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2024 Ford F 150 Regular Cab Gas
Common Problems

Ranked from 86 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

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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  1. 1

    Headlights too bright and blinding

    32complaints
    High severityOther

    Headlights are excessively bright, causing temporary blindness and difficulty seeing for oncoming drivers.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Dashboard Malfunction

    18complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The digital dashboard frequently malfunctions, displaying a black screen or failing to show important information.

  3. 3

    Recall repair parts unavailable

    12complaints
    Low severityOther

    Parts for the recall repair were not available, leading to delays in addressing the issue.

  4. 4

    Service brake issues

    11complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Issues with the service brakes cause the vehicle to fail to stop properly, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Brake system malfunctions leading to safety concerns

    7complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The 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 · 14 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Stall at Idle

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stutters and stalls at idle, especially after a cold start, affecting the vehicle's reliability.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Severe electrical system malfunctions

    3complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Severe electrical system malfunctions cause various issues including fire, instrument cluster failure, and loss of functionality.

  8. 8

    Engine cooling system issues leading to performance degradation

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine and engine cooling system experience failures, resulting in vibrations and jerking during acceleration at high speeds.

    $250–$700est. egr valve replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Suspension system failures leading to vehicle instability

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The left front suspension unexpectedly fails, causing the vehicle to swerve and nearly lose control at moderate speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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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.