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2024 Ford F-450 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2024 Ford F-450 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other F-450 Sd years?

F-450 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted105 complaints1991: 19 complaints1992: 3 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 3 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 5 complaints1997: 9 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 76 complaints2000: 59 complaints2001: 28 complaints2002: 15 complaints2003: 18 complaints2004: 43 complaints2005: 47 complaints2006: 44 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 105 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 11 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 5 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 37 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 14 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints
F-450 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Ford F-450 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance643%
Speed Control321%
Engine17%
Lighting17%
Seats17%
Fuel System17%
Electrical System17%

Does the 2024 Ford F-450 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V104000Electrical SystemFebruary 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

25V315000Driver AssistanceMay 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

24V806000Body & StructureOctober 25, 2024 · 24,950 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“While driving systems start to fualt, pre-collision not available, pre-collition fault, cruise control stops working, hill descent control fault, hill start assist warning. Started happening soon after purchase and happens ramdomly while driving almost every time. Resets after vihicle is turned off…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 20, 2025

“While driving systems start to fualt, pre-collision not available, pre-collition fault, cruise control stops working, hill descent control fault, hill start assist warning. Started happening soon after purchase and happens ramdomly while driving almost every time. Resets after vihicle is turned off…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 20, 2025

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 28, 2025 · fire

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 28, 2025 · fire

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? High beam "projector style" LED headlights have bright lines that are very distracting when driving at night. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Driver's vision is impacted. They…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · January 26, 2024

2024 Ford F-450 Sd — common questions

Is the 2024 Ford F-450 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 F-450 Sd problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (6 complaints), speed control (3 complaints), seats (1 complaints).

Does the 2024 Ford F-450 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Ford F-450 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-450 Sd years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-450 Sd years to avoid are 2008, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2004, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2018. The cleanest record among F-450 Sd years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.