2024 Ford F-150 Windshield Recall (24V486)

Recall 24V486 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024 Ford F-150 in recall 24V486?

The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash.

Ford 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."

Is it safe to drive a 2024 F-150 with recall 24V486?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the windshield.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V486?

Recall 24V486 covers 4,361 vehicles: 2024 Ford F-150.

NHTSA lists 4,361 vehicles in this campaign, built April 28, 2024 to May 2, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the F-150 windshield recall?

Yes. Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.

Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C20.

When was recall 24V486 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V486 to NHTSA on June 28, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 10, 2024.

This recall was filed 27 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 4 days. If your F-150 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my F-150 is part of recall 24V486?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V486 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 F-150 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should F-150 owners do about recall 24V486?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V486000 applies to your F-150.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any windshield symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 52 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 189 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 52 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2024 Ford F-150: 189 complaints in total, 52 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The component that is malfunctioning is the LCD dash screen that contains all of the dash indicators (Speed, RPM, gear indicator, etc.). The issue is that without warning, different colored lines flash across the screen.

2024 Ford F-150 owner, AK, NHTSA complaint 11640095, filed February 1, 2025

The headlights on this truck are fogging up every time it rains. Ford says it’s “normal”. Fogging of headlights seems like a no brainer safety issue. These are LED headlights so the lights don’t get warm/don’t reduce fogging with heat. Fords technical service bulletin says this is acceptable fogging.

2024 Ford F-150 owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11704967, filed December 14, 2025

MinneapolisMN55428United States1/1/2026"Digital light (led) and sound are unhealthy. I have been reffering to it as fake light and sound for years now.

2024 Ford F-150 owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11708135, filed January 1, 2026

Can recall 24V486 make my F-150 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024 Ford F-150 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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