2021 Ford F-150
2021 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Half-ton pickups · P702 generation

2024 Ford F-150: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice Above average

It scores 63 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $21,098 to own, including $2,614 in repairs.

Reliability

63/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,614

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

21 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$37,837

$33,297 – $42,378, estimate

Recalls

11

on record

Owner complaints

195

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$1,225
Engine & cooling$648
Electrical system$194
Body, glass & interior$126
Driver-assist & stability$126
Steering$103

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Ford F-150

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (24/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202463/100
202347/100
202257/100
202141/100
202049/100
201931/100
201824/100
201743/100
201645/100
201561/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 63 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2024 Ford F-150 reliable?

It scores 63 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,614 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Ford F-150 cost to own?

About $21,098 over 5 years: $8,770 in lost value, $2,614 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $37,837 today.

What are the best years of the Ford F-150?

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (63/100) and the 2018 worst (24/100).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford F-150 have?

11 recalls on record with NHTSA.