2024 Ford Ranger: common problems and reliability
· 4th generationToo new to grade yet.
83 owner complaints, most about power train. 13 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Ranger?The 2024 Ford Ranger has 83 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 13 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag 10-speed automatic transmission harsh or delayed shifting, valve body failure, and cdf drum seal failure: multiple owners report hard shifting, valve body replacement, and full transmission overhauls, with one owner citing a class action lawsuit and another reporting a $5,000 out-of-warranty replacement.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Ford Ranger vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Ranger?
Across the 25 Ranger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 818 (1999). With 83 complaints, the 2024 Ranger sits below the model's median of 243.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Ranger
visibility:power window devices and controls
Campaign 24V597000Ford 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."
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 24V770000Ford 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 24V848000Ford 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.
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
Campaign 25V164000Ford 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.
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visibility:power window devices and controls
Campaign 25V237000Ford 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."
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 25V310000Ford 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.
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V315000Ford 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.
air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 25V541000Ford 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."
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 25V597000Ford 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.
equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Campaign 25V685000Ford 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.
electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Campaign 26V104000Ford 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."
structure:interior panels:sun visor
Campaign 26V238000Ford 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.
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 26V268000Ford 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.
What owners report on the 4th generation Ranger
Owners of the 2019-2026 Ranger generally praise it as a fun-to-drive, well-sized midsize truck with strong low-end power from the 2.3L EcoBoost, a smooth ride on highways, and a size that fits garages and tight parking spots where a full-size truck would not.
- Very frequent10-speed automatic transmission harsh or delayed shifting, valve body failure, and CDF drum seal failure
Multiple owners report hard shifting, valve body replacement, and full transmission overhauls, with one owner citing a class action lawsuit and another reporting a $5,000 out-of-warranty replacement.
- IsolatedFront USB port failure or obstruction
Owners report gunk buildup and connection issues, resolved by cleaning, replacing the port, or using a shorter data-capable cable.
- IsolatedPark assist or reverse sensing system confusion and malfunction
Owners report uncertainty about whether the feature exists and describe it as a service issue.
- IsolatedEngine failure involving coolant leak into cylinders, intake manifold hole, and long block replacement
One owner reported all three failures occurring together, covered under extended warranty.
- IsolatedWiring harness failure and sensor issues causing engine surges
One owner reported a wiring harness needing full replacement and bad sensors causing surges.
Owner insights for the 4th generation Ranger. Read the full 4th generation owner report.
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