2024 Ford F-350 SD Problems & Complaints

Use caution1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 SD at the same age

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2024 Ford F-350 SD with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 1.7× as many as a typical F-350 SD model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (17 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

45complaints
3recalls
4crashes
2fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Ford F-350 SD problems

  • Electrical system~30,000 miles
    1738%
  • Driver assistance~10,000 miles
    1022%
  • Other / not specified
    920%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~30,000 miles
    613%
  • Engine & cooling~110,000 miles
    511%
  • Brakes
    49%
  • Steering~15,000 miles
    49%
  • Body & structure
    37%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~9,000 miles
    12%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    12%
  • Seats
    12%
  • Lights~50,000 miles
    12%

Share of the 45 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-350 SD complaints by model year

’97’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’263142157158124132130217127251011950432997208209574203467189981134145148
Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-350 SD. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-350 SD years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018, 2022. Compare all years →

2024 Ford F-350 SD recalls (3)

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles

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.

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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles

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.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 24V-806 · Oct 25, 2024 · 24,950 vehicles

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.

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.

What 2024 Ford F-350 SD owners say

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350. The contact stated that after reversing into the driveway and parking the vehicle, the engine was turned off while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact exited the vehicle and entered the residence. Moments later, the vehicle erroneously rolled down the driveway downhill and collided with a building on the property. The contacted stated that the Automatic Return to Park (P) safety feature failed to engage, causing the incident. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

30,000 miles · Jun 2026 · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the power windows independently rolled down while the vehicle was parked, causing water to enter the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and performed an unknown remote software update; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power window master switch replacement was recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and towing a trailer, the message "Trailer Not Connected" was displayed, and the trailer exterior lights and brakes were inoperable intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair; however, the failure recurred. …

50,000 miles · Apr 2024

Driver assistance

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 360-degree camera screen failed to display the rearview, and a message stating that the full screen was not available was displayed. The contact stated that the fault was in the middle of the screen display, which failed to display the trailer that was hitched to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the wiring harness was replaced under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact was informed that the rear-view camera display system had been adjusted; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was informed that the failure was not a consumer error, and that the failure could not be corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer contacted the manufacturer for assistance, but the request to cover the repair was denied. …

10,000 miles · Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds with the Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the vehicle independently decelerated with the Forward Collision Avoidance messaged displayed. During the failure, there were no other vehicles or objects nearby. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 4,000.

Adaptive cruise control · 4,000 miles · Jul 2025

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350. The contact stated that after reversing into the driveway and parking the vehicle, the engine was turned off while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact exited the vehicle and entered the residence. Moments later, the vehicle erroneously rolled down the driveway downhill and collided with a building on the property. The contacted stated that the Automatic Return to Park (P) safety feature failed to engage, causing the incident. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

30,000 miles · Jun 2026 · crash

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a software update had been completed on the TCM. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

21,000 miles · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford F-350 SD a good car?

Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 F-350 SD rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 SD at the same age. It is one of the F-350 SD years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ford F-350 SD?

The electrical system — 17 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about integrated trailer brake control. Next are the driver assistance (10) and transmission & drivetrain (6).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-350 SD have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2024 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent from February 20, 2026 (tail lights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-350 SD?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018 and 2022. See the full Ford F-350 SD years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Ford F-350 SD problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 82% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.