2024 Ford F-250 SD
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Ford F-250 SD has 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 37. The most common issue is electrical problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle’s apim malfunctioned and caused the rear-traffic alert to malfunction as well as a number of the vehicle’s other features such as its navigation, radio, hvac, cruise control etc. took it to the dealership and they tried to robot system, dealership stated reboot failed and the would load it o. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
50
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
8 complaints- • vehicle’s APIM MALFUNCTIONED and caused the rear-traffic alert to malfunction as well as a number of the vehicle’s other features such as its navigation, radio, HVAC, cruise control ETC. took it to the dealership and they tried to robot system, Dealership stated reboot failed and the would load it o
- • The electrical system/dash of the 2024 Ford-F250 is not working properly. When in drive mode the dash will state that vehicle will be shutting off and will shut off. When attempting to power up or down the windows, window may stop half way down or up or will not go up or down. Stereo will shut off o
- • Automatic Emergency Braking engaged while the vehicle was in neutral tow. Resulted in 2 rear blown tires and damaged rims on vehicle.Attached the F250 correctly to the motorhome and confirmed truck was in neutral tow. Starting pulling the F250 and confirmed by looking at mirrors on the motorhome an
“vehicle’s APIM MALFUNCTIONED and caused the rear-traffic alert to malfunction as well as a number of the vehicle’s other features such as its navigation, radio, HVAC, cruise control ETC. took it to the dealership and they tried to robot system, Dealership stated reboot failed and the would load it o”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (3)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. 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.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Ford F-250 SD
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford F-250 SD Service Intervals
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
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 50 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: vehicle’s APIM MALFUNCTIONED and caused the rear-traffic alert to malfunction as well as a number of the vehicle’s other features such as its navigation, radio, HVAC, cruise control ETC. took it to the dealership and they tried to robot system, Dealership stated reboot failed and the would load it o
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Sunroof exploded for no apparent reason while driving down highway. There were no warnings or symptoms indicating that the glass was compromised prior to it exploding. Local Ford dealer said that there were no known issues reported with glass by the manufacturer.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Automatic Emergency Braking engaged while the vehicle was in neutral tow. Resulted in 2 rear blown tires and damaged rims on vehicle.Attached the F250 correctly to the motorhome and confirmed truck was in neutral tow. Starting pulling the F250 and confirmed by looking at mirrors on the motorhome an
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: On numerous times when you start the truck there is a delay from when you engage drive and the drivetrain gets power. To the point that 1 time the truck rolled back into another destroying their bumper.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford F-250 SD — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 3
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 37
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