2024 F150 Quality Issues

[wwclea01]

did you ever get this resolved? My truck has the same issue

Yes i did. The dealership ended up getting it worked out. It is a warranty item.

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[FaaWrenchBndr]

I have the same issue on my trim piece. Been replaced already and still the same. When it’s hot outside it flexes it more. Push it in and it chips the paint off of the fender…

that piece is cracked

 

[f150florida]

Yes i did. The dealership ended up getting it worked out. It is a warranty item.

what did they have to do? My dealership can’t seem to figure it out.

 

[Escape Hatch]

Starting with my 2019 I had several body parts alignment issues. So far my 23' was the worst. Both bumpers, four doors, and hood. Not to mention the water fall feature...oh I mean panoramic sunroof. My 24' was delivered damaged. Seems to be a huge issue since several I looked at were. After taking delivery I noticed the bumper...well a co-worker did.

Taking a closer look. Several wiring harnesses not properly connected and the fuses not "clicked" in. I started doing my own quality control and I had to stop (for my own sanity). I have a list for the dealer. Half way home from dealer adaptive cruise control stopped working. Even the Dearborn sticker was falling off.

I am in complete disbelief. How can a company that's has their trucks in such demand, and 24' price increases think this is acceptable!?

And Ford this is bad press for you. Coworkers noticing defects and family members wanting to see the new 24'. This is what is being advertised. I trade in a 23' do to problem after problem and my 24' starts off like this.

Luckily I have a good dealer so all will be taken care of, but that doesn't mean Ford shouldn't be held accountable.

I used to tease my buddy with his Ram. His 19' has had one issue. A muffler nut & bolt came off. His 3rd ram with sunroof and dry as a bone. His three trucks combined have had less issues than my 23' (approx 13,000mi) and 24' (approx 300 mi).

And a little back ground. I am also a contractor. I owned Econolines, Transit's, and Super Duties. Took pride in buying Ford and can honestly say. Out of all those "work vehicles" never have I had more issues than I am having now.

When I see the 24' in my driveway I shake my head. I look forward to July 15th when the dealership gets to fix all the issues Ford should have caught.

Sorry to hear about these issues. Sadly unions and government employees don't have many incentives to execute at a high level, particularly knowing how difficult it is to be terminated for poor performance. Toyota factory workers as an comparison are not currently unionized though they are trying.

 

[wwclea01]

what did they have to do? My dealership can’t seem to figure it out.

I dont know what they did. But they brough in a field service engineer because they couldnt figure it out either.

 

[wwclea01]

what did they have to do? My dealership can’t seem to figure it out.

Give ford customer service a call and get them involved. Tell them they cant figure it out. Theyll call your ford dealership.

 

[Jerome10]

I had assembly issues on my truck too.

I think Ford has a long history of just not being picky about how things bolt together.

I don’t like it. But I hope the actual important parts are done properly.

I would probably agree RAM also better assembled. Ford makes a more capable truck though in my opinion.

I will also add though I’m surprised with the 2024 issues so far. Normally refreshes get the fixes. I thought they also simplified the truck to make assembly and manufacturing easier? Choking off turbos and bad assembly??

 

[Larrymoe]

Sorry to hear about these issues. Sadly unions and government employees don't have many incentives to execute at a high level, particularly knowing how difficult it is to be terminated for poor performance. Toyota factory workers as an comparison are not currently unionized though they are trying.

I don't know that right now is the time to hold up Toyota as the quality goal.

 

[Highway 11]

I don't know that right now is the time to hold up Toyota as the quality goal.

Toyota's issue is they've been forced to (and willingly) step away from what made them good. Fuel efficiency standards have forced them to go to new, more advanced engines with increasingly complex transmissions, versus running a generation behind with something bulletproof.

Consumer demands have forced them to keep up technologically with the Big 3, resulting in issues with their implementation of tech - a Lexus or Toyota is incredibly easy to steal compared to the vast majority of modern cars.

If Ford were willing to slow down their refresh cycles, I think that would be more conducive to quality. They just barely figured out the 14th generation truck and they've already refreshed it and started from scratch with their quality assurance.

 

[Larrymoe]

Toyota's issue is they've been forced to (and willingly) step away from what made them good. Fuel efficiency standards have forced them to go to new, more advanced engines with increasingly complex transmissions, versus running a generation behind with something bulletproof.

Consumer demands have forced them to keep up technologically with the Big 3, resulting in issues with their implementation of tech - a Lexus or Toyota is incredibly easy to steal compared to the vast majority of modern cars.

If Ford were willing to slow down their refresh cycles, I think that would be more conducive to quality. They just barely figured out the 14th generation truck and they've already refreshed it and started from scratch with their quality assurance.

New technology is not leaving metal shavings in their engines and causing a recall of a couple years' worth of trucks because the engine gets ruined.

 

[Ricksc]

Lariat and up are Dearborn I believe. The quality has went down so much on these trucks I don't even know if I want to keep the one I just bought.

My xlt is from Dearborn. It’s had no issues. Must be a Wednesday truck?

 

[Highway 11]

New technology is not leaving metal shavings in their engines and causing a recall of a couple years' worth of trucks because the engine gets ruined.

100,000 engine replacements because of metal shavings... I can't even wrap my head over the warranty cost for that. I saw a Toyota tech remark online (with a grain of salt) that each engine replacement pays a dealership $20k. That's gonna hurt.

Plus there are still reports of post recall Tundras grenading their engines in a similar manner, which makes me think it's more than just a manufacturing error.

 

[zman7125]

Anyone have issues with OIL LEAKS?

2024 STX, 2.7L, 1500 miles, haven’t even made a payment yet…took delivery on 10/5/24 and my brand new $10,000 driveway has oil stains from my $54,000 Ford pickup. Looks like a rear main to me…disappointing. Goes into the dealer tomorrow morning for diagnose.

 

[jhelrey]

Your driveway will be ok. I promise.

 

[Larrymoe]

Get some concrete stain remover, you'll be golden.

The oil leak is concerning though.

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