The Lemon Index2024 Ford F-150.
The 2024 Ford F-150 is so far better than average by owner complaints: 354 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 54, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, and it has 12 recalls. The best Ford F-150 year is 2007.
Early read
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 354 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford F-150 year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 18K miles on the car (54 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 12
- fuel system, gasoline 2026
The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
- electrical 2026
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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Show all 12 recalls
- back over prevention 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- engine 2025
The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- steering 2025
The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- engine 2024
The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
- equipment 2024
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
- back over prevention 2024
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.
- visibility 2024
The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash.
- steering 2024
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Regular Cab) Gas PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 (Super Cab) Gas PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1100–3550 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
Digital dash randomly goes out and stops working. Canât see speed or any information
2024 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 11704306
More owner reports
⢠Shifter will not shift out of park/into P ⢠Shifter will not shift out of gear
NHTSA complaint 11677496
Well I went to put my truck in reverse and turn the wheel it shuddered and quit and restarted. This morning I was sitting wnd everything flashed and went off and then come back on. Popped ip service advancetrak.
NHTSA complaint 11681056
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.9× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 54; 100 is average). The best Ford F-150 year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2024 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (28%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and lights (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?
12 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2024 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,000 and 18,200 miles. The middle report was at 10,000 miles, from 54 complaints.
Does the 2024 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $1100 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Ford F-150 year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works