Back over prevention: display function
NewRisk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-806 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily.
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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,…
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 SD median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-250 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that while towing a trailer, several messages and warning lights were displayed informing the contact that the trailer was…
The dealer had attempted to repair the recall 26C10 on my truck that tows daily. The team has attempted to fix this problem with 3 service visits and performed multiple software flashes for Recall 26C10 which have failed to fix the safety defect. The trailer module hardware is bricked. Now I’m…
The truck will shut off a short period of time after starting and often won't restart. It displays a message stating "Vehicle may not start/restart. Service now". Sometimes this message will pop up even without the vehicle shutting off. This has occurred in park, drive, and reverse. My wife was…
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