repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 99 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Ranger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-597 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Just a Man, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Ford Ranger has problems
99 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Power train1 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Structure
10Engine
8Fuel/propulsion system
7Service brakes
6Steering
4Air bags
4Suspension
188 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 41 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2024 Ford Ranger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
NewRisk. Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: upper ball joint
Risk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: upper ball joint
Risk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Ranger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ranger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When turning right around a corner with speed the throttle cuts out and there is no response from throttle input. This is very unsafe when you can not control the power input if you need to avoid something in the road. It is an intermittent problem with no dash warning lights, so I have not brought…
While driving a 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor at approximately 40 mph under normal road conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden and uncommanded drive-mode failure. Without any driver interaction with the center console GOAT mode dial, the truck spontaneously began cycling through drive modes and…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission independently shifted. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The…
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