2021 Ford F 150 Super Crew Hev
Common Problems
Ranked from 95 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Passenger-side rear axle bolt sheared off
36complaintsSafety riskOtherThe passenger-side rear axle bolt sheared off, causing the wheel to become loose and potentially fall off.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Rear Axle Hub Bolt Failure
30complaintsSafety riskOtherThe rear axle hub bolt shears off, causing the axle to become loose and potentially fall off, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission failure leading to loss of acceleration
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to respond to the accelerator pedal, causing a delay in acceleration and potentially leading to loss of control.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission lurching forward in drive mode
17complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle lurches forward in drive mode, feeling as if it has been rear-ended, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical system failure causing unexpected shutdowns
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving, often accompanied by a loss of propulsion and a 'Stop Safely Now' message.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Axle Bolt Failure
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionAxle bolts sheared off, leading to potential loss of wheel attachment.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Audio System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe audio system produces loud, unexpected noises and sounds, including popping and screeching, which can distract the driver and cause accidents.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
3complaintsMedium severityOtherCruise control fails to disengage properly, causing engine and brake systems to work against each other.
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Throttle Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe throttle malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to respond to the accelerator pedal, leading to potential accidents.
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Audio system malfunction with deafening electronic noise
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe audio system malfunctions, producing deafening electronic noise that persists until the battery is disconnected.
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Electrical System Issues with Over-the-Air Updates
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalOver-the-air updates cause battery drain issues, leading to low battery warnings and system malfunctions.
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Engine cooling system failure leading to overheating
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats, often due to a coolant leak, causing the vehicle to stall or experience reduced performance.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.