2024 Ford Ranger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
38/100
#11 most-complained of 17 Ranger years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Ford Ranger has 83 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 38, and 13 recall campaigns, earning a Caution verdict capped by recall volume rather than complaint severity. It ranks 11th worst out of 17 model years for this model.
- Complaints
- 83
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19.5 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2024 Ford Ranger problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the ABS activating during braking and the truck accelerating instead of slowing, in one case causing a crash.
- Some report a missing part at the front wheel causing the wheel to lock up and the truck to pull to one side at 50 MPH.
- Owners note the truck bed lacks a load box reinforcement bracket, risking cracking or warping if the bed side rails carry more than 88 lbs.
- Some describe a steering assist fault warning appearing while driving, raising concern about loss of power steering.
- Owners report the rear seat latch on the Raptor trim sometimes fails to catch properly, leaving the seatback able to move.
- A few describe the rear defroster heat causing the rear window to shatter in cold weather.
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 lists 83 complaints and a complaint index of 38 for the 2024 Ranger, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Ranger model years. The verdict is capped to Caution because of 11 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, despite the complaint index itself being moderate.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Ford Ranger?
- Transmission & Powertrain leads with 32 complaints, 39% of all complaints, and a median failure mileage of 3,000. Electrical System follows with 26 complaints, 31% of the total.
- 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. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 Ranger compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Ranger ranks 11th worst among 17 model years with data, with a complaint index of 38, better than 2022 (100), 2019 (94), and 2008 (88), all rated Avoid.
- What fuel economy does the 2024 Ford Ranger get?
- EPA rates the 2024 Ranger at 21 mpg combined (19.5 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.