KnownCarProblems2024 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints). It is 21st of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford F-250 SD problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 25%Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 23%Transmission
7 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while the dealer was performing a routine service on the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was designed with 2 different 4-wheel drive hubs, a driver's side automatic hub and a passenger's side dummy hub. The contact was concerned…
Brakes
6 complaints · 15%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warning, blind spot detection.
Steering
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel failed to turn as intended. Due to the failure, the vehicle struck a curb. There were no injuries or property damage. The vehicle was turned off, and it was shifted into park(p). The…
Engine
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) system failed to operate as needed while towing heavy loads. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with 7,500 miles DEF which was considered full. The contact stated that after traveling for approximately 200…
Lights
3 complaints · 8%
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-250 SD recalls
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, 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 (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 9, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c37. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 31, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 f-150 and 2023-2026 f-250 sd vehicles equipped with 8-inch sync infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
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."
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, tpasim module, and update the image processing module a (ipma) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 6, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s66.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 f-250, f-350, and f-450 vehicles. Water may enter the tailgate park assist sensor interface module (tpasim) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
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-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints); transmission (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 28, 2026 (backup camera). 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-250 SD?
- It is 21st of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 40 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.