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2024 Ford Ranger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Ranger.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2024 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup equipped with a turbocharged engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, achieving an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city, 25 highway, and 22 combined. Early reliability indicators for this model year include 56 owner complaints, with the power train as the top issue area, alongside 13 recalls. This record places the 2024 Ranger at a notably challenged outset when viewed against the model’s historical complaint range, which spans from a high of 818 complaints for the 1999 model year to a low of just 1 for the 2014 model year.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/25/22 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length210.6 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase128.7 in
Curb weight5324 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 67.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 25 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Ranger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2024 Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.10 sec405 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.50 sec315 hp4WD
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec405 hp4WD
2024Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.30 sec14.80 sec315 hp4WD
2024Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.60 sec270 hp4WD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Ford Ranger does not yet appear in the federal year-by-year record, which jumps from 2020 (121 complaints, 7 recalls, 1 investigation, 135 TSBs) to earlier sparse entries in 2016-2017. The available data for 2024 itself, however, shows 9 complaints tied to the Power Train, 4 each for Service Brakes and Structure, and 3 for Electrical System, with 1 crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints. Across the generation, the federal record reveals a peak in complaints during 1998-1999 (656 and 818 complaints respectively) followed by a long decline through the mid-2000s, then another notable surge in 2019 (260 complaints, 11 recalls) before the data gap. This suggests the generation has experienced at least two distinct periods of elevated consumer dissatisfaction—one in the late 1990s and another near the end of the previous generation's run. The 2024 model, as a newer generation entry, currently sits at the beginning of what could become a similar complaint arc, though the numbers are still modest. Given that the 2024 Ranger is early in its lifecycle with limited federal history and no fire complaints, it represents a relatively clean slate compared to the 2019 model year which carried 138 TSBs and 260 complaints. **This is a reasonable year to buy, provided the buyer verifies any outstanding manufacturer warranties and reviews the specific Power Train and Service Brake complaints with a mechanic before purchase.**

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
94
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train9
Service Brakes4
Structure4
Electrical System3
Air Bags3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23012026-06-30Power TrainSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the replacement of…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
SSM 549022026-06-05Power TrainFor 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch…
TSB 26-22102026-05-27Power TrainSome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following…
SSM 548572026-05-21Fuel/Propulsion System2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Ranger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Ranger get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.