2024 Ford Ranger VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2024 Ford Ranger has good reliability. There are 10 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Ranger. Severity signals include 1 crash-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Power Train (11), Service Brakes (5), Structure (5).
Ranger reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2024 Ford Ranger issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Power Train11
- Service Brakes5
- Structure5
- Electrical System5
- Air Bags3
- Steering3
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2024 Ford Ranger
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Test drive to check for unexpected drive mode changes
- Inspect brake pedal for excessive travel before engagement
- Check for distorted windshield visibility
- Verify availability of load box reinforcement brackets for bed rails
- Test steering for resistance or failure to return to center
- Check for any error messages related to steering assist
- Ensure rear window defroster does not cause glass damage
2024 Ranger recalls (10)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2024 Ranger. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- VISIBILITYNHTSA 24V597000Aug 9, 2024
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.
- EQUIPMENTNHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025
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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 25V597000Sep 11, 2025
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.
- AIR BAGSNHTSA 25V541000Aug 22, 2025
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V315000May 14, 2025
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.
- SUSPENSIONNHTSA 25V310000May 9, 2025
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.
- VISIBILITYNHTSA 25V237000Apr 11, 2025
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.
- POWER TRAINNHTSA 25V164000Mar 14, 2025
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.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 24V848000Nov 8, 2024
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.
- SUSPENSIONNHTSA 24V770000Oct 16, 2024
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.
Used-market value
2024 Ford Ranger resale snapshot
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2024 Ford Ranger on the road
51,591 2024 Ford Ranger units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
How the 2024 Ford Ranger stacks up against rivals
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Reliability verdict for the 2024 Ford Ranger
With a 77/100 reliability score against a 76/100 segment average, the 2024 Ford Ranger lands slightly above the class norm. That points to generally solid reliability rather than standout performance. The complaint volume is meaningful for a single model year, but it does not, by itself, indicate a single dominant failure pattern.
Issue reports cluster most around the powertrain, with a secondary spread across brakes, electrical, and structural areas. That distribution suggests concerns are not confined to one system, even if the powertrain leads the mix. The recall count is elevated, which raises the likelihood of factory-corrected problems affecting ownership experience.
Overall, the data supports an above-average but not low-risk reliability profile, with moderate buyer risk.
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2024 Ford Ranger — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Ford Ranger reliable?
With a 77/100 reliability score against a 76/100 segment average, the 2024 Ford Ranger lands slightly above the class norm. That points to generally solid reliability rather than standout performance. The complaint volume is meaningful for a single model year, but it does not, by itself, indicate a single dominant failure pattern.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?
10 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2024 Ford Ranger. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Ranger problems?
The most-reported 2024 Ford Ranger problem areas are: Power Train (11), Service Brakes (5), Structure (5).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2024 Ford Ranger?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2024 Ford Ranger, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.