2024 Ford F-150 exterior lighting problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2024 Ford F-150 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 F-150 | 20 | 5% |
| 2022 F-150 | 58 | 10% |
| 2021 F-150 | 103 | 11% |
| 2020 F-150 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.