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2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 266 total for the year
Median mileage
1,530miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,530 miles.

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.

“Ive noticed that the electric motor sometimes doesnt want to disengage quickly when I step on the brakes. In this incident I had to make a hard brake because someone pulled out in front of me. I had the cruise control on. When I slammed on the brakes the vehicle did not stop fast the vehicle felt as if it was still being pushed by something. Then a small jolt was felt and then the vehicle finally slowed. Had I been going faster or had the car that pulled been closer. This fault would have resulted in an incident”

NHTSA complaint #11754246, filed 2026-08

“(June 14, 2023) While traveling at 55mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated for about 2-3 seconds and several dashboard lights turned on and flashed not available. (ABS, Traction control, Blinds Spot, pre-collision) I safely pulled over turned the truck off, waited a few seconds. Turned the truck back on, and ABS light was solid on the dashboard. I drove another 15 miles stopped again, and when I restarted the check engine light remained solid. After inspecting the truck, I found gear oil leaking from the right rear tire. I removed the plastic hub cap and discovered sheared off axle bolt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11527663, filed 2023-06

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, several safety features would not operate as intended. While driving in reverse, the rear cross-traffic alert would sometimes malfunction and not alert the driver that a vehicle or an object or pedestrian was near the rear of the vehicle. Occasionally, the message inoperable was displayed. Also, the forward-collision warning system would not activate when driving too close to a nearby vehicle or object. …”

NHTSA complaint #11449705, filed 2022-02, 1,000 miles

“My truck is currently experiencing a Front Camera Fault that is resulting the pre-collision warning/assist, adaptive/normal cruise control, and lane keeping warning/assist from operating as designed. Upon dealer inspection on 7/11/24 it is noted that TSB 23-2146 was issued to correct the issue by replacing cables and ultimately the image control camera and module resulting in thousands of dollars in repair costs of a known issue by Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #11601249, filed 2024-07

“Continues issues with the electrical and hybrid system. This is the second time of complete vehicle failure, although the power steering went out completely and the automatic parking brake briefly activated before the truck completely failed / quit running.”

NHTSA complaint #11617191, filed 2024-09

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
2025316%
2024514%
202344%
202294%
202183%

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
Brakes
14 complaints
Body and structure
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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