NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
This page covers 13 recalls and 193 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford F-150.
The 2024 F-150 draws complaints fairly evenly across the powertrain and exterior lighting, each with a substantial share of the 193 reports filed. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe harsh or abrupt downshifts at low speeds, a symptom several report experiencing from very early mileage and that persisted after dealer visits. A smaller number of PowerBoost hybrid owners report the truck shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by communication faults between modules and loss of power steering. Exterior lighting complaints form the other major cluster, though the specifics vary across reports. The electrical system rounds out the top three, with owners describing intermittent warning messages and situations where the truck would not restart after shutting down. Rear seatbelt sensor malfunctions, where the seat fails to register an occupant or a buckled belt, appear in a handful of reports as well.
193
Total Complaints
20
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
8
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford F-150 has 13 recalls, the most serious being a group of critical safety defects including a steering gear that can fracture and lock up, a loose steering shaft bolt that can cause total loss of steering control, and a rapid engine oil leak that can stall the engine or start a fire.
The transmission valve body on some trucks can cause reverse gear to fail or produce unexpected forward movement while in reverse or neutral. On trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a heavy-duty rear axle, a hub bolt can fatigue and break, leading to loss of drive power or a rollaway when parked without the parking brake applied. The windshield on certain trucks may not be properly bonded and can separate from the vehicle in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. On the visibility side, the rearview camera image can freeze or fail to appear when backing up, and trailer lights or brakes may not function, reducing trailer visibility and control. There is also a label recall covering a missing airbag warning on the dashboard.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle hub bolt can fatigue and break, potentially damaging the axle hub splines on certain 2023-2025 F-150 trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and 9.75-inch heavy duty axle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both left and right rear axle shaft assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine cup plugs may not have been installed correctly, allowing engine oil to leak and potentially causing loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to have a dealership inspect the cup plugs and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing the engine to lose oil rapidly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly when in reverse or neutral.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gear assembly may contain an incorrect rack that can cause internal gears to fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire steering gear assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing rapid oil leakage from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly attached to your truck. In a crash, the glass could separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to bring your truck to a dealership, where they will reinstall the windshield.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle frame, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt connecting the lower steering shaft to the steering gear may be incorrect, causing it to loosen and result in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The dealership will replace the lower steering shaft bolt with the correct one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column lower shaft may be fastened to the steering gear with an incorrect fastener, potentially causing steering components to separate and loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft fastener at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
