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2024 Ford F-450 SD recalls and problems

The 2024 Ford F-450 SD has 3 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Ford F-450 SD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Ford F-450 SD recalls

Recall 26V-104: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System

Reported Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-315: Back Over Prevention

Reported May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-806: Back Over Prevention, Structure

Reported Oct 25, 2024 · 24,950 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: 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.

2024 Ford F-450 SD problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Vehicle Speed Control3
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seats1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 3
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,707 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2024 Ford F-450 SD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Nov 6, 2026
This two year old vehicle recently suffered an inoperative driving light on the right front side of the vehicle. This failure was quickly followed by a failure of the right front turn signal lamp. These two lighting aspects are part of a self-contained, non-repairable unit that also contains the headlights for the truck. It is not not a typical DIY repairs, and a replacement unit itself costs well over $1,000, more than 1% of the vehicle's new cost. Ford has dodged an outright blanket recall on all affected years and models (2024-2026 are the worst), instead successfully lobbying for approval…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 21, 2026
I purchased a 2024 F-450 Limited from Phil Long Ford of [XXX] [XXX] located in [XXX] on XXX. After noticing that I was the third (sometimes the fourth listed owner) I decided to do some further investigation on the truck's history. I've come to find out that the truck was imported from [XXX], which was never disclosed to me at the time of purchase. The vehicle’s electronic systems and safety components have repeatedly malfunctioned, including the Hill Start Assist system, Hill Descent Control system, Blind Spot Detection system, diesel exhaust fluid system, and powertrain control system.…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 9,707 miles · reported Aug 18, 2026
The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving with cruise control set to 57 MPH, there was an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and there were flames coming from the engine bay. The driver called 9-1-1. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with assistance using three fire extinguishers but failed to extinguish the fire. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames before the Fire Department arrived on the scene. The fire department…
Seats · at 12,931 miles · reported Mar 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the heated seats were activated. The contact's wife sustained second-degree burns to the back of both upper legs. The contact stated that one leg had a second-degree burn the size of a quarter, and the other leg had a second-degree burn the size of a silver dollar. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's wife was traveling out of town. The contact had not received medical attention yet, however an appointment had been scheduled for medical…
Engine · reported Jan 30, 2026
n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to Pittsburgh–Philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly from the driver’s side. I grabbed the fire…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-450 SD: 26V-104 (exterior lighting, electrical system), 25V-315 (back over prevention), 24V-806 (back over prevention, structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ford F-450 SD?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (6 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,707 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.