Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a bad year?
196 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 59, 1× a quiet F-150 year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 11k–44k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2024 F-150 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 30,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 59 (30%) | 11k–44k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Exterior lightingSTANDS OUT | 50 (26%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 40 (20%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Engine | 16 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 15 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 14 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 8 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 6 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 6 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 30,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 196 complaints: 17 mention a crash · 4 mention a fire · 8 report an injury · 11 say the car was towed.
140 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2024 Ford F-150: 11
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
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. 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.
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines. 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.
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak. 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.
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear. Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture. 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.
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak. 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.
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. 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.
The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 301
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2024 Ford F-150. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L…
For 2021 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair…
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2884…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3…
Neighbouring years
2023 F-150: 418 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission · 2025 F-150: 112 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a bad year?
196 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 59, 1× a quiet F-150 year. At 30,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 11k–44k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (59), exterior lighting (50), electrical system (40), engine (16), collision avoidance (15). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 11k–44k miles.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?
11 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 26V-578), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 26V-104), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 25V-512), Backup camera (NHTSA 25V-315) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.