04/12/2023

“For months have been having two issues with my 2021 F150 Powerboost with the CO2 sensors as well as an issue with the Exhaust Heat…”NHTSA complaint 11515863 — filed 04/06/2023

“My vehicle has the 3.5L powerboost motor and it has been leaking coolant from the egr cooler since I bought the truck in 01/2022. This…”NHTSA complaint 11484313 — filed 09/13/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid: 21 of 236 complaints on file (8.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have in total?

236 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.