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2024 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 F-250 years

The 2024 Ford F-250 ranks 13th out of 16 model years with a Complaint Index of 20, making it one of the better years. NHTSA lists 38 complaints, 4 recalls, and a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles.

Complaints
38
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
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Top 2024 Ford F-250 problems

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

  1. Electrical System12 (32%)
  2. Other9 (24%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (16%)
  4. Brakes5 (13%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (13%)
  6. Engine4 (11%)
  7. Steering4 (11%)
  8. Lane Departure3 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body3 (8%)
  10. Fuel System2 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) failing and disabling rear-traffic alert, navigation, radio, HVAC, and cruise control at once.
  • Some describe a delay between shifting into drive and the drivetrain actually engaging, in one case letting the truck roll backward into another vehicle.
  • New Platinum trim owners report headlights showing a black line and shifting square, V, M, and X shapes in both low and high beam at low mileage.
  • Drivers report a heated seat overheating and catching fire after several hours of use, with smoke appearing in the rear seat area.
  • Transmission complaints include gears switching unexpectedly between 3rd and 1st or 6th and 1st with sudden jerks, and the truck rolling backward out of Park on an incline.
  • One owner reports persistent pulling to the right that dealership visits and Ford engineers could not resolve after several attempts.
2024 Ford F-250 complaints: complaints filed per month7Jan 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025May 2026Sep 2026
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (7).

2024 Ford F-250 recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V489000Jul 28, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras47,587 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:display function

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 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 25V315000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,076,138 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention:software

    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.

    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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-250 →

2024 compared with other F-250 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
2022Good4712117—
2023Best134316—
2024Best20384—
2025Good27167 !—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford F-250 reliable?
Among 16 model years tracked, the 2024 F-250 has a Complaint Index of 20 and ranks 13th worst, giving it a 'Best' verdict relative to other F-250 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-250?
NHTSA data shows the Electrical System is the top problem area with 12 complaints (32% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain with 6 complaints (16%) and Brakes with 5 complaints (13%).
Does the 2024 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 F-250, covering rearview camera display issues, an integrated trailer module software update, and a tailgate park assist sensor water-intrusion issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
At what mileage do 2024 F-250 problems usually appear?
The overall median mileage at failure is 6,000 miles, though Transmission & Powertrain issues had a median of 18,000 miles and Steering issues a median of 3,014 miles.
How does the 2024 F-250 compare to other bad F-250 years?
The 2024 F-250's Complaint Index of 20 is far below the worst years, such as 2019 with an index of 100 and 2017 with an index of 93.

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.