Linear flux-switching permanent magnet (LFSPM) machines have high power density and simple robust stator structure,which shows significant potential in long stroke applications. However,linear motors are required to have high thrust density and low thrust ripple in many applications. Therefore,the research on the issues causing the thrust force ripple and corresponding suppression methods are important means to enhance the application potential of the LFSPM machines. Through the finite element analysis (FEA) method,the end effect of LFSPM machine is improved by using different structures of the additional teeth,and the end force is reduced. Based on this,different thrust ripple reduction methods are employed and compared to suppress different thrust ripple components of the LFSPM machine. In the process of comparison,a step (staggered tooth) displacement selection method is given. It shows that each structure can reduce the thrust force ripple while taking into account the average output thrust force. FEA verifies the universality of the proposed method,and it can be used in LFSPM machines with different structures to reduce the thrust force ripple while taking into account the average output thrust.