NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Ford F-250 Safety Record
The 2024 Ford F-250 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Ford F-250 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its federal safety profile without star ratings or a computed Safety Index. The absence of this critical data precludes any definitive crash-safety conclusions. The federal record does, however, indicate a Light burden band for recalls and complaints, with three recall campaigns and 33 owner-reported complaints logged with NHTSA.
The 2024 Ford F-250 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, and has three recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 33 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Ford F-250?
The 2024 F-250 has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving consumers without an official star rating for this model year. Its federal safety record, however, carries a Light burden classification, indicating a comparatively low volume of recalls and owner complaints for its segment. Three recall campaigns are on record. One broad multi-year recall addresses trailer brake control across a range of Ford vehicles. Another targets back-over prevention software, also impacting several Ford platforms. The third, narrower in scope, specifically affects 2023-2024 Super Duty trucks, focusing on park assist sensor water intrusion. The 33 owner complaints include two allegations of crashes and one of fire; these are noted as NHTSA has not verified them. For those seeking crash-test data, the 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 F-250 model years received NHTSA ratings, which may offer a point of reference, though these scores apply exclusively to those specific years.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
The 2024 F-250 is touched by three recall campaigns. One covers the integrated trailer brake control in the electrical system, where a fault may affect trailer braking behavior. A second addresses back-over prevention software, targeting the rearview and park-assist system. A third, specific to 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks, involves water intrusion into the tailgate park assist sensor. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL26V104000
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.
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. 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.
Reported 2026-02-20
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V315000
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 avail
Reported 2025-05-09
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V806000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
Reported 2024-10-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Ford F-250?
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints against the 2024 F-250. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the electrical system and an unknown-or-other category, each with 8 reports, followed by the powertrain at 6, steering at 4, service brakes at 3, and structure at 2. Two complaints allege a crash and one alleges a fire.
33 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Ford F-250?
Potential buyers of a used 2024 F-250 should be aware that the vehicle may have open, unrepaired recall campaigns. Before any purchase, it is essential to check the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov. Remedies for open federal safety recalls are performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Ford F-250, so no Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this model year. The absence of a score is not a safety finding in either direction.
- Three recall campaigns affect the 2024 F-250: one targeting the integrated trailer brake control, one addressing back-over prevention software, and one specific to 2023-2024 Super Duty trucks for tailgate park assist sensor water intrusion.
- Thirty-three unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with the electrical system and an unknown-or-other category each drawing the most reports at 8 apiece. Two complaints allege a crash and one alleges a fire.
- Owners and prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of the three recall campaigns remain open and unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
FAQ2024 Ford F-250 safety questions
Was the 2024 Ford F-250 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-250 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Ford F-250. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Ford F-250?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 33 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Ford F-250. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-250 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.