The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V848000·Announced 2024-11-08

Ford Recalls 2024 Ranger Vehicles Due to Fuel Vapor Line Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2024 Ranger vehicles because a fuel vapor line bracket may cause a leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to a fire, which is a significant injury/property-damage risk under the NHTSA rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Ranger vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect in the fuel vapor line bracket, which may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line. This condition can result in damage to the fuel vapor line, leading to a fuel vapor leak.

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to 2024 model year Ranger vehicles.

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 on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
65

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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