2024 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2024 Ford F-150, about 12% of its 188 total complaints. Two related recalls (25V198000 and 24V851000) cover a misaligned engine cup plug on 3.5L GTDI engines. Median mileage at failure is 13,290 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 23
- 12% of 188
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 13,290 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine vibrates or shakes while accelerating, sometimes tied to damaged cylinders found by the dealer.
- Engine stalls unexpectedly at a stop and fails to restart for several minutes before coming back on its own.
- Rough idle in park or at a stop light, felt as a constant vibration through the seat and steering wheel.
- Hesitation or surge in acceleration right after a cold start that fades once the truck has been driven a bit.
- Accelerator pedal sticks and does not release when the brake is applied, requiring the driver to manually lift it.
- Owners report recall parts for the engine cup plug fix were unavailable, delaying repair beyond a reasonable time.
When 2024 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 19, 2024, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 25V198000Mar 28, 2025Engine4,356 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication
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.
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.
- NHTSA 24V851000Dec 20, 2024Engine2,490 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication
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.
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.
Engine complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2024 Ford F-150 have an engine recall?
- Yes. Two recalls, 25V198000 and 24V851000, cover 3.5L GTDI engines with a misaligned engine cup plug that can cause a rap noise or related damage; dealers inspect and replace the plug free of charge.
- How common are engine complaints on the 2024 F-150?
- NHTSA has logged 23 engine complaints for the 2024 F-150, which is 12% of the 188 total complaints filed for the model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 13,290 miles.
- What engine symptoms do owners describe most?
- Owners describe vibration or hesitation during acceleration, stalling at stops, rough idle, and cold-start surge on the 3.5L Ecoboost engine.