2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid power train problems
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding a recurring, hazardous transmission failure during highway and incline driving (specifically experienced on mountain highway passes in Arkansas). While driving at highway speeds on uphill inclines, the transmission severely hesitates and struggles to…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2021 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly shifts hard/lags on gears 3-5 and sometime higher gears 7-9 at higher speeds. I’ve also noticed a…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other F-150 Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 Hybrid | 8 | 27% |
| 2023 F-150 Hybrid | 32 | 34% |
| 2022 F-150 Hybrid | 71 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.