Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Ranger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Ranger has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 96 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V268000 Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V238000 Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V597000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V541000 Air Bag May Tear/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V310000 Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V237000 Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V164000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V848000 Bracket May Damage Fuel Line and Cause Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V770000 Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V597000 Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
Of the 96 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 96 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,700–$9,300AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Ranger shows a mixed reliability outlook, with power train and electrical issues leading complaints. While manageable, these issues may raise repair frequency beyond typical expectations, resulting in an average overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 20,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 15,000–40,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| brake system | 25,000–55,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change and inspection
- brake pad replacement
- tire rotation and alignment
- air filter replacement
- coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- delayed gear shifts
- frequent electrical faults
- unusual braking noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Ranger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.