2024 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2024 Ford F-250 has 38 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 20, and 4 recalls, ranking 17th worst out of 21 model years with a Best verdict relative to other F-250 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 38
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2024 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System12 (32%)
- Other9 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (16%)
- Brakes5 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (13%)
- Engine4 (11%)
- Steering4 (11%)
- Lane Departure3 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
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 a delay between shifting into drive and the drivetrain engaging, in one case causing the truck to roll back into another vehicle.
- The APIM (infotainment control module) malfunctions, disabling rear-traffic alert, navigation, radio, HVAC, and cruise control at once.
- Headlights show a black line and shifting square, V, M, or X-shaped patterns on both low and high beam, reported at 560 miles.
- The brake booster pressure sensor read low and brakes stopped working while driving on the freeway.
- On an incline in 2WD mode, the truck rolls backward after being placed in Park, but does not roll in 4WD mode.
- The transmission unexpectedly shifts down several gears while driving and produces sudden strong jerks.
2024 Ford F-250 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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 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.
2024 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford F-250 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 38 complaints and a complaint index of 20 for the 2024 F-250, giving it a Best verdict compared to other F-250 model years, with rank 17 of 21 from worst to best.
- What are the most common problems on the 2024 Ford F-250?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 12 complaints making up 32% of all complaints, including APIM malfunctions and headlight display glitches.
- Does the 2024 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 F-250, covering rearview camera obstruction from the infotainment screen, integrated trailer module software, an accessory protocol interface module update, and water intrusion into the tailgate camera sensor module.
- How many people were hurt or killed by 2024 F-250 issues reported to NHTSA?
- NHTSA data for the 2024 F-250 lists 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury, and 0 deaths among the 38 complaints filed.
- At what mileage do 2024 F-250 problems typically show up?
- The overall median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 6,000 miles, though Transmission & Powertrain issues show a median of 18,000 miles and Engine issues a median of 9,000 miles.