How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?

NHTSA records 32 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, accounting for 12% of all 257 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the axle bolt issue on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid?

No related recall is listed in this data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 15,500 miles.

Did these axle bolt issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Is this problem worse in the 2021 model year compared to later years?

Yes. The 2021 model year had 32 complaints (12% share) in this area, compared to 11 complaints (5% share) in 2022 and far fewer in 2023 and later years.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 12% of all 257 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 15,500 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 32; 12% of 257 complaints
All complaints this year: 257
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a grinding or screeching noise from the rear wheel/hub area followed by a rattling sound as the rear axle bolt shears off.
Several describe the sheared bolt bouncing loose inside the wheel center cap, sometimes discovered during routine service like an oil change or tire rotation.
Some report the same rear axle bolt shearing on both sides of the vehicle at different times, months apart.
Dealers reportedly told some owners the truck was unsafe to drive because of risk of wheel, brake, or hub component loss.
A few owners link the bolt failure to trucks equipped with the Max Tow Package.
One owner also reported a wheel bearing that seemed prematurely worn after the bolt failure, with a clicking noise the dealer could not replicate.

When 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2022, latest Jul 6, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2022 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

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

202132 (12%)
202211 (5%)
20232 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?: NHTSA records 32 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, accounting for 12% of all 257 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the axle bolt issue on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid?: No related recall is listed in this data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 15,500 miles.
Did these axle bolt issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 F-150 Hybrid shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Is this problem worse in the 2021 model year compared to later years?: Yes. The 2021 model year had 32 complaints (12% share) in this area, compared to 11 complaints (5% share) in 2022 and far fewer in 2023 and later years.