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2024 Ford Ranger recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Ranger. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RANGER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Ranger, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V268000April 28, 2026Seats › Critical Fasteners
26V238000April 14, 2026Electrical System
26V104000February 20, 2026Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V685000October 10, 2025Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
25V597000September 11, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V541000August 22, 2025Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
25V315000May 9, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V310000May 9, 2025Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
25V237000April 11, 2025Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
25V164000March 14, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body
24V848000November 8, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
24V770000October 16, 2024Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
24V597000August 9, 2024Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Suspension (2) · Visibility (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V268000Manufacturer no. 26S30

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2026
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
179,698 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
November 1, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V268000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V238000Manufacturer no. 26S29

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2026
Owner notification
September 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
140,201 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
December 9, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Components: Electrical System; Structure › Interior Panels › Sun Visor

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V238000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA
February 20, 2026
Owner notification
March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
December 9, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V685000Manufacturer no. 25SA4

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
59,006 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
Not reported – November 19, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V685000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V597000Manufacturer no. 25S90

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Owner notification
September 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
December 19, 2024 – December 19, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V597000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V541000Manufacturer no. 25C41

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
September 26, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
100,900 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V541000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V315000Manufacturer no. 25S49

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
October 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,076,138 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
January 13, 2023 – July 25, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V315000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V310000Manufacturer no. 25S45

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,497 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
September 6, 2024 – January 21, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V310000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V237000Manufacturer no. 25C10

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2025
Owner notification
May 15, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,177 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
January 18, 2023 – July 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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."

Safety risk

A closing window may exert excessive force and pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V237000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V164000Manufacturer no. 25S19

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
269 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
November 15, 2024 – December 15, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V848000Manufacturer no. 24S71

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
November 20, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
65 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
July 19, 2023 – July 27, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V848000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V770000Manufacturer no. 24S64

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2024
Owner notification
November 20, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,416 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
June 3, 2024 – September 4, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V770000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V597000Manufacturer no. 24C24

Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2024
Owner notification
September 13, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
70,483 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Ranger
December 9, 2022 – July 15, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
RANGER

Defect 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."

Safety risk

A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V597000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 28, 2026.