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2024 Ford Ranger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 13
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 93
Latest campaign: Apr 28, 2026

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Sep 11, 2025	25V597000 24V848000
Suspension	2	May 9, 2025	25V310000 24V770000
Visibility	2	Apr 11, 2025	25V237000 24V597000
Seats	1	Apr 28, 2026	26V268000
Structure	1	Apr 14, 2026	26V238000
Electrical system	1	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000
Equipment	1	Oct 10, 2025	25V685000
Air bags	1	Aug 22, 2025	25V541000
Back over prevention	1	May 9, 2025	25V315000
Power train	1	Mar 14, 2025	25V164000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 28, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 28, 202626V268000	Seats: critical fasteners A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V268000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V268000 · Apr 28, 2026
Apr 14, 202626V238000	Structure: interior panels sun visor Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V238000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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 of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V238000 · Apr 14, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000	Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V685000	Equipment: electrical engine block heater An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V685000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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 September 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V685000 · Oct 10, 2025
Sep 11, 202525V597000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V597000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V597000 · Sep 11, 2025
Aug 22, 202525V541000	Air bags: side/window curtain Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V541000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V541000 · Aug 22, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component93

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

93Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Power train	37	40	1	0
Electrical system	28	30	0	1
Unknown or other	11	12	0	0
Engine	10	11	0	0
Structure	9	10	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	9	0	0
Service brakes	7	8	1	0
Steering	6	6	0	1
Suspension	4	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	4	0	0
Air bags	3	3	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	3	1	0
Seats	2	2	0	0
Wheels	2	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	2	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771019
Power train
“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning in either direction, an abnormal sound was heard coming from under the rear of the vehicle, and the vehicle…”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770746
Power train
“The vehicle intermittently changes its drive mode on its own, with no input from the driver. This has happened approximately 6 to 12 times. It occurs in two situations.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770521

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2024 Ford Ranger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Ranger. The most recent, 26V268000 (reported April 28, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Ford Ranger recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (2), visibility (2), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Ford Ranger?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Ford Ranger?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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Recall summary by component13

Safety recalls13

Seats: critical fasteners

Structure: interior panels sun visor

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Air bags: side/window curtain