Ranger Raptor · Drive mode / 4WD selector
Drive mode / 4WD selector: What Owners Report
Ranger Raptor Raptor owners report drive mode / 4wd selector problems most often: 23 of 48 defect complaints (47.9%).
- Complaints
- 23
- Share of generation
- 47.9%
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
Verified Complaint Excerpts
Verbatim, grounded excerpts only — every quote below was confirmed against the original NHTSA record. Names are never shown.
“The vehicle will sometimes randomly switch between drive modes with no influence from the driver.”
“Vehicle will attempt to change drive modes while moving without any input from the driver”
“my truck spontaneously shifted into four-wheel drive high and then attempted to switch into four-wheel-drive low”
“truck shifted its drive mode from normal driving into Baja mode by itself”
“the vehicles drive mode will change on its own, usually requiring”
Recalls & Service Bulletins
- Recall 26V468000
Engine compartment wiring could be damaged, causing a fire risk.
- Recall 25V488000
Electronic Brake Booster module may malfunction, causing loss of power brake assist.
- Recall 25V823000
Electronic Brake Booster may fail, causing loss of power brakes and increased crash risk.
- TSB 10252640
Some 2024 Ranger Raptor vehicles make a clicking sound when changing drive modes.
- TSB 10254004
Enhanced pre-delivery inspection for certain 2024 model year vehicles including F-150 Raptor.
- TSB 11007075
Enhanced pre-delivery inspection for certain 2024 F-150 Raptors before sale.
- TSB 11013421
Some 2025 F-150 Raptors may lose power in Transport mode and shortly after.
- TSB 11020055
Some 2025 Bronco Raptors may have issues with their ABS system causing warning lights and soft brakes.
See the full Ranger Raptor reliability data or the full Reliability Index.