2024 FORD Ranger

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

10RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data3InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2024 Ford Ranger displays a troubling reliability landscape marked by multiple recalls, particularly impacting visibility and suspension systems. These issues necessitate close scrutiny for both current owners and potential buyers to ensure safe operation.

Key Factor:Multiple recalls raise concerns

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

The presence of ten recalls for the 2024 Ford Ranger is a significant red flag, especially in critical areas like visibility, suspension, and fuel systems. The fact that these recalls pertain to fundamental safety components means that the likelihood of experiencing operational hazards increases substantially. For a segment where durability and reliability are paramount, such defects can tarnish the Ranger's standing among competitors in the midsize truck category. In an era when consumers expect vehicles to be engineered with high safety standards, these recalls reflect negatively on Ford's commitment to quality control for this particular model year. Buyers in this segment are typically looking for dependability for both daily commuting and work-related tasks; therefore, encountering these issues can lead to distrust in the brand's ability to deliver on those expectations.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Various
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.6)
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    Summary: Year-over-year, Ford has typically maintained a solid reputation in terms of vehicle safety; however, the 2024 Ranger’s recall frequency suggests a deviation from their historical performance. Compared to segment expectations, this model faces challenges that may impact its long-term reliability perception.
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

0/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-80
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-15

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2024 FORD Ranger

Model Year2024
MakeFORD
ModelRanger
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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No Consumer Complaints Reported

Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 FORD Ranger. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

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Primary Risk Areas

VISIBILITYSUSPENSIONFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEPOWER TRAINBACK OVER PREVENTIONAIR BAGSEQUIPMENT

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Visibility System

Issue: Windows failing to reverse on obstruction detection.

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Verify proper window function before driving; avoid using global closing feature until confirmed safe.

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Test power window functionality extensively prior to purchase; check if recall repairs were completed.

Campaigns:23V12323V456
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Suspension Control Arm

Issue: Potential detachment of front upper control arm due to improperly installed ball joint nut.

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Schedule an inspection of suspension components at your earliest convenience.

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Ask if previous service records include inspection or repair documentation related to suspension issues.

Campaign:23V789
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Fuel System

Issue: "Insufficient clearance may lead to fuel vapor leaks from damaged lines."

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"Monitor for fuel odor or leaks frequently; consider immediate inspection if any signs appear."

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Confirm if fuel system repairs have been performed as per recall notices.

Campaign:23V012
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (10)

Campaign: 24V597000

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Summary

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, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V770000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V848000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 mailed November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S71.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V164000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 for this recall is 25S19.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V237000

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Summary

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C10.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V310000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V315000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Summary

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 rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence

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 becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V541000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Summary

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."

Consequence

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 25C41.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V597000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Summary

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.

Consequence

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 number for this recall is 25S90.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 25V685000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Summary

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 is plugged in.

Consequence

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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Investigations

3 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2024 Ranger.

INV-2024-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Ranger performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 24,642
INV-2024-1001🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Ranger performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 25,325
INV-2024-1002🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Ranger performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 10,850

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

"What should I know about the recalls affecting the 2024 Ford Ranger?"

This model has been recalled ten times primarily due to critical safety components like visibility systems and suspension parts. Owners must remain informed about these recalls as they directly impact operational safety and vehicle integrity.

"How do the issues with the Ford Ranger compare with similar trucks in its class?"

When comparing the Ranger with rivals such as the Toyota Tacoma or Chevrolet Colorado, its high number of recalls is concerning. Typically, consumers expect better reliability from midsize trucks known for tough conditions.

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“‰Elevated Activity

Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new visibility components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 150% versus the 2023 version.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified FORD service centerβ€”repairs are performed at no cost to you.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in FORD's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FORD recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later Ranger iterations (2025+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a FORD specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.