Is the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid transmission reliable?

NHTSA data shows 123 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 model, 48% of all 257 complaints filed that year, which is the highest share among the years listed (2022 at 35%, 2023 at 35%, 2024 at 26%, 2025 at 32%).

At what mileage do 2021 F-150 Hybrid transmission problems occur?

NHTSA lists a median mileage at failure of 34,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.

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

This dataset lists no related recall for the 2021 model year, though some owner complaints reference a separate Ford Customer Satisfaction Program tied to a narrower manufacturing date range.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 123 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 48% of all 257 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 34,000 miles. One crash and one fire have been reported, though no related recall is listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 123; 48% of 257 complaints
All complaints this year: 257
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Rear or front axle retaining bolts shear off, leaving the wheel held on only by the brake caliper and rotor.
Vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate when switching from electric power to gas power, especially after sitting idle.
Truck sometimes stays locked in 8th gear at a stop instead of downshifting, then jerks suddenly when it finally engages a lower gear.
Drivetrain lurches or bangs after coming to a stop when the engine shifts into hybrid electric mode or shuts off.
Gear shifter seizes in park and can fracture when forced out of position.
Check Engine Light comes on for a failed exhaust heat exchanger, followed by sudden deceleration into reduced power mode at highway speed.

When 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2021, latest Sep 13, 2026.

123 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2022 (12).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 Hybrid model year

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

2021123 (48%)
202273 (35%)
202333 (35%)
20249 (26%)
20256 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid transmission reliable?: NHTSA data shows 123 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 model, 48% of all 257 complaints filed that year, which is the highest share among the years listed (2022 at 35%, 2023 at 35%, 2024 at 26%, 2025 at 32%).
At what mileage do 2021 F-150 Hybrid transmission problems occur?: NHTSA lists a median mileage at failure of 34,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid axle bolt issue?: This dataset lists no related recall for the 2021 model year, though some owner complaints reference a separate Ford Customer Satisfaction Program tied to a narrower manufacturing date range.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints filed for the 2021 F-150 Hybrid.