Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?

The 2024 Ford F-150 has 234 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2024 Ford F-150?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (51 complaints, avg repair $500); LIGHTING (47 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (37 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2024 Ford F-150?

Yes, there are 10 recall(s): STEERING:COLUMN, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, STEERING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION, BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2024 Ford F-150?

The 2024 Ford F-150 has an EPA rating of 68 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1130. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 often stolen?

Theft risk tier for the Ford F-150: above-avg. HLDI insurance loss data suggests higher-than-average theft claims for this model.

How much does it cost to insure a 2024 Ford F-150?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2024 Ford F-150 is approximately $2,408/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2024 Ford F-150 qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2024 Ford F-150 may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2024 Ford F-150

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Ford F-150 has 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 1726. The most common issue is transmission problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: wastegate rattle with no repair from dealer. There are 10 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 27 crash reports 16 injuries

234

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

51 complaints

22%

• wastegate rattle with no repair from dealer
• The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on an incline and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stopped shuddering. No warning light was illuminate
• My 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor V6, a brand-new vehicle purchased on [XXX], has accumulated 767 miles. On the evening of [XXX] in Orange County, California, while driving on the freeway at approximately 75 miles per hour, I experienced an unexpected issue. Everything appeared normal, and there were no wa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“wastegate rattle with no repair from dealer”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2024 Ford F-150

Based on 32 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 8K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 10K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred. This vehicle is under 5 years old, so most of the fleet hasn't accumulated high mileage yet — low-mileage peaks reflect fleet age, not necessarily premature failure.

Recalls (10)

STEERING:COLUMN10/05/2024

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.

Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Above-average theft risk

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2024 Ford F-150

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$1,120

Per month

$93

Per mile

9.3¢

kWh/mi

0.50

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Ford F-150

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,408

Full coverage / month

$201

Liability only / year

$679

vs US avg

+44%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.15x

= Full coverage estimate$2408

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford F-150 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

EV Incentives for 2024 Ford F-150

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

Historic eligibility: 2024 Ford F-150 vehicles purchased on or before September 30, 2025 may still qualify for the federal credit on the 2025 tax return. Check with a tax professional for your specific vehicle's eligibility.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 234 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: wastegate rattle with no repair from dealer
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: The component that is malfunctioning is the LCD dash screen that contains all of the dash indicators (Speed, RPM, gear indicator, etc.). The issue is that without warning, different colored lines flash across the screen. It is distracting and I am quite worried that if the screen goes out, I will no
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Not 5 minutes ago I reported an issue to NHTSA regarding a 2024 Ford F-150 V6 Raptor. Just as I was submitting the form, I got an alert that remote features are disabled to preserve battery. The error texted to my phone states: “Don't worry though, nothing is wrong. This happens automatically when y
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Blue Cruise cannot see thru my glasses at night and constantly disengages the Cruise Control. This is currently under a trial subscription and cannot be cancelled nor can you override this feature without disengaging Lane Departure or Lane Centering, both of which are “standard” features.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 10 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)