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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 13% of that model year's 257 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 88,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
34
13% of 257 complaints
All complaints this year
257
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the PowerBoost engine triggering a "stop safely now" warning and refusing to restart, sometimes recurring at different mileage intervals.
  • Coolant leaking from the EGR cooler has caused the engine to overheat, leaving some vehicles stranded on the road.
  • Owners describe check engine lights and diagnostic codes tied to CO2 sensors and the exhaust heat exchanger bypass valve, with one owner noting Ford's SSM 52,050 documents the exhaust heat exchanger failure.
  • Some drivers report the engine stalling or losing power while driving, accompanied by an unusual clucking noise and illuminated check engine light.
  • One owner reported the vehicle failing to start due to a diagnosed cam phaser problem after the gears locked up at low speed.
  • Another owner reported a no-start condition later diagnosed as a combined transmission and battery failure.

When 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2021, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2021Apr 2023Oct 2023May 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202134 (13%)
  2. 202224 (11%)
  3. 202318 (19%)
  4. 202412 (35%)
  5. 20253 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2021 F-150 Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid, which is 13% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid engine?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid is 88,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What kinds of engine problems do owners report?
Owners describe stalling, no-start conditions, coolant leaks from the EGR cooler causing overheating, and exhaust heat exchanger and cam phaser issues, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury among the 34 engine complaints for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.