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Ford · Large Pickup truck

2024 Ford Ranger

Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
28 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls5 critical 13
Complaints2 crash · 1 injured reported 95
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019

The 2024 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ranger 2WD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 95 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Ford Ranger — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ford Ranger · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Ranger 2WDGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo212522$3,050
Ranger 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202422$3,050
Ranger 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192320$3,350
Ranger RAPTOR 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo161817$3,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47368, 47370, 47613, 47371.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Ranger 2WD, Ranger 4WD, Ranger RAPTOR 4WD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Ranger 4WD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
GVWR classClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders4
Displacement2.3 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Parking assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Optional: Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length210.6 in
Width (body, without mirrors)75.6–79.9 in
Height74.4–76.0 in
Wheelbase128.7 in
Track, front63.8 in
Track, rear67.3 in
Curb weight4,414–5,324 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: Raptor Supercrew 3.0L 4WD, Supercrew 2.3L 4WD, Supercrew 2.7L 4WD. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (13)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seats

26S30
179,698 vehicles 34% reported repaired
Problem Ford 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. Risk A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V268000 reported Apr 28, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

26S29
140,201 vehicles
Problem Ford 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. Risk Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V238000 reported Apr 14, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles 66% reported repaired
Problem Ford 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." Risk 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, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V104000 reported Feb 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Equipment

25SA4
59,006 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. 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 December 2026. Owners may contact Ford
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 reported Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

25S90
9 vehicles 56% reported repaired built Dec 19, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V597000 reported Sep 11, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

25C41
100,900 vehicles 68% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V541000 reported Aug 22, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Jan 13, 2023 – Jul 25, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Suspension

25S45
4,497 vehicles 82% reported repaired built Sep 6, 2024 – Jan 21, 2025
Problem 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. Risk A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V310000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

25C10
1,177 vehicles 67% reported repaired built Jan 18, 2023 – Jul 16, 2024
Problem 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." Risk A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V237000 reported Apr 11, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

25S19
269 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Nov 15, 2024 – Dec 15, 2024
Problem 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. Risk Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V164000 reported Mar 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

24S71
65 vehicles 69% reported repaired built Jul 19, 2023 – Jul 27, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V848000 reported Nov 8, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Suspension

24S64
2,416 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Jun 3, 2024 – Sep 4, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V770000 reported Oct 16, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

24C24
70,483 vehicles 85% reported repaired built Dec 9, 2022 – Jul 15, 2024
Problem 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." Risk A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V597000 reported Aug 9, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Ranger

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2024 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ford’s own VIN lookup →

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
95complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

14 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 68,171 Ranger built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2024: 7 · 2025: 33 · 2026: 55

Most-cited components

Power Train 38
Electrical System 29
Unspecified 11
Structure 10
Engine 10
Fuel/Propulsion System 8

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

When driving truck especially in rolling traffic truck has hard time downshifting and clunky and lunches as transmition tries to figure what gear to be in. It is an intermittently happening but now evolved to completely dropping out of gear goes into neutral were you can rev engine without truck moving foward.
Power Train Aug 10, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11679678
When truck was new at 400 miles Abs traction controll rear collision and all braking erro codes were displayed on dash. Brought to dealer had a bad wheel speed sensor in rear. At that time I asked about large amount of rear brakes dust on vehicle like if the brakes were dragging. Technician said just poor oem pads.
Service Brakes Aug 10, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11679680
ive had 2 seperate issues with my 2024 for ranger one is a steering assist fault the other is a electric fault on the speedometer jumping up and down while its in park and causing an issue
Steering Jul 29, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11676873
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while trying to purchase a diamond back bed cover, upon further investigation, it was found that the vehicle was missing the load box reinforcement bracket. The missing bracket might cause the structural performance of the bed to fail.
Structure at 10,000 miles Jul 21, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11675055
Certain buttons don't work on the steering wheel. Usually temporary. Sometime the center console won't load at start up. The lane keeping system and speed control don't follow the instructions in the setup menu
Electrical System Jun 13, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11666772
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact had trouble seeing out of the windshield and became aware that the front windshield was distorted.
Visibility/Wiper at 1,000 miles May 20, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11662066

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 4 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 5.9 per 100,000 built. Every Ranger model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆23%
PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆28%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 107
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-19
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 84 service bulletins, 13 over-the-air updates, 9 others

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Equipment.

  • SSM 55257 Service bulletin
    2026-10-19 · Power Train
  • Some 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a rotary selectable drive mode control may exhibit a condition where the Drive Mode will change uncommanded (without driver input) while driving with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the all-terrain control module (ATCM) or anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be due to an intermittent concern with the ATCM. To correct the condition, rep
  • TSB 26-2442 Service bulletin
    2026-10-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
  • SSM 55228 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (
  • BCM-26.7.1 Ranger Over-the-air update
    2026-09-16 · Structure — Body
  • 26S29 Recall remedy: -Updates the Body Control Module to remove sun visor light operation in case of a short
  • TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F Over-the-air update
    2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other
  • Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
  • ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Over-the-air update
    2026-09-09 · Electrical System
  • Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
  • SSM 55118 Service bulletin
    2026-08-25 · Electrical System
  • Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or before 01-Feb-2025 may exhibit all of the following symptoms: - "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
  • SSM 55100 Service bulletin
    2026-08-22 · Seats
  • For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cov

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
B1087
B1087 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B1330
B1330 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Structure2 bulletins
C1744Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P0071
P0071 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0072
P0072 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0073
P0073 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P06DAManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
P06DBManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
U2013
U2013 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
U2100
U2100 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U3002Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Ford Ranger failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.26% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%).

New York inspections 2.3%

failed emissions

1,532 initial inspections of 1,504 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2024 RangerEvery 2024 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.3%1.5%1,275
Failed the safety inspection0.26%0.74%1,532
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.20%0.17%1,532
Miles driven a year7,5729,424odometer at inspection
Average odometer17,61721,104odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2024 vehicle” is every 2024 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Ranger by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 F 8 8 23 mpg2025 F 13 44 23 mpg2024 this page F 13 95 22 mpg2023 D 4 18 Do not drive2022 D 5 38 23 mpg2021 D 6 118 23 mpg2020 D 7 130 23 mpg2019 F 11 270 23 mpg

Common questions about the 2024 Ranger

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2024 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 13 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Ranger, 5 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V238000, covering Electrical System. 3 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: December 2026, October 2026. 2 campaigns are phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2024 Ford Ranger?

NHTSA gave the 2024 Ford Ranger 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (28/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Ranger?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2024 Ford Ranger, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2024 Ford Ranger?

Transport Canada measured it at 210.6 in long, 75.6–79.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 74.4–76.0 in tall, on a 128.7 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,414–5,324 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2024 Ford Ranger?

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Ranger, most often about power train, electrical system, unspecified. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2024 Ford Ranger?

The EPA smog rating for the 2024 Ford Ranger is 6 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2024 Ford Ranger?

The manufacturer has filed 107 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Ranger, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-10-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2024 Ford Ranger do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Ford Ranger failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.26% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations4 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls13NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints95NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins107NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA7 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2022 Ranger The Ranger model year with the cleanest record on file — grade D, 5 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Ranger by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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