2024 Ford F150
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 64 of 219 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 499 in 2023 to 219 in 2024.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–4,150 | 2,500–5,200 | 2,700–5,200 | 2,700–6,450 | 2,600–6,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–25 | 12–25 | 12–23 | 12–23 | 12–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–25 / 16–26 | 10–25 / 15–26 | 10–22 / 15–25 | 10–22 / 15–25 | 10–23 / 15–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 353–596 | 352–741 | 387–741 | 386–741 | 371–741 | |
| Complaints filed | 800 | 499 | 219 | 120 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 23 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 24 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 14 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F150 have?
11 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Ford F150?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 64 of 219 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Ford F150 get?
EPA rates it 12–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Ford F150?
EPA estimates $2,700–$5,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (11)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 25 mpg (high) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 455 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg | 25 mpg (high) | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 425 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg (high) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 387 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 472 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 467 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.2L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 10 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | 12 mpg (low) | $5,200 (high) | 741 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.5L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (S10) | 8 | 5.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 64 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 52 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 24 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (11)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING · Campaign 26V578000 · Sep 9, 2026
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · Campaign 26V104000 · Feb 23, 2026
Defect: 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."
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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS · Campaign 25V512000 · Aug 8, 2025
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · Campaign 25V315000 · May 12, 2025
Defect: 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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION · Campaign 25V198000 · Mar 31, 2025
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY · Campaign 25V164000 · Mar 14, 2025
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
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.
STEERING · Campaign 25V022000 · Jan 21, 2025
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION · Campaign 24V851000 · Nov 12, 2024
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 24V852000 · Nov 12, 2024
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · Campaign 24V486000 · Jun 28, 2024
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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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STEERING:COLUMN · Campaign 24V329000 · May 13, 2024
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. 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.
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.