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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
5%of 266 total for the year
Median mileage
22,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 5% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Brakes failed to stop vehicle when entering my garage. Vehicles brake pedal went all the way to the floor board while truck continued to roll crashing into garage wall damaging personal items stored in garage as well as drywall, studs, and hair-line vertical cracks in exterior brick veneer. I have security video of the complete incident.”

NHTSA complaint #11450566, filed 2022-02

“My trucks integrated brake controller will not consistently control the electric trailer brakes. I plug in the trailer and get confirmation that it is controlling the brakes by manually testing them while rolling and at some point during the trip it stops controlling them without warning. I have tried all methods to be sure the 7 pin connection is seated properly and I am sure it is. I have a 7 pin tester and when I check the electric output at the plug it lights up the circuit (BK) for the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450382, filed 2022-02

“I was driving home after dark from a work trip. I was about 15 minutes from home when I slammed on my brakes to avoid hitting a deer that ran out in front of me. I was going approximately 45 miles an hour. Then all of the brake warning lights and ABS Fault lights came on. I was able to get home with no problem and though it might have just been because of the sudden brake application and it would clear at the next drive. When I went to drive my truck next, I had no brakes and the pedal went to the floor. I started looking and found a puddle of brake fluid under my truck. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771819, filed 2026-10

“On November 29, 2023 I took my 2021 F150 to Larry Miller Ford for servicing and repairs related to Recalls 22S71 and 23S35. When the tech was rotating the wheels he discovered that the axle shaft bolts were sheered off on both the left and right rear wheels. The service manager called to tell me that this was a serious safety issue and that only the brake rotors were preventing the wheels from falling off the truck. The service manager told me there was a Customer Satisfaction Program 22B34 issued by Ford, but no Ford Recall relating to the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557734, filed 2023-11

“I bought a new 2021 F-150 Powerboost exactly 60 days ago, drove approximately 1500 miles until I completely lost brakes on the car almost causing an accident. I brought the car over to the dealer Cross-Roads Ford of APEX and after one day with my truck, they diagnosed the issue, made software updates to all modules, and returned the car. I got the car and within 5 minutes from the dealer, lost brakes again and had to manage to stop the vehicle... Returned to the dealer and it's in for diagnosis again but they asked me to contact Ford. …”

NHTSA complaint #11420244, filed 2021-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026233%
2025737%
202438%
202377%
202263%
2021145%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain
125 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Wheels
27 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology