2024 Ford Ranger and Bronco fuel pump mounting bolts may not be tightened
Ford is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts securing the high-pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a fuel system defect that creates fire risk potential. No fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported, qualifying it as High severity under the risk-of-harm criterion.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts may not be tightened properly during manufacturing.
When the bolts are not properly tightened, fuel leaks can occur. In the presence of an ignition source, this creates a risk of vehicle fire.
If you own a 2024 Ranger or Bronco, you should contact a Ford dealer to have the fuel pump mounting bolts inspected and replaced if necessary. Ford Customer Service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed in September 2025, and the repair is free of charge.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 FORD RANGER
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Hazard
- fuel-leak
- fire-risk
- Affected units
- 9
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 (2)
- RANGER
- BRONCO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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