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Ford Ranger

8,474 federal complaints across 40 model years (1983-2026) · 102 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Ranger, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 1999 Ford Ranger - 592 complaints in its first 8 years (755 to date)
  2. 2000 Ford Ranger - 489 complaints in its first 8 years (670 to date)
  3. 1998 Ford Ranger - 476 complaints in its first 8 years (576 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2007 Ford Ranger - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
  2. 2008 Ford Ranger - 44 complaints in its first 8 years (326 to date)
  3. 1990 Ford Ranger - 51 complaints in its first 8 years (105 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Air bags
1,899
Power train
920
Tires
900
Brakes
885
Body & structure
754
Electrical system
684

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 Ford Ranger778
2025 Ford Ranger434313
2024 Ford Ranger888813
2023 Ford Ranger18184
2022 Ford Ranger37375
2021 Ford Ranger1171176
2020 Ford Ranger1291297
2019 Ford Ranger26926911
2017 Ford Ranger110
2016 Ford Ranger110
2014 Ford Ranger110
2011 Ford Ranger2352045
2010 Ford Ranger1561378
2009 Ford Ranger1691187
2008 Ford Ranger326445
2007 Ford Ranger270305
2006 Ford Ranger2715412
2005 Ford Ranger289969
2004 Ford Ranger40414710
2003 Ford Ranger2431551
2002 Ford Ranger3462443
2001 Ford Ranger5153194
2000 Ford Ranger6704893
1999 Ford Ranger7555924
1998 Ford Ranger5764765
1997 Ford Ranger4113141
1996 Ford Ranger4133342
1995 Ford Ranger3212701
1994 Ford Ranger4383394
1993 Ford Ranger2321853
1992 Ford Ranger1891302
1991 Ford Ranger132762
1990 Ford Ranger105513
1989 Ford Ranger73351
1988 Ford Ranger89451
1987 Ford Ranger5094
1986 Ford Ranger3504
1985 Ford Ranger2701
1984 Ford Ranger1206
1983 Ford Ranger1105

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V6050002026EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen.
26V5480002026Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles.
26V3430002025-2026Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
26V3350002026EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be...
26V2680002024-2026SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
26V2380002024-2026StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape...
26V1220002025Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
26V1040002024-2026Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln...
25V8230002025Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
25V6850002019-2024EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco,...
25V6830002025VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it...
25V6780002025StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended.
25V5970002024Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a...
25V5720002019Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit...
25V5410002024-2026Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment.
25V4880002025Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
25V4420002019-2023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021...
25V3990002025Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from...
25V3150002024Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025...
25V3110002025SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing.
25V3100002024-2025SuspensionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
25V2370002024VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-597.
25V1640002024Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.
24V8480002024Fuel System, GasolineFord 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...
24V7700002024SuspensionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles.
24V5970002024VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles.
23V3790002019-2023EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles.
23V3060002004-2006Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall.
23V283000DO NOT DRIVE2023WheelsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
23V1250002004-2006Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall.