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2024 Ford F-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 F-150 years

The 2024 Ford F-150 has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest among the 15 other years with data except 2025, ranking it 15th worst (best overall). It has 188 complaints and 11 recalls, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 45% of complaints.

Complaints
188
Recalls
11
Crashes / fires
17 / 3
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 24 hwy

Top 2024 Ford F-150 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System85 (45%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain55 (29%)
  3. Engine23 (12%)
  4. Other19 (10%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (9%)
  6. Brakes14 (7%)
  7. Fuel System6 (3%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (3%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers5 (3%)
  10. Airbags4 (2%)

What owners report

  • Electrical system faults trigger blinding headlights that force drivers to slow or stop until oncoming traffic passes.
  • Brake systems reportedly lose pressure suddenly, with drivers describing the brake booster failing and pedals going to the floor.
  • Owners describe the truck rolling or accelerating unexpectedly after being shifted into park or reverse, sometimes causing a collision.
  • Fuel system complaints include unexplained fires and a report of sudden unintended acceleration into a fixed object.
  • Some owners report the automatic emergency braking and collision warning systems failing to engage during a rear-end incident.
2024 Ford F-150 complaints: complaints filed per month57May 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
245 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (57).

2024 Ford F-150 recalls

11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 driver’s 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.

  3. 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.

See all 11 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150 →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good335942320
2023Good274071319
2024Best71881119
2025Best01041319

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable based on NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists a Complaint Index of 7 for the 2024 F-150, the best rating among all model years except 2025. It ranks 15th worst out of 16 years with data, earning a Best verdict relative to other F-150 years.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 Ford F-150?
Electrical System complaints make up 45% of all reported issues, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 29% and Engine at 12%.
Does the 2024 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2024 F-150, covering fuel system, electrical system, transmission, engine, steering, and collision avoidance components. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How many complaints and crashes does the 2024 F-150 have?
NHTSA has recorded 188 complaints for the 2024 F-150, including 17 crashes, 3 fires, and 10 injuries with no reported deaths.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.