2024 Ford F-150 Windshield Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2024 F-150 trucks because the windshield may not be properly bonded, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will re-install the windshield free of charge.
Why This Matters
A windshield that is not properly bonded to the vehicle can detach during a crash. This significantly increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The defect means these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The specific issue is that the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle body during manufacturing. This bonding defect can compromise the structural integrity of the windshield in the event of a collision, leading to its detachment. This is the core issue of the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owner notification letters regarding this 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall were mailed on July 10, 2024. If you own a 2024 Ford F-150 and have not received a letter, you can contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 24C20. You may also visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your VIN to check for open recalls.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Dealers will address the issue by removing and reinstalling the windshield. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. This action aims to ensure the windshield is securely bonded, resolving the problem identified in the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall.
Source: NHTSA ID: 24V486000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield?
- The windshield in certain 2024 Ford F-150 vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could cause it to detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
- What is the Ford recall number for this issue?
- The Ford recall number for this windshield bonding issue is 24C20. The NHTSA campaign number is 24V486000.
- How will Ford fix the windshield problem?
- Ford dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield on affected 2024 F-150 vehicles, free of charge, to ensure it is properly bonded.
- When were owners notified about the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall?
- Owner notification letters for the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall were mailed on July 10, 2024.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
263 complaints, the 35th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 26 crashes, 5 fires and 14 injuries for this year, which also has 15 recalls on file.
Visibility, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,131 of 39,812 complaints (5%), including 3 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2024 | 263 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V578000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Sep 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about visibility
The windshields are extremely prone to cracking and chipping. I am now in need of my fourth windshield from an acorn falling off a tree and hitting my windshield while going 25mph.
Read owner complaints →Following an over-the-air (OTA) software update installed to my vehicle on Wednesday, all digital controls on the steering column/steering wheel console became completely non-functional by Thursday morning.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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