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2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 engine-area complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 19% of its 94 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed. The median mileage at failure reported is 2,000 miles.

Engine complaints
18
19% of 94 complaints
All complaints this year
94
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle fails to start and shows a "Stop Safely Now" warning along with check engine and battery lights, sometimes resolving on its own after sitting overnight.
  • Truck displays "Full Accessory Power Active" or similar warnings and becomes inoperable for 15 to 20 minutes before restarting.
  • Some owners report the issue recurs intermittently even with very low mileage on the vehicle, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
  • Truck bogs down and fails to accelerate when pulling out and turning, coasting instead of responding to throttle input.
  • Vehicle lurches or jumps forward after coming to a complete stop even with the brake pedal applied.
  • Adaptive cruise control has been reported to suddenly and dramatically slow the vehicle at highway speed without cause.

When 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2023, latest Aug 3, 2026.

2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Nov 2024Apr 2025Dec 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2023 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2023 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

Does the 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid have an engine recall?
No. NHTSA's data for this vehicle and problem area lists no related recalls.
How common are engine complaints for the 2023 F-150 Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 18 engine-area complaints, which is 19% of the 94 total complaints filed for the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do these engine problems happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,000 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these engine-area complaints.
How does 2023 compare to other F-150 Hybrid model years for engine complaints?
The 2023 model year's engine complaints made up 19% of its total complaints, compared to 13% for 2021, 11% for 2022, 35% for 2024, and 16% for 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.