2024 Ford F-250 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 37 complaints (24.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 16.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 13.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 |
Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Steering: 4; Engine: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Lane Departure: Warning: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2024: 7; 2025: 19; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11628557 · 2024-12-03 (December 3, 2024)
Automatic Emergency Braking engaged while the vehicle was in neutral tow. Resulted in 2 rear blown tires and damaged rims on vehicle.Attached the F250 correctly to the motorhome and confirmed truck was in neutral tow. Starting pulling the F250 and confirmed by looking at mirrors on the motorhome and rear camera that the wheels on the F250 were rolling both front axel and rear axel. After several blocks felt a hard tug while driving the motorhome, looked in the side mirror and rear camera and noticed smoke coming from rear tires. We pulled ov…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11628557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11638033 · 2025-01-23 (January 23, 2025)
I was driving my work side break stop working on freeeway. Brake Bouster Pressure Sersor Low input
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11638033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11650237 · 2025-03-24 (March 24, 2025)
Transmission switching gears while driving. From 3 down to 1 or 6 down to 1. And not engaging gears. Sudden strong jerks, as if something fell off from under the hood.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11650237 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11661574 · 2025-05-16 (May 16, 2025)
When you start engine, and it's below normal temp, the engine maintains a high idle rpm and upon shifting to fwd or reverse the truck overpowers the brakes and accelerates rapidly. In reverse it's startling. It's unsafe in parking lots and on street parking.
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Owner report 11623771 · 2024-11-06 (November 6, 2024)
The electrical system/dash of the 2024 Ford-F250 is not working properly. When in drive mode the dash will state that vehicle will be shutting off and will shut off. When attempting to power up or down the windows, window may stop half way down or up or will not go up or down. Stereo will shut off or turn on and at times sound will shift to one speaker, truck has to be turned off and turned back on for all speakers to work or for stereo to go to it's normal functuality. This was brought to the attention of one of the Manager's Ford Dealership r…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11623771 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11714136 · 2026-01-29 (January 29, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel inadvertently turned the vehicle to the right. Additionally, there was play in the steering wheel. Due to the failure, the contact was pulled over by police for DUI. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed an alignment, but the failure persisted, and the vehicle began pulling to the left while driving. The contact was made aware by the Ford App that there were two repair work orders for electrical and steering failure…
Owner-reported narrative. 28 miles reported. Look up ODI 11714136 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11731571 · 2026-04-16 (April 16, 2026)
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel failed to turn as intended. Due to the failure, the vehicle struck a curb. There were no injuries or property damage. The vehicle was turned off, and it was shifted into park(P). The brakes were inoperable during the failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be inspected, and it was determined that a bolt was missing from the steering wheel assembly. The missing bolt was replaced. The manufacturer was not noti…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11731571 at NHTSA ↗