NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
This page covers 20 recalls, 51 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Ford Ranger.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2024 Ranger's complaint picture is led by powertrain and electrical issues. On the powertrain side, owners most often describe transmission behavior during low-speed driving, hard downshifts that can feel like a rear-end collision, along with engine hesitation under acceleration, particularly when merging into faster-moving traffic. The electrical system draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting wiring concerns in the A-pillar area that they associate with lighting irregularities and potential heat or smoke. Structural complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume. A smaller number of owners also report brake pedal concerns, specifically a soft pedal that travels unusually far toward the floor and inconsistent engagement, and rear camera visibility problems when towing, where an on-screen message blocks the trailer view.
51
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Ranger has 20 recalls, the most serious being a front upper control arm that can detach from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering control.
Several recalls involve fire risk: the fuel vapor line can be damaged by a nearby bracket, the high-pressure fuel pump bolts may not be properly tightened, and sun visor or headliner wiring can short circuit and ignite in the A-pillar area. The engine block heater can crack, leak coolant, and short circuit when plugged in. The transmission valve body may cause the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or neutral.
On the occupant safety side, front seat pivot bolts can loosen and allow the seat to shift in a crash, and side curtain airbags can tear against the B-pillar reinforcement and fail to protect occupants properly. Trailer lights or brakes may not function on vehicles towing a trailer. The power windows can fail to reverse when they detect an obstruction while closing, and a prior repair attempt did not fully resolve this for some vehicles. The rearview camera image can also freeze or disappear when backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot bolts in the front seat height adjuster may loosen and detach due to a manufacturing defect, causing the seat to shift during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the height-adjust links and pivot bolts, and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sun visor wiring may be manufactured or installed improperly, risking damage that could cause electrical short circuits or sparking.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sun visor wiring harness, replace it if needed, and update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be positioned incorrectly or have excessive tape buildup, causing wires to become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect wiring for damage, update body control module software, and replace damaged harnesses as needed, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the high pressure fuel pump may not be tight enough, allowing fuel to leak from the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may tear when they deploy because they contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements.
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective shields on the side curtain air bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain airbags may contact the B-pillar reinforcement flange, preventing them from inflating properly during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealership will install a protective shield on the side curtain airbags to prevent contact with the B-pillar reinforcement flange.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener securing the front upper control arm ball joint may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ball joint fastener and tighten or replace it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the ball joints that connect the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not be tight enough. This can cause the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle, leading to loss of steering control.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect for loose or missing nuts. If found, the dealer will replace the affected ball joint(s) and steering knuckle(s).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window global closing feature may fail to reverse when it detects an object in the window's path, not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly when in reverse or neutral.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fuel vapor line bracket may have been installed incorrectly on certain trucks with a 2.7L engine. The bracket can damage the fuel vapor line, causing a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the bracket installation, secure the fuel vapor line as needed, and repair or replace it if damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel vapor line bracket may be positioned too close to the fuel vapor line, potentially causing the line to become damaged and leak fuel vapor.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel vapor line bracket and install a tie strap to secure the fuel vapor line, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts connecting the front upper control arms to the steering knuckles may not be properly tightened. A loose or missing nut could cause the upper control arm to separate, resulting in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect for loose or missing nuts. If found, they will replace the affected ball joints and steering knuckles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the front upper control arm ball joint may not have been installed or tightened properly, which could allow the front upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check that the ball joint fastener is tight. If loose or missing, they will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the automatic window reversal system from working when using the key fob to close windows. If an object blocks a window, it may not stop and retract as it should.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the software in your door modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic window reversal feature may fail to activate when the global closing function detects an obstruction, preventing windows from rolling back up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in the driver and passenger door modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
