2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst out of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System issues make up 44% of its 94 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #3 of 5 F-150 Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 94
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System41 (44%)
- Transmission & Powertrain33 (35%)
- Other22 (23%)
- Engine18 (19%)
- Fuel System9 (10%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
- Steering2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the truck unexpectedly accelerating on its own while in electric mode, making it hard to stop before a collision.
- Some trucks display a "Stop Safely Now" warning at startup, disable the parking brake or shifter, and refuse to start for several attempts.
- Owners describe violent forward lurching at a complete stop, which they say is tied to the auxiliary transmission oil pump used to switch between the hybrid system and battery.
- A rear axle bolt reportedly sheared off at low mileage on a truck with the Powerboost max tow package.
- One owner reported the sunroof glass shattering while driving on the highway at 70 mph with no outside object striking it.
2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 compared with other F-150 Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid reliable compared to other years?
- It ranks 3rd worst out of 5 model years for the F-150 Hybrid, with a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict. The 2024 and 2025 model years score better, with indexes of 25 and 0.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 44% of the 94 complaints filed with NHTSA, with a median failure mileage of 10,000.
- Does the 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2023 F-150 Hybrid, though 2025 model year trucks have 2 recalls.
- What other problem areas affect the 2023 F-150 Hybrid?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 35% of reports with a median failure mileage of 18,000, and Engine complaints make up 19% with a median failure mileage of 2,000.