2024 Ford F 150 Regular Cab Gas
Common Problems
Ranked from 86 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Headlights too bright and blinding
32complaintsHigh severityOtherHeadlights are excessively bright, causing temporary blindness and difficulty seeing for oncoming drivers.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Dashboard Malfunction
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe digital dashboard frequently malfunctions, displaying a black screen or failing to show important information.
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Service brake issues
11complaintsHigh severityBrakesIssues with the service brakes cause the vehicle to fail to stop properly, increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Brake system malfunctions leading to safety concerns
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe anti-lock brake system, hill start assist, and forward collision avoidance system fail intermittently, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Stall at Idle
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and stalls at idle, especially after a cold start, affecting the vehicle's reliability.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Severe electrical system malfunctions
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalSevere electrical system malfunctions cause various issues including fire, instrument cluster failure, and loss of functionality.
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Engine cooling system issues leading to performance degradation
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine and engine cooling system experience failures, resulting in vibrations and jerking during acceleration at high speeds.
$250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Suspension system failures leading to vehicle instability
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe left front suspension unexpectedly fails, causing the vehicle to swerve and nearly lose control at moderate speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.