2024 Ford Ranger Fuel Line Recall (24V848)
Ford Motor Company · 65 vehicles · Reported November 8, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 65 2024 Ford Ranger vehicles. 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. A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V848 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V848000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S71 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2024 Ford Ranger |
| Units affected | 65 |
| Build dates | July 19, 2023 to July 27, 2024 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings |
| Safety risk | A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024 Ford Ranger in recall 24V848?
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger vehicles. 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.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Ranger with recall 24V848?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Ranger shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V848?
Recall 24V848 covers 65 vehicles: 2024 Ford Ranger.
NHTSA lists 65 vehicles in this campaign, built July 19, 2023 to July 27, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford | Ranger |
What is the fix for the Ranger fuel line recall?
Yes. 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.
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 November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S71.
When was recall 24V848 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V848 to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 20, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| July 27, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 8, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V848000. |
| November 20, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 23 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 374 days. If your Ranger was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Ranger is part of recall 24V848?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V848 is open on your Ranger, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V848000 is open on your Ranger, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 24S71. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Ranger owners do about recall 24V848?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V848000 applies to your Ranger.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Ranger owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 24V848 was reported on November 8, 2024, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 4 of them (57%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after November 8, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 84 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Ford Ranger: 84 complaints in total, 7 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The truck randomly loses power, sometimes after rounding a corner, getting into turn lane, or over a speedbump the accelerator is dead for 1-2 seconds and the truck does not move forward. It has left me in a precarious position in the middle of the road with on coming traffic.
2024 Ford Ranger owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11681991, filed August 20, 2025
I purchased a Ford Ranger truck with an EPA/NHTSA fuel economy label stating 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, 22 mpg combined. In reality, despite proper maintenance, the vehicle achieves only 16.26 mpg combined and as low as 14.72 mpg in city.
2024 Ford Ranger owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11702371, filed December 1, 2025
Loss of power/accelleration. Multiple times. Issue has always occurred when turning left quickly then trying to accellerate. to make the immediate uphill. The accellerator goes dead for 3-4 seconds, then works. Engine RPM does not speed up when commanded, but then does after several seconds.
2024 Ford Ranger owner, KS, NHTSA complaint 11703525, filed December 7, 2025
Can recall 24V848 make my Ranger a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V848000 does not automatically make your Ranger a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same hoses, lines and piping, and fittings again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2024 Ford Ranger has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V685000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V848
Did the recall 24V848 fix work?
Since recall 24V848 was reported on November 8, 2024, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 4 of them (57%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 20, 2024.
Is the 24V848000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Ranger is part of recall 24V848000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V848000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.