2024 Ford Ranger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
13 safety recalls list the 2024 Ford Ranger, and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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13 safety recalls for the 2024 Ford Ranger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Critical fasteners (seats)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number…
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Electrical system and sun visor (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)
Ford 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,…
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer…
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Engine block heater (equipment)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
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Curtain (air bags)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
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Suspension: upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
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Software (back over prevention)
Ford 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…
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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Power window devices and controls (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
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Valves/valve body (power train)
Ford 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger vehicles. The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for a fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line to the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…
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Suspension: upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner…
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Power window devices and controls (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Ford Ranger have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,319 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 46 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On 10/05/2026 at about 35 mph, driving on a normal street in good weather, for no apparent reason... my 2024 Ranger Raptor decided to auto change to all other driving modes, one after another (i.e. 2H”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Engine
“When the fuel tank gets to 1/2 tank while making left hand turns, the accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive for 2 - 5 seconds. As the tank gets lower, the problem is more pronounced.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Ford Ranger (Ranger 2WD, Ranger 4WD, Ranger RAPTOR 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 18–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/2.7/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
Compare Ford Ranger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Ranger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1978 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford Ranger | 5 | 11 |
| 1984 Ford Ranger | 6 | 12 |
| 1985 Ford Ranger | 1 | 27 |
| 1986 Ford Ranger | 4 | 35 |
| 1987 Ford Ranger | 4 | 50 |
| 1988 Ford Ranger | 1 | 89 |
| 1989 Ford Ranger | 1 | 73 |
| 1990 Ford Ranger | 3 | 105 |
| 1991 Ford Ranger | 2 | 132 |
| 1992 Ford Ranger | 2 | 189 |
| 1993 Ford Ranger | 3 | 232 |
| 1994 Ford Ranger | 4 | 438 |
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1 | 321 |
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 2 | 413 |
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 1 | 411 |
| 1998 Ford Ranger | 5 | 576 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger | 4 | 755 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 3 | 670 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 4 | 515 |
| 2002 Ford Ranger | 3 | 346 |
| 2003 Ford Ranger | 1 | 243 |
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 10 | 404 |
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 9 | 289 |
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 12 | 271 |
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 5 | 270 |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 5 | 326 |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 7 | 169 |
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 8 | 156 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger | 5 | 235 |
| 2014 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 11 | 268 |
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 7 | 129 |
| 2021 Ford Ranger | 6 | 117 |
| 2022 Ford Ranger | 5 | 37 |
| 2023 Ford Ranger | 4 | 18 |
| 2024 Ford Ranger | 13 | 86 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | 13 | 43 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 8 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2024 Ford Ranger
How do I know if my 2024 Ford Ranger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 13 campaigns currently list the 2024 Ford Ranger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V597000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.