2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid ranks 5th (best) of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 0, 19 complaints, and 2 recalls. Brakes lead reported problem areas at 37% share, followed by transmission and powertrain at 32%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #5 of 5 F-150 Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 19
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (37%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (32%)
- Electrical System4 (21%)
- Other4 (21%)
- Engine3 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (16%)
- Steering2 (11%)
- Structure & Body2 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of braking power, with the pedal going soft and ABS, traction control, and parking brake warning lights activating at once.
- Some report the truck's automatic emergency braking system engaging on its own after perceived reduced braking power while approaching a slowing vehicle ahead.
- Drivers report the truck veering suddenly to the right while Blue Cruise was engaged on the highway, requiring manual correction.
- Several owners describe recurring powertrain fault messages appearing on the digital display shortly after purchase, sometimes with the truck showing only a few hundred miles.
- Owners report engine failure events that leave the truck undriveable, with dealers unable to find or clear the underlying fault codes.
- One owner found heavy corrosion on the exhaust system, brackets, and wheel-to-hub mounting surfaces on a truck with very low mileage.
2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V489000Jul 25, 2025Seat Belts56,473 vehicles
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.
- NHTSA 25V199000Mar 28, 2025Electrical System47 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S29.
2025 compared with other F-150 Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid reliable?
- Relative to other F-150 Hybrid model years, 2025 ranks best, with the lowest complaint index (0) among the 5 years with data and only 19 total complaints.
- Does the 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a seat belt chime software issue and one for an incorrect fuse in the high-voltage battery junction box that can cause sudden loss of drive power.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2025 F-150 Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 37% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 32%.
- How does the 2025 F-150 Hybrid compare to earlier years?
- Earlier years score worse: 2021 and 2022 are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 75 and 100, 2023 is Caution at 50, and 2024 is Good at 25, while 2025 is Best at 0.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries reported for the 2025 F-150 Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported for the 2025 F-150 Hybrid.