2024 Ford F-450 SD
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
6 of 9 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving with cruise control set to 57 MPH, there was an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from behind the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-05
Seats
1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to PittsburghâPhiladelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-30
Also filed under Engine
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- 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-450 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 3 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.