2024 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Ford F-150 has 188 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 25, and 11 recalls, ranking 16th worst of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a lower complaint index because of 9 recall campaigns needing a dealer visit.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 F-150 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 188
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2024 Ford F-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System85 (45%)
- Transmission & Powertrain55 (29%)
- Engine23 (12%)
- Other19 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (9%)
- Brakes14 (7%)
- Fuel System6 (3%)
- Structure & Body5 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (3%)
- Airbags4 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brakes going to the floor or the brake booster failing, sometimes requiring roadside assistance or a garage-door collision.
- Some describe the truck rolling or lurching forward unexpectedly after being shifted into park or reverse, even with the driver outside the vehicle.
- Multiple owners describe headlights as excessively bright or blinding to oncoming traffic.
- One owner reported a brand-new truck experiencing a fuel-system issue that led to a fire while parked.
- A sudden unexpected acceleration while maneuvering out of a parking spot was reported, resulting in a crash into a tree.
- Owners describe pre-collision or automatic braking systems failing to engage when expected, leading to rear-end or frontal impacts.
2024 Ford F-150 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V578000Sep 9, 2026Fuel System223,472 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
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.
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.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
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: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 25V512000Aug 8, 2025Transmission & Powertrain103,174 vehicles
Power train:axle hubs
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.
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.
2024 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 188 complaints and a complaint index of 25 for the 2024 F-150, ranking it 16th worst among 21 model years of the F-150. It earns a Caution verdict, not because of complaint volume alone but because of 9 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit.
- What problems does the 2024 F-150 have?
- Electrical System issues make up 45% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 29% and Engine at 12%. Owners also reported brake, collision-avoidance, and fuel system problems.
- Does the 2024 F-150 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2024 F-150, covering areas including fuel system, electrical system, transmission, engine, and steering components.
- How does the 2024 F-150 compare to other F-150 years?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 25 is lower than years like 2013 (100) and 2018 (95), which are rated Avoid. Despite this, 2024 is capped at Caution due to its 9 dealer-visit recall campaigns.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 F-150?
- Electrical System complaints account for 45% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles, more than any other problem area.