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2024 Ford Ranger: recalls and problems

No recalls and 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
84complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Ford Ranger. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train33 · 39%
  • Electrical System26 · 31%
  • Unknown Or Other9 · 11%
  • Structure9 · 11%
  • Engine8 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 8%
  • Service Brakes7 · 8%
  • Steering6 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 5%
  • Suspension3 · 4%

What owners report

Power Train

The truck randomly starts changing drive modes while at speed. it moves from normal mode and goes into baja mode then trys going into 4h and 4l, rock crawl mode, etc. safety problem is that you are at speed and it tries to put itself into 4l or rock crawl or any 4 wheel mode. this happens on pavement which can create catastrophic traction problems. the problem is random and has not been reproduced. it has been t

Steering,Power Train,Engine

My truck has selectable drive modes. these drive modes control steering effort, suspension, shift points, the four-wheel drive system, abs, and exhaust. my truck changes drive modes on its own without any input. going down the highway, my truck is tried to go into rock crawl modes several times. if this happens, my truck will go into four low and the components above will be affected. a cursory google search lead

Unknown Or Other

The drive mode changes without any input. driving down the road it randomly changes from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive. since it's random, it can't be reproduced by dealership. it's dangerous.

Electrical System

The drive mode suddenly changes without input from the driver. sometimes the vehicle will change from 2h to 4h without touching the mode selector knob. this is dangerous for the vehicle to randomly change drive settings without the driver knowing. there is an electrical issue or short in the mode selector dial.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Ranger. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.