2024 FORD F-150 — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 240 complaints · 14 recalls
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (58 complaints · 24.2%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 26
  • Fires 4
  • Injuries 12
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution POWER TRAIN appears in 58 of 240 owner complaints (24.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. POWER TRAIN: 58 complaints, 24.2% of reports POWER TRAIN 58 · 24.2% · 4 crash reports 1 fire reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 50 complaints, 20.8% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 50 · 20.8% · 2 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 31 complaints, 12.9% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 · 12.9% · 1 fire reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 16 complaints, 6.7% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16 · 6.7% · 6 crash reports ENGINE: 13 complaints, 5.4% of reports ENGINE 13 · 5.4% · 1 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 12 complaints, 5.0% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 12 · 5.0% · 3 crash reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 6 complaints, 2.5% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 · 2.5% · 3 crash reports VISIBILITY: 6 complaints, 2.5% of reports VISIBILITY 6 · 2.5% · 1 crash reports FUEL SYSTEM: 5 complaints, 2.1% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 5 · 2.1% · 1 fire reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 58 complaints, 24.2% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58 · 24.2% · 11 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
POWER TRAIN 58 24.2% 4 crashes · 1 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 50 20.8% 2 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 12.9% 0 crashes · 1 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 16 6.7% 6 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 13 5.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 12 5.0% 3 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 2.5% 3 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 6 2.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 5 2.1% 0 crashes · 1 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 58 24.2% 11 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2024; the first recall shown was reported in May 2024. 2024-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2024-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2025-Q1: 16 owner reports 16 2025-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2025-Q3: 32 owner reports 32 2025-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2026-Q1: 82 owner reports 82 2026-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2026-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 Owner reports Apr 2024 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 24V329000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V329000 Recall campaign 24V486000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V486000 Recall campaign 24V852000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V852000 Recall campaign 24V949000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V949000 Recall campaign 24V851000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V851000 Recall campaign 25V022000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V022000 Recall campaign 25V131000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V131000 Recall campaign 25V164000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V164000 Recall campaign 25V198000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V198000 Recall campaign 25V315000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V315000 Recall campaign 25V341000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V341000 Recall campaign 25V512000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V512000 Recall campaign 25V863000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V863000 Recall campaign 26V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V104000
  • Campaign 24V852000 was reported 169 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V851000 was reported 50 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V131000 was reported 237 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V164000 was reported 206 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V198000 was reported 148 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V341000 was reported 105 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V512000 was reported 353 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V863000 was reported 479 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V104000 was reported 594 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2024-Q2 Owner reports 4
2024-Q3 Owner reports 5
2024-Q4 Owner reports 17
2025-Q1 Owner reports 16
2025-Q2 Owner reports 18
2025-Q3 Owner reports 32
2025-Q4 Owner reports 19
2026-Q1 Owner reports 82
2026-Q2 Owner reports 34
2026-Q3 Owner reports 13
Recall campaign 1 24V329000
Recall campaign 1 24V486000
Recall campaign 1 24V852000
Recall campaign 1 24V949000
Recall campaign 1 24V851000
Recall campaign 1 25V022000
Recall campaign 1 25V131000
Recall campaign 1 25V164000
Recall campaign 1 25V198000
Recall campaign 1 25V315000
Recall campaign 1 25V341000
Recall campaign 1 25V512000
Recall campaign 1 25V863000
Recall campaign 1 26V104000
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Safety Recalls (14)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V329000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S32.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V486000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C20.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V851000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V852000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V949000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V022000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S04.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V131000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V164000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V198000

    Report date
    Component:
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Consequence:
    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.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V315000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V341000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V512000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    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.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V863000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V104000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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