Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford F-150 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 195 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 8 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V578000 Fuel Tank May Leak or Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V512000 Rear Axle Hub Bolt May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V198000 Misaligned Engine Oil Plug NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V164000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V022000 Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V851000 Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V486000 Windshield May Detach During a Crash/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V329000 Steering Column Assembled with Incorrect Fastener NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 58 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 50 complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 13 complaints
Of the 195 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 195 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford F-150 presents an average reliability profile with noted issues in the power train and electrical systems, as indicated by complaint data. While some components show above-average failure rates, serious safety issues remain infrequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotations and alignment
- coolant and fluid checks
- battery inspection
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- uneven shifting
- flickering dashboard lights
- squealing brakes
- unresponsive infotainment system
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.