2024 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 F-450 years
The 2024 Ford F-450 has a Complaint Index of 93, ranking 2nd-worst among 16 model years, with 8 complaints, 3 fires, and 3 recalls. Engine problems are the top concern, making 2024 an Avoid year relative to other F-450 model years.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Ford F-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (63%)
- Electrical System3 (38%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (38%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
What owners report
- Engine emits a loud popping sound followed by smoke or flames from the engine bay while driving at highway speed.
- Instrument panel produces a popping sound with smoke coming through the vents while driving around 35 mph.
- Pre-Collision Assist becomes unavailable along with loss of adaptive and standard cruise control, sometimes recurring after dealer visits.
- Driving systems fault randomly, showing pre-collision and hill descent/start assist warnings that reset only after the vehicle is restarted.
- LED projector-style headlights produce distracting bright lines that impair night vision on curvy or mountainous roads.
- Heated seats activated unexpectedly and caused second-degree burns to a driver's legs.
2024 Ford F-450 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V806000Oct 25, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras24,950 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
2024 compared with other F-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford F-450 reliable?
- Compared to other F-450 model years, 2024 ranks poorly, sitting 2nd-worst out of 16 years with a Complaint Index of 93 and an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-450?
- Engine issues make up 63% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems and collision avoidance/camera faults, each at 38%.
- Does the 2024 Ford F-450 have engine fires?
- NHTSA lists 3 fire reports for the 2024 F-450, with 2 tied to engine complaints and 2 tied to electrical system complaints, out of 8 total complaints.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-450 have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 F-450, covering the electrical system and collision avoidance/camera systems, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2024 F-450 problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 9,707 miles, though electrical system complaints show a lower median of 5,003.5 miles.