2024 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (53) · Exterior Lighting (45) · Electrical System (13)
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26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (11)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2026-09-09 · campaign 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Defect: 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: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: 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 Veh
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s 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.
Power Train:axle Hubs 2025-08-08 · campaign 25V512000 · 103,174 vehicles
Defect: 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: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-05-09 · campaign 25V315000 · 1,076,138 vehicles
Defect: 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: 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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2025-03-28 · campaign 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
Defect: 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: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body 2025-03-14 · campaign 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
Defect: 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: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2025-01-17 · campaign 25V022000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: 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: A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-12-20 · campaign 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
Defect: 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: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2024-11-08 · campaign 24V852000 · 27,678 vehicles
Defect: 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: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield 2024-06-28 · campaign 24V486000 · 4,361 vehicles
Defect: 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: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering:column 2024-05-10 · campaign 24V329000 · 385 vehicles
Defect: 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: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (298)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-22 · TSB 26-2408 v2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2309. reason for update: update the model section to remove aviator 10r80, update theparts list to add 3.3l to w520514-s440, and add l1mz-7z490-g valve body separator plate for aviator
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-16 · TSB 26-2432 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2238. reason for update: to update the service procedure to include diagnostics for the fuel vapor vent valve and the fuel tank isolation valve. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagn
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-14 · TSB 26-2442 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2297. reason for update: add 2022-2025 transit vehicles. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with sync4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. the rear-view camera will still funct
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · SSM 55228 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2026 aviator/explorer/f-150/bronco/ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. the workshop manual (wsm), section 303-01 engine > removal and installation > engine front cover service procedur
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · SSM 55208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 f-150, 2025 explorer/aviator, 2025-2026 expedition/navigator, or 2026 f-super duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u211b:43:48 stored in the body control module (bcm) when performing a self-test. this dtc sets due to an internal bcm timing issue during the self-test
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-23 · SSM 55194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2024 mustang mach-e, 2025-2026 navigator and 2024 f-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. this may be due to the body control module (bcm) software. to correct the condition, download and run the "bcm - programmable module installation (pmi)" application u
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What owners report
2026-10-23 · Vehicle Speed Control“on xxx at approximately 6:50 am, i was backing out of my driveway. after entering the roadway, i came to a complete stop and shifted from reverse to drive while in normal drive mode. immediately upon shifting into drive, the vehicle lurched forward and rapidly accelerated without any accelerator pedal input. my foot was not on the accelerator. the …”
2026-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“i am the owner of a ford f-150 raptor r, a vehicle that ford specifically engineered to require 5w-50 full synthetic motor oil. despite following ford's recommended maintenance schedule, i have been informed by multiple dealerships that they cannot perform a routine oil change because ford is not supplying sufficient quantities of the required oil.…”
2026-10-10 · Power Train“urgent safety complaint – 2024 ford f-150 tremor since may 2026, my 2024 ford f-150 tremor has repeatedly experienced a dangerous transmission gear-shifting malfunction. without warning, the gear selector locks, preventing the vehicle from engaging drive, reverse, or park, leaving it immobilized. this has occurred in parking garages, blocking ent…”
2026-10-05 · Power Train“i am reporting a catastrophic component failure on my 2024 ford f-150 equipped with the 9.75-inch heavy-duty 3/4 float rear axle design. both the driver-side and passenger-side rear axle hub bolts have completely sheared off due to metal fatigue. the bolt heads are missing entirely, and the threaded studs remain snapped off flush inside the wheel h…”
2026-10-01 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshields are extremely prone to cracking and chipping. i am now in need of my fourth windshield from an acorn falling off a tree and hitting my windshield while going 25mph. i have had multiple ford f150s and have never replaced a windshield, i have not changed my driving habits and every one has been from an extremely minuscule incident suc…”
2026-09-30 · Power Train“while towing truck shifted harshly and turned on the indicator light (p1744). the truck started having metallic noises while in gear. dealer inspected and found metal debris throughout transmission. dealer replaced transmission.…”
2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“2024 ford f150 lariat caught fire on 9/25/2026 while driving vehicle. white smoke came out of engine compartment, then black smoke. cab filled with white smoke, then black smoke. we exited vehicle. flames came out of engine compartment. within seconds flames & black smoke shot up 20' to our oak tree. could hear "pops' going off while waiting for fi…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“re: recurring knock sensor failure — 2024 ford f-150 stx (2.7l) i am writing to document a recurring mechanical issue with my 2024 ford f-150 stx, 2.7l, currently at approximately 30,900 miles, purchased new. first incident (late xxx): while driving, the check engine light illuminated, indicating a knock sensor fault. i brought the vehicle to ted…”
2026-09-05 · Seat Belts“the seat belt will not latch when i insert the tongue normally. it will only click into the buckle if i hold the release button down while inserting it. this is the back seat behind the driver seat.…”
2026-09-04 · Exterior Lighting · 25,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 ford f-150. the contact stated that following an unsuccessful over-the-air (ota) software update, the display screen and instrument panel were constantly rebooting, with a loss of functionality for several electrical features. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where technicians associated the failure with nhtsa campaign num…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.