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2024 Ford F-150

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.

Ford F-150
Pictured: 2018 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab, front 11.10.19. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Body styles
Hybrid P/U Supercrew 6.5-Ft Box 4X4, P/U Reg Cab 6.5-Ft Box 2WD, P/U Reg Cab 6.5-Ft Box 4X4, P/U Reg Cab 8-Ft Box 2WD
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 22 city / 25 hwy
Length
206.7–241.3 in
Curb weight
4,220–5,584 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 26% better than the average 2024 standard pickup truck (18.3 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2024 Ford F-150 is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl and 5.2L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 241 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 157-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,584 lb (Hybrid P/U Supercrew 6.5-Ft Box 4X4).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (22 city / 25 highway), 26% better than the 2024 standard pickup truck average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2024

  • New body dimensions: 34.2 in longer, wheelbase +34.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Engine dropped: 3.3L 6-cyl
  • Best combined MPG down from 25 to 23

Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 F-150 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–3.5L turbo 6-cyl
Engine–3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

XLTLariatRaptor

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Blind-spot interventionOptional
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Rear automatic brakingStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Kansas City, Missouri · Dearborn, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 F-150 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Hybrid P/U Supercrew 6.5-Ft Box 4X4241.3 in79.9 in77.2 in157.1 in67.7 / 68.1 in5,584 lb
P/U Reg Cab 6.5-Ft Box 2WD206.7 in79.9 in75.6 in122.8 in67.7 / 68.1 in4,220 lb58/42
P/U Reg Cab 6.5-Ft Box 4X4206.7 in79.9 in76.8 in122.8 in67.7 / 68.1 in4,491 lb58/42
P/U Reg Cab 8-Ft Box 2WD225.2 in79.9 in75.2 in141.3 in67.7 / 68.1 in4,396 lb58/42
P/U Reg Cab 8-Ft Box 4X4225.2 in79.9 in76.8 in141.3 in67.7 / 68.1 in4,678 lb58/42
P/U Supercab 6.5-Ft Box 2WD229.5 in79.9 in75.6 in145.3 in67.7 / 68.1 in4,641 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
F150 Pickup 4WD HEV Hybrid3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive22 / 24 / 23+26%$2,900387
F150 Pickup 2WD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21+6%$3,200425
F150 Pickup 2WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20+1%$3,350455
F150 Pickup 4WD2.7L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20+9%$3,350444
F150 Pickup 2WD5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-4%$3,550468
F150 Pickup 4WD5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19+4%$3,550472
F150 Pickup 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19+4%$3,550467
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-2%$3,700494
F150 Pickup Tremor 4WD5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-7%$3,950523
F150 RAPTOR 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-13%$4,200555
F150 RAPTOR R 4WD5.2L 8-cylAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive10 / 15 / 12-34%$5,600741
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.3 MPG2024 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2024 Ford F-150.

Similar 2024 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2024 Ford F-150 (this car)23 MPGNot rated11
2024 Toyota Tundra22 MPG★★★★★10
2024 Ram 150023 MPGNot rated6
2024 GMC Sierra25 MPGNot rated8

Recalls (11)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting · Sep 9, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Risk
A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights · Feb 20, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Axle Hubs · Aug 8, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V512000 · 103,174 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Risk
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
Back Over Prevention › Software · May 9, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · 1,076,138 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication · Mar 28, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Risk
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body · Mar 14, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V164000 · 269 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Risk
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Steering · Jan 17, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V022000 · 3 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S04.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication · Dec 20, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Risk
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Nov 8, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · 27,678 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Visibility › Windshield · Jun 28, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V486000 · 4,361 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk
A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C20.
Steering › Column · May 10, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V329000 · 385 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S32.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2024 Ford F-150 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

232Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
21Involved a crash
4Involved a fire
14Injuries reported
10,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train67
Exterior Lighting54
Electrical System51
Unknown Or Other22
Engine20
Service Brakes16
Vehicle Speed Control13
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 424/12: 625/01: 625/02: 225/03: 225/04: 425/05: 125/06: 1125/07: 725/08: 1325/09: 825/10: 425/11: 425/12: 926/01: 5126/02: 1126/03: 2026/04: 1126/05: 1026/06: 826/07: 726/08: 626/09: 826/10: 724/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 51

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2024 Ford F-150 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Power Train — 67 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  3. Exterior Lighting — 54 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  4. Electrical System — 51 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Ford F-150. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other F-150 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 F-15024241.3 inNot rated818
2025 F-15023241.3 inNot rated16128
2023 F-15025207.1 inNot rated13511
2022 F-15025207.1 inNot rated23816
2021 F-15025207.1 inNot rated291,302
2020 F-15024207.5 inNot rated11741
2019 F-15025207.5 inNot rated91,342
2018 F-15025207.5 inNot rated182,325
2017 F-15022207.5 inNot rated171,462
2016 F-15021207.5 inNot rated132,086
2015 F-15022207.5 inNot rated131,743
2014 F-15019217.7 inNot rated81,516

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →