2024 Ford Ranger Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 95 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Elevated Reported Activity — 2024 Ford Ranger
The 2024 Ford Ranger shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.
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13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
95
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Ford Ranger (13)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/Lubricant: Valves/Valve Body
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls
A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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…
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2024 Ford Ranger
Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Ranger — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Ford Ranger
Is the 2024 Ford Ranger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Ford Ranger has 13 recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?
The 2024 Ford Ranger has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Ranger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Ford Ranger are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Ford Ranger safe to buy?
The 2024 Ford Ranger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Ranger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Ranger are: 2022, 2023, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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