What year Ford F-150 Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2021 and 2022 are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 75 and 100 respectively. Both years are led by Transmission & Powertrain problems.

What is the best year for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?

2025 is the best year, with a complaint index of 0 and only 19 complaints reported. 2024 is also a solid choice, with a complaint index of 25.

Is the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid reliable?

The 2022 model has the highest complaint index in the lineup, 100, from 211 complaints, with Transmission & Powertrain and Electrical System issues making up 35% and 33% of reports. Compared to other F-150 Hybrid years, it ranks worst.

Does the Ford F-150 Hybrid have any recalls?

Across all model years covered, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns total, both tied to the 2025 model year. The 2021 and 2022 avoid years have no recorded recalls.

What is the biggest problem area for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?

Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 244 complaints, or 40% of the 615 total complaints logged.

Ford F-150 Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2021–2025)

Ford F-150 Hybrid model years 2021 and 2022 rank worst, with complaint index scores of 75 and 100 and Transmission & Powertrain issues leading both years. 2025 is the best year with a complaint index of 0, and 2024 is also a strong choice with an index of 25.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2021 Avoid 2022 Best 2025

Model years: 5; 2021–2025
NHTSA complaints: 615
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 6
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain

F-150 Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford F-150 Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2021	Avoid	100	257	5	3	0	Transmission & Powertrain	—	—
2022	Avoid	75	211	4	3	0	Transmission & Powertrain	—	—
2023	Caution	50	94	1	0	0	Electrical System	—	—
2024	Good	25	34	4	0	0	Electrical System	—	—
2025	Best	0	19	0	0	2	Brakes	—	—

F-150 Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Index 100 · 257 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2021 F-150 Hybrid logged 257 complaints and ranks second-worst with a complaint index of 75. Transmission & Powertrain problems make up 48% of that year's complaints, with a median failure mileage of 34,000. Electrical System issues account for another 18%, failing around 29,000 miles. Owners reported 5 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries, and 1 death tied to this model year. Sample complaints describe steering lockups during self-driving mode and brake failures where the pedal went to the floor while rolling. NHTSA lists no recalls for this year.

2021 transmission & powertrain problems →2021 electrical system problems →2021 engine problems →

2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid Index 75 · 211 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2022 F-150 Hybrid has the highest complaint index of any year, 100, based on 211 complaints, making it the single worst year in this lineup. Transmission & Powertrain complaints represent 35% of the total, with median failure mileage of 34,000, while Electrical System issues make up 33%, failing near 42,000 miles. Owners reported 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 9 injuries. Sample complaints describe illuminated low turbo boost and reduced engine power warnings, and a backup brake assistant that stopped working and led to a collision. NHTSA lists no recalls for this year.

2022 transmission & powertrain problems →2022 electrical system problems →2022 engine problems →

Most common Ford F-150 Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Transmission & Powertrain244 (40%)
Electrical System175 (28%)
Other125 (20%)
Engine91 (15%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires46 (7%)
Fuel System43 (7%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras36 (6%)
Brakes34 (6%)
Visibility & Wipers29 (5%)
Structure & Body24 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Ford F-150 Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, 2021 and 2022 are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 75 and 100 respectively. Both years are led by Transmission & Powertrain problems.
What is the best year for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?: 2025 is the best year, with a complaint index of 0 and only 19 complaints reported. 2024 is also a solid choice, with a complaint index of 25.
Is the 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid reliable?: The 2022 model has the highest complaint index in the lineup, 100, from 211 complaints, with Transmission & Powertrain and Electrical System issues making up 35% and 33% of reports. Compared to other F-150 Hybrid years, it ranks worst.
Does the Ford F-150 Hybrid have any recalls?: Across all model years covered, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns total, both tied to the 2025 model year. The 2021 and 2022 avoid years have no recorded recalls.
What is the biggest problem area for the Ford F-150 Hybrid?: Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 244 complaints, or 40% of the 615 total complaints logged.