Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Ford F-150 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

2024 Ford F-150

▲ Better than typical

2024 Ford F-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:41.381Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 194
Recalls: 11
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2024: 194 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	2
1987	2
1989	14
1990	21
1991	306
1992	479
1993	588
1994	700
1995	626
1996	324
1997	2,758
1998	1,381
1999	1,044
2000	1,076
2001	1,236
2002	821
2003	423
2004	2,029
2005	1,112
2006	585
2007	488
2008	369
2009	324
2010	843
2011	2,189
2012	1,781
2013	2,993
2014	1,536
2015	1,726
2016	2,079
2017	1,452
2018	2,318
2019	1,337
2020	738
2021	1,030
2022	599
2023	416
2024	194
2025	106
2026	11
2027	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

30% · 58 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

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The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle stalled, and it rolled across an intersection and then stopped. The vehicle failed to restart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Also filed under Steering

While driving in Sport mode on an interstate, during descending downhill, the transmission started down shifting. At that time near the bottom of the hill was standing water on an area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and vehicle speed control

Exterior lighting

25% · 49 reports

CRASH

Electrical system

21% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/sending unit and adas.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Forward collision avoidance

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

7% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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Purchased new vehicle May 2024 primarily for towing my recreational vehicle (2024 Ford F150 Pickup).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-02

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2024-05-22Steering24V329000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

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2024-07-10Visibility24V486000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-02-19Steering25V022000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-04-11Power train25V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling24V851000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling25V198000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-08-22Power train25V512000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 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,...

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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2026-03-25Electrical system, exterior lighting26V104000 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.

Remedy: 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.

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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline26V578000 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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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Buy-smart checklist

2024 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 58 reports on file for this year.
Exterior lighting: 49 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V578000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 24V329000 · Steering
Recall 24V486000 · Visibility
Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
Recall 25V022000 · Steering
Recall 25V164000 · Power train
Recall 24V851000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 25V198000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 25V512000 · Power train
Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Ford F-150 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?: 11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.