2024 Ford F-250 SD
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.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 288 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 178 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 274 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On numerous times when you start the truck there is a delay from when you engage drive and the drivetrain gets power. To the point that 1 time the truck rolled back into another destroying their bumper.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-01
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Power train
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
Wrench light on dash comes on sporadically with message that there is a powertrain malfunction / reduced power. It said the system has detected a powertrain or 4 WD fault.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-08
Service brakes
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving, multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously â ABS, brake, and all driver assist/safety systems â and the drive mode drops to Standard Locked.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and lane departure
Forward collision avoidance
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Steering
10% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2025-08-06Back over prevention, structure24V806000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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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 fileBack over prevention26V489000 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.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V489000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V806000 · Back over prevention, structure
- Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
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- Is the 2024 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Ford F-250 SD is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-250 SD?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 4 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.