KnownCarProblems2024 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford F-150, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 10,500 miles). It is 25th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission
58 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message âservice vehicle soonâ was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the gear shifter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold start up, there is a delay when reversing and resistance in backward movement. The vehicle moves slowly despite full throttle. The vehicle also intermittently experienced harsh shifting. The vehicle was taken to th the approximate failure mileage was…
Lights
50 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that following an unsuccessful over-the-air (OTA) software update, the display screen and instrument panel were constantly rebooting, with a loss of functionality for several electrical features. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where technicians associated the…
Electrical
40 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery, adas.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that following an unsuccessful over-the-air (OTA) software update, the display screen and instrument panel were constantly rebooting, with a loss of functionality for several electrical features. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where technicians associated the…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was in the process of parking the vehicle on the side of the street, the driver released the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended, jolted forward, and hit one unoccupied and parked vehicle, and hit another occupied…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 10%Engine
16 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to a complete stop at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and initially failed to restart. The contact stated that after approximately 10 minutes the vehicle independently restarted.…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v851000 (engine and engine cooling) and 25v198000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Driver assistance
14 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist.
Brakes
14 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was in the process of parking the vehicle on the side of the street, the driver released the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended, jolted forward, and hit one unoccupied and parked vehicle, and hit another occupied…
Speed control
7 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was in the process of parking the vehicle on the side of the street, the driver released the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended, jolted forward, and hit one unoccupied and parked vehicle, and hit another occupied…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ford F-150 recalls
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 21, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s69. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 f-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 25, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c10. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning march 17, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 f-150, 2022-2026 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, maverick, 2024-2026 ranger, 2023-2026 f-600 sd, 2022-2027 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2026 e-transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Transmission: axle hubs
Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning august 2025 through winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 f-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 f-150 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2024 f-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 f-150 vehicles equipped with the trailer tow max duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 f-150, expedition, and 2024 lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Transmission: valves/valve body
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, 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 25s19.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 f-150, bronco, 2024 ranger, 2025 mustang, explorer, and aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Steering
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 19, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s04.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 f-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 23, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s70.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 f-150, 2024 expedition and 2024 lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may call ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 explorer, lincoln aviator, 2020-2024 escape, lincoln corsair, 2018-2024 f-150, expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 10, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 f-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 212, "windshield mounting."
Steering: column
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s32.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 f-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (58 complaints, typically around 10,500 miles); lights (50 complaints); electrical (40 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2026 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 25th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 193 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.