2024 Ford F-150: Shifting to neutral on the highway with loss of power
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 F-150 report: shifting to neutral on the highway with loss of power. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 6,000 miles.
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints for the 2024 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770322 (filed 10/10/2026): “Urgent safety complaint – 2024 ford f-150 tremor since may 2026, my 2024 ford f-150 tremor has repeatedly experienced a dangerous transmission gear-shifting malfunction. without warning, the gear selector locks, preventing the vehicle from engaging drive, rev…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769077 (filed 10/05/2026): “I am reporting a catastrophic component failure on my 2024 ford f-150 equipped with the 9.75-inch heavy-duty 3/4 float rear axle design. both the driver-side and passenger-side rear axle hub bolts have completely sheared off due to metal fatigue. the bolt head…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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