2024 Ford Ranger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Ford Ranger has a complaint index of 38, ranking 11th out of 17 model years, with a Caution verdict capped by 11 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit. Owners most often reported transmission and electrical issues, with 83 total complaints and 13 recalls logged.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #11 of 17 Ranger years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 83
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2024 Ford Ranger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain32 (39%)
- Electrical System26 (31%)
- Engine11 (13%)
- Structure & Body11 (13%)
- Other9 (11%)
- Brakes7 (8%)
- Fuel System7 (8%)
- Steering6 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers describe a delayed acceleration of several seconds when stopped or turning, followed by a sudden surge that made control difficult, especially on icy roads.
- One owner reported the ABS brakes engaging on a snow-covered road and the vehicle accelerating instead of slowing, leading to a crash.
- A front wheel reportedly locked up at 50 mph due to a missing part, pulling the truck to the left.
- Owners say the truck bed can crack, warp, or bend if more than 88 pounds is placed on the bed side rails without an unlisted reinforcement bracket.
- Some report a steering assist fault warning appearing while driving, raising concern about loss of power steering.
- A rear window reportedly shattered from heat generated by the rear defroster in cold, snowy conditions.
2024 Ford Ranger recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V268000Apr 28, 2026Structure & Body179,698 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Fordâs number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V238000Apr 14, 2026Structure & Body140,201 vehicles
Structure:interior panels:sun visor
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.
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
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 campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
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, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
2024 Ford Ranger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Ranger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Ranger reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 Ranger a complaint index of 38, ranking 11th out of 17 model years for the Ranger. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by 11 recall campaigns that require a dealer visit.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Ranger?
- Transmission and Powertrain issues make up 39% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 31%. Structure and Body complaints, including truck bed and seat latch concerns, account for 13%.
- Does the 2024 Ford Ranger have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ranger, covering areas including Structure & Body, Electrical System, Fuel System, Airbags, and Suspension.
- How does the 2024 Ranger compare to other Ranger years?
- With a complaint index of 38, the 2024 Ranger ranks better than years like 2022 (index 100) and 2019 (index 94), which carry Avoid verdicts, but worse than lower-index years like 2023 (index 19).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Ranger?
- EPA rates the 2024 Ranger at 21 mpg combined (19.5 city, 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.