How many Electrical System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid, which is 18% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there fires linked to the 2021 F-150 Hybrid electrical system?

Yes, the sample complaints include 2 fires and 1 injury tied to electrical system issues, with a reported total of 1 crash among the 45 complaints.

Is there a recall for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid electrical system?

This data does not list a related recall for the Electrical System category, though owner complaints reference a trailer brake control module software update.

At what mileage do these electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid is 29,000 miles.

Do other F-150 Hybrid model years have more electrical complaints?

Yes, the 2022 model year has 70 Electrical System complaints at 33% share, higher than the 45 complaints and 18% share seen in 2021.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 18% of all complaints that year, with 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 29,000 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 45; 18% of 257 complaints
All complaints this year: 257
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Trailer brake controller intermittently stops sending signal during towing, with no dashboard warning, leaving the trailer brakes inoperative mid-trip.
Some owners report the trailer brake fault returns even after a dealer software update to the integrated trailer brake control module.
Infotainment touchscreen shuts off and pulses on and off unexpectedly during driving, becoming unresponsive to touch input.
Owners report electrical fires starting near the driver's seat area or involving a controller module, in one case while the truck was parked and off.
One owner reported the electronic steering wheel locked while using a hands-free driving mode at highway speed, followed by unintended acceleration and a crash.

When 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2021, latest Sep 24, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2021 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202145 (18%)
202270 (33%)
202341 (44%)
202415 (44%)
20254 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Electrical System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid, which is 18% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there fires linked to the 2021 F-150 Hybrid electrical system?: Yes, the sample complaints include 2 fires and 1 injury tied to electrical system issues, with a reported total of 1 crash among the 45 complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid electrical system?: This data does not list a related recall for the Electrical System category, though owner complaints reference a trailer brake control module software update.
At what mileage do these electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid is 29,000 miles.
Do other F-150 Hybrid model years have more electrical complaints?: Yes, the 2022 model year has 70 Electrical System complaints at 33% share, higher than the 45 complaints and 18% share seen in 2021.