repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. 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,…
2024 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 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 November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Ford F-450 SD has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control
3Forward collision avoidance
2Exterior lighting
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 Ford F-450 SD recalls and how many were fixed
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
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.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other F-450 SD year
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-450 SD median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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In owners' words
What F-450 SD owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is the third time I have had this issue. I will be driving my truck and will out of nowhere get a warning on the dash that says: “Pre-Collision Assist not available” then after that happens I will not be able to set the cruise control. This can only be fixed by a trip to the dealer ship and…
While driving systems start to fualt, pre-collision not available, pre-collition fault, cruise control stops working, hill descent control fault, hill start assist warning. Started happening soon after purchase and happens ramdomly while driving almost every time. Resets after vihicle is turned off…
A warning comes on stating the Pre-Collision Assist not available and does not go away. Adaptive Cruise Control and Standard Cruise Control also do not work. It has been at the dealer and they can not get it to work. From reading online this has happened to a handful of 2024 Ford Super Dutys.
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