Fourteenth generation
2024 Ford F-150
The most reported problem on the 2024 Ford F-150 is headlights, with 30 complaints.
- 189owner complaints
- 11recalls
- 17involved a crash
- 13,290median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your F-150 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2024 model year.
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2024 Ford F-150 has 189 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 161 for 2024 pickups on this site. Of the 13 F-150 model years since 2014, it has the 11th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2023
- At 63 complaints for each year on the road, the 2024 runs below the 2023 (102). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, headlights, covers 30 of the 189 complaints (16%), and infotainment is next with 19 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Too few of the headlights reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 24 of the 189 complaints (13%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 17 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 12 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as headlights. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 51, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 121 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: headlights too dim or fail, 30 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
189 complaints is 1.3 times the median 2024 model on this site and 1.2 times the median 2024 pickup. Among the 13 F-150 model years here it ranks 11th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2024 Ford F-150
Ford filed 292 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2024 Ford F-150. 38 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 21 bulletins · 19 complaints
Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update.
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with 360-degree camera may exhibit a distorted or corrupted 360-degree camera image in the center display screen. This may be due to the software in the image processing module A (IPMA).
19 more on this problem
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential communication condition that may result in a loss of radio audio.
Some 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the volume is limited to 14 with a "MyKey volume limited" message in the center display screen. To resolve this concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect.
Some 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles may experience a no crank/no start condition and/or display various warning indicators/messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), including but not limited to, "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Hill Start Assist Not ...
Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle.
Some 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the volume is limited to 14 with a "MyKey volume limited" message in the SYNC screen. To resolve this concern, disconnect the vehicle's 12-volt battery cables for 10 minutes and reconnect.
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an "Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual" warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an AAD hanging/not retracting. This may be due to a broken AAD actuator to air dam bolt or bolts.
Some 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E/F-150 vehicles may exhibit a crackling noise from speakers during phone calls when using wireless Apple CarPlay or wireless Android Auto. This may be due to wireless interference.
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) * DTC U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A ...
Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Plus 9 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 14 complaints
Certain 2024 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Brake Tube Alignment and Clip Inspection In some of the affected vehicles, the EBB brake tubes may be incorrectly routed and/or not securely clipped in place. As a result, the clip’s secondary latch could not be closed.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh ...
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold.
1 more on this problem
7L vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit a vibration/shudder felt during light throttle tip in at highway speeds (8,9,10 gear) with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 5 complaints
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may ...
Some 2021-2025 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and may also exhibit a rattle noise from the turbocharger.
2 more on this problem
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0301-P0306, P0201-P0206 and/or various other powertrain DTCs stored in the PCM.
Some 2024 F-150 Lariat/XLT/XL trim level vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a condition where the right side turbocharger will enter an overspeed condition, causing turbocharger damage and may exhibit an illuminated malfunction ...
Battery dies or the car will not start 5 bulletins · 5 complaints
Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being driven, and an inability to reach a target SOC ...
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition.
3 more on this problem
Some 2024-2025 Escape Hybrid/Maverick Hybrid/Nautilus Hybrid/F-150 non-Lightning/F-Super Duty/Bronco and 2025 Expedition/Navigator/Ranger vehicles where customers have installed an aftermarket supplemental braking system may experience a discharged 12-volt ...
Some 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a crank/no start with multiple warning indicators and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in the audio front control module (ACM), gear shift module (GSM), image processing module A (IPMA), power steering ...
Some 2023-2024 F-150 non-hybrid/non-Lightning vehicles built on or after 01-Mar-2023 may exhibit an illuminated battery malfunction indicator and/or illuminated ABS malfunction indicator which may be accompanied by a Check Brake System message and/or 12V ...
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 4 bulletins · 5 complaints
Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation.
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the vehicle's center display screen gets stuck in a reboot loop of the Ford logo and eventually goes black
2 more on this problem
An intermittent black screen in the vehicle center display screen with a "Camera Is Unavailable. Please Contact Your Dealership." message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the vehicle is in reverse and DTC B1578:89 stored in the image processing ...
Some 2024 F-Super Duty/F-150 vehicles may exhibit a concern where the vehicle's center display screen gets stuck in a reboot loop of the Ford logo and eventually goes black.
Complaints filed by year
121 complaints came in 2026, 2.4 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2024 Ford F-150
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. 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 this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 11 recalls on the 2024 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2024 Ford F-150?
Headlights, with 30 of the 189 complaints.
At what mileage do 2024 Ford F-150 problems start?
Of the 32 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 13,000.
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 better or worse than the 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2024 has fewer complaints than the 2023: 63 a year against 102.
How many 2024 Ford F-150 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
24 of them (13%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for headlights on the 2024 Ford F-150?
No recall on file for the 2024 Ford F-150 is on the same system as headlights. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.