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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 7% of its 257 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000. No related recall is listed in this dataset, though several owners reference NHTSA Campaign 25V455 for the low-pressure fuel pump.

Fuel System complaints
17
7% of 257 complaints
All complaints this year
257
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or an unresponsive gas pedal for several seconds, often while turning at an intersection or accelerating from a stop.
  • Some describe the accelerator going completely dead for 3-5 seconds with no warning lights, then returning to normal.
  • Several owners tie the stalling and power loss directly to NHTSA Campaign Number 25V455000 for the low-pressure fuel pump and say replacement parts were unavailable at the dealer.
  • Multiple owners report the engine stalling completely in an intersection with total loss of power, sometimes with passengers in the vehicle.
  • One owner linked repeated severe misfire codes and replaced spark plugs and coil packs to the unresolved fuel pump recall.
  • Some report hesitation switching between electric and hybrid modes, with the engine revving high briefly after the switch.

When 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2023, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2023Jan 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (6).

Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202117 (7%)
  2. 202211 (5%)
  3. 20239 (10%)
  4. 20245 (15%)
  5. 20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid, which is 7% of all 257 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid fuel system?
This dataset shows no related recall entry for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid Fuel System category, though multiple sample complaints reference NHTSA Campaign 25V455000 covering the low-pressure fuel pump.
At what mileage do 2021 F-150 Hybrid fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for reported fuel system issues is 80,000 miles.
Do fuel system complaints on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 17 complaints.
How does the 2021 F-150 Hybrid compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2021 model year has 17 fuel system complaints (7% share), compared to 11 complaints (5%) in 2022, 9 complaints (10%) in 2023, 5 complaints (15%) in 2024, and 1 complaint (5%) in 2025.

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.