2024 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2024 Ford F-150, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “too bright” (32% of reports).
- 50exterior lighting complaints
- 25,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Too bright: mentioned in 16 of 50 complaints (32%)
- Information act foia: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
- Redacted pursuant freedom: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
- States xxx: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Ford F-150 exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 6 | 6% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 50 | 26% | 25,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 23 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 65 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 114 | 11% | 55,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 100 |
| 2019 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 23 | 1% | 21,450 |
| 2017 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 87,043 |
| 2016 F-150 | 16 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 31,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 12,550 |
| 2013 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 53,212 |
| 2011 F-150 | 30 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 28 | 3% | 44,900 |
| 2009 F-150 | 12 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 123,175 |
| 2007 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 47,500 |
| 2006 F-150 | 11 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 5 | 0% | 126,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 17 | 1% | 14,000 |
| 2003 F-150 | 6 | 1% | 61,500 |
| 2002 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 55,753 |
| 2001 F-150 | 11 | 1% | 66,500 |
| 2000 F-150 | 22 | 2% | 35,140 |
| 1999 F-150 | 16 | 2% | 105,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 34 | 1% | 118,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 5 | 2% | 104,521 |
| 1995 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 187,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
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 driverâs 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that following an unsuccessful Over-the-Air (OTA) software update, the display screen and instrument panel were constantly rebooting, with a loss of functionality for several electrical features. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where…
Purchased new vehicle May 2024 primarily for towing my recreational vehicle (2024 Ford F150 Pickup). June 2024 took vehicle to dealership indicating that I was intermittently getting a "Trailer Disconnect" warning while driving (loss of trailer brakes, lights etc.). Dealer indicated no issue found…
Almost all functions connected to the steering column quit working. I do not have working turn signals, high beams or wipers, unless the wipers are on high. None of the functions on the steering wheel work. It seems like a safety issue to not have functioning turn signals or properly finctioning…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Ford F-150s have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2024 Ford F-150 (26% of the 193 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Ford F-150 exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2024 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “too bright”, in 16 of 50 complaints, followed by “information act foia” (6).
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