2024
Ford Ranger
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 8 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Ranger to be more reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on the Ford brand score and the previous generation of the Ranger.
The 2024 Ford Ranger has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA.
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The 2024 Ford Ranger has been recalled 8 times by NHTSA.
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2024 Pickup trucks Reliability
This Car
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0 - 100
Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger
NA
vs. Similar Cars
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Ford vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2025
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V541000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
100900
BACK OVER PREVENTION
May 14, 2025
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 26, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V315000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1076138
SUSPENSION
May 09, 2025
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V310000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
4497
VISIBILITY
Apr 11, 2025
A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V237000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1168
POWER TRAIN
Mar 14, 2025
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V164000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
269
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 08, 2024
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V848000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
65
SUSPENSION
Oct 16, 2024
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V770000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2416
VISIBILITY
Aug 09, 2024
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
24V597000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
70483
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