The Lemon Index
2023
20255th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 Ford Ranger hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: transmission & drivetrain
94 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–22 mpg combined, EPA
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Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 10 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V268000 (seats), 26V238000 (body structure) and 26V104000 (electrical) done? It has 13 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Ford sent dealers 107 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “20212024 Bronco, 2024 Ranger - Door Window Switch Inoperative With DTC B1087:87 And/Or U2013:23”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Ford's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 94 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 10K miles (2K to 16K km) on the car (10 of all 94 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
When turning vehicle will intermittently lose power for 1 to 2 seconds, and then it suddenly returns.
2024 Ford Ranger owner · NHTSA complaint 11753907
More owner reports
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.
NHTSA complaint 11666772
The battery has been dying since the last update which causes my rear camera to just go black screen when I am reversing my battery shouldn't be dying after a year and my camera should still work
NHTSA complaint 11694083
Fixes owners look up most.
From 189 YouTube videos · 12.7M views · 2024–2025 Ford Ranger
Most-watched topics
- Oil changes & service10K views
First Oil Change for my 2025 Ford Ranger.My Torino (my73Torino) · 10K views
Before you buy, watch
2024 Ford Ranger Sport NextGen | Fix or Repair Daily? | Reliable ba? | Owners ReviewRoadTrip with Me · 51K views
5th Gen Ford Ranger Common ProblemsLRT Outpost · 27K views
The 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat: A Buyer's GuideSparkPlug TV · 5K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2024 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 107 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 20212024 Bronco, 2024 Ranger - Door Window Switch Inoperative With DTC B1087:87 And/Or U2013:23
- 2024 Ranger - Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Fill Neck Leaking At The Reservoir To Neck Seal
- Loss of driver's door switch pack control along
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 13
- Seats · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
- Electrical · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
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.
Show all 13 recalls
- Equipment · recall issued 2025
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2025
The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Airbags · recall issued 2025
The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment.
- Suspension · recall issued 2025
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.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Visibility · recall issued 2025
When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2024
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.
- Suspension · recall issued 2024
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.
- Visibility · recall issued 2024
When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger (Super Crew) PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Ranger (Super Crew) PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,750–$3,550 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Ford Ranger year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 6 older years (1998–2004, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 14 Ford Ranger years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2024 Ford Ranger reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about twice the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 236; 100 is average). 2024 is one of the weaker years of a model that usually draws about half as many complaints as the average car. The Ford Ranger year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2024 Ford Ranger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (39%), electrical (31%) and body structure (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?
13 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Ford Ranger get?
17 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Ford Ranger safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Ford Ranger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 39% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Ford Ranger cost in fuel a year?
About $2,750 to $3,550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?
2.3L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Ford Ranger year is better than the 2024?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works