2024 Ford F-150: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford F-150 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770322 (filed 10/10/2026): “Urgent safety complaint – 2024 ford f-150 tremor since may 2026, my 2024 ford f-150 tremor has repeatedly experienced a dangerous transmission gear-shifting malfunction. without warning, the gear selector locks, preventing the vehicle from engaging drive, reverse, or park, leaving it immobilized. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769077 (filed 10/05/2026): “I am reporting a catastrophic component failure on my 2024 ford f-150 equipped with the 9.75-inch heavy-duty 3/4 float rear axle design. both the driver-side and passenger-side rear axle hub bolts have completely sheared off due to metal fatigue. the bolt heads are missing entirely, and the threaded…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768145 (filed 09/30/2026): “While towing truck shifted harshly and turned on the indicator light (p1744). the truck started having metallic noises while in gear. dealer inspected and found metal debris throughout transmission. dealer replaced transmission.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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