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1FTEW2KP9RKF396642024 FORD F-150

Risk Score
22
MODERATE RISK
out of 100
Safety Recalls
10 Found
10 campaigns
NHTSA Complaints
None
No complaints filed
Safety Rating
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
Vehicle Age
2 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
Safety Grade
D
Score: 60/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2024 FORD F-150 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 10 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately.

  • ▸10 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Brake system recall; Steering system recall)
  • ▸Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
  • ▸Vehicle may qualify for lemon law protection based on recall and complaint pattern — consult an attorney
22/100
Moderate Risk
2 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 2 detected
10 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Vehicle may qualify as a lemon — repeat repair failures
+10
Critical Alerts
Title Brand CheckMined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Vehicle SpecificationsDecoded from NHTSA vPIC database
Make
FORD
Model
F-150
Year
2024
Trim / Series
STX
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
4x2
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 2.7L
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Assembly Plant QualityFord Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo)
B+Quality70/100
Good📍 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Builds F-150 and Transit. Large-volume plant with solid quality metrics.

Safety
Safety IntelligenceComposite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
Overall Safety Grade
D
Score: 60/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety10/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
68/100High
  • ▸Brake system recall
  • ▸Steering system recall
  • ▸Engine recall
Modern Safety Index
70/100
Comprehensive
13 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Forward Collision Warning
Lemon Law Risk Indicator
Elevated
  • ⚠2 recalls on same component: Steering
  • ⚠4 recalls on same component: Engine/Powertrain

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

Driver Assistance FeaturesADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking✓Standard
Pedestrian AEB✓Standard
Rear AEB✓Standard
Lane Departure Warning✓Standard
Lane Keep Assist✓Standard
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring✓Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert✓Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam✓Standard
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control✓Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support✓Standard
Keyless Ignition✓Standard
Recalls
NHTSA Safety Recalls
1010 RECALLS
ℹ

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 10 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

4 of 10 recalls have a low industry completion rate — statistically likely unrepaired.

52%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

FORD Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
89%Good

FORD completes recalls at a good rate (89%), averaging about 18 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~18 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
18mo
#24V329000
Oct 2024

STEERING:COLUMN

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~69%

~31% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V486000
Invalid Date

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Read full details...
ConsequenceA windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Est. Repair Completion~65%

~35% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V851000
Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~60%

~40% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#24V852000
Aug 2024

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Read full details...
ConsequenceWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~50%

~50% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V022000
Invalid Date

STEERING

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~62%

~38% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V164000
Invalid Date

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Read full details...
ConsequenceUnexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~58%

~42% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V198000
Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Est. Repair Completion~60%

~40% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V315000
Invalid Date

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Read full details...
ConsequenceA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~40%

~60% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#25V512000
Aug 2025

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Read full details...
ConsequenceDamaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~35%

~65% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#26V104000
Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

SummaryFord 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."
Read full details...
ConsequenceTrailer 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~16%

~84% of these vehicles are statistically unrepaired

High Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall IntelligenceDetailed analysis of recall history and severity
Recall Age — How Long Open
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
1.7yr open
STEERING:COLUMN
1.5yr open
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
252d open
First Recall
08/08/2025
10 total campaigns
Systems Recalled
SteeringVisibilityEngine/PowertrainBody/StructureElectricalBrakes
Recall Remedy Breakdown
7
Part Replacements
2
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
Lemon Law Eligibility
May Qualify

This vehicle shows 4 lemon law indicators. Eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service — consult a lemon law attorney.

Strong protection states: California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Complaints
Component Failure Cascade RiskKnown patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
CriticalEGR issue detected

▸ Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines

HighTRANSMISSION issue detected

▸ Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable

Details & Analysis
Financial
5-Year Total Cost of OwnershipEstimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
$34,194
~$570/mo over 5 yrs
$1.4/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$8,850
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $34,194 (~$570/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation AmmunitionUse these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
10 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$5,000
Total recommended deduction−$5,000
Pre-Purchase Inspection ChecklistTailored for the 2024 FORD F-150 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for transmission issue detected — ask for repair records
Complete transmission failure — repair costs $3,000–$8,000+; vehicle may become undriveable
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING:COLUMN has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have been secur
HIGH
Verify recall VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to
HIGH
Verify recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equi
HIGH
Verify recall EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2
HIGH
Verify recall STEERING has been repaired
Recall on record for: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
Recall Probability ForecastEstimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
Maintenance ScheduleOEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official FORD Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Insurance Cost EstimateEstimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Full Coverage
$2,100–$2,680/yr
~$175–$223/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: Full-Size Truck
▲ Moderate theft risk: +8% to comprehensive premium

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background SignalsTheft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance
Theft Risk
Moderate
2.2× national average · 24/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:70%of stolen FORD F-150s are recovered

FORD F-150 has a moderately elevated theft risk (2.2× average).

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty HistoryFederal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

FORD has been fined $17M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Failure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data.

2015$17MFailure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data
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Complete Data TableAll decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1FTEW2KP9RKF39664
Model Year2024
MakeFORD
ModelF-150
SeriesSTX
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

Body StylePickup
Drive Type4x2
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)2.7

Manufacturer

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Assembly CityKANSAS CITY
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1FT
Check Digit (Char 9)9
Model Year Code (Char 10)R
Plant Code (Char 11)K
Sequence (Chars 12–17)F39664

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count10
NHTSA Complaint Count0
VIN Structure DecodeISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
1
1
F
2
T
3
E
4
W
5
2
6
K
7
P
8
9
9
R
10
K
11
F
12
3
13
9
14
6
15
6
16
4
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
F
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
T
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EW2KP
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
9
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
R
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
K
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
F39664
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"R" → 2024
Could also be 1994
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 4/17/2026, 8:48:14 AM.