NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Ranger

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

8,164

Active records

Recalls

94

Active records

TSBs

1,033

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

42

Injuries

721

Crashes

764

Fires

245

Top reported issues — Ford Ranger

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Condition issue

3,273

Operating state

1,464

Safety restraint issue

1,120

Braking behavior

644

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

567

Safety restraint behavior

535

Reporting mechanism

480

Engine behavior

449

Noise

429

Fluid issue

419

Thermal issue

397

Driver assistance issue

388

Vibration/harshness

332

Lighting behavior

313

Performance issue

303

Wiper/washer behavior

272

Ride/handling behavior

182

Electrical issue

154

Steering behavior

127

HVAC behavior

107

Access/entry issue

106

Smell

74

Starting behavior

68

Powering on/off behavior

54

Recent change

53

Infotainment behavior

20

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 22, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2019 Ford Ranger because I discovered what I believe to be a serious safety defect involving the rear leaf spring mounting system. My vehicle has approximately 55,000 miles and has been used primarily as a commuter vehicle for driving to and from work in the city. The truck is originally from Virginia and has very minimal rust exposure. While replacing my rear brake pads, I noticed that the area where the rear leaf spring connects to the body/frame…

2025 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 18, 2026


While driving at highway speeds vehicle changes the drive mode at random. Even attempting to go into 4 low at high speeds. If the vehicle is able to change into 4 low at high speeds this could send the vehicle into uncontrollable lock down to the drive train and potently creating uncontrollable spin out. Car has been at the dealership for this issue, but they cannot find any problems or able to replicate the issue.

2024 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 18, 2026


While driving, randomly and intermittently the vehicles drive mode will change on its own, usually requiring the driver to slow down to allow for a 4X4 shift, as called out by messages on the dash and an audible warning. This has happened multiple times and ford cannot replicate this issue. I was going to just replace the drive mode selection knob but as it turns out it's on national backorder.

2025 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 17, 2026


On 6-7 separate occasions, my 2025 Ranger had a sudden and complete loss of accelerator response while slowing down to make a left turn. This also happens on occasion at traffic lights when the light turns and I attempt to turn left. The duration of loss of power has increased with each incident and is very frightening when it occurs. When attempting to accelerate across the road, there was no response or power from the engine to get me through traffic. On each occasions, the safety of…

2020 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 17, 2026


In May of 2025, the transmision of my 2020 Ford Ranger with 35,000 miles jolted and bucked expectadly at traffic lights, I had full loss of engagement of the transmission several times, engine would rev to 4000rpm and no transmission enagement. These issues happened while at traffic stops and while driving in normal conditions. This presented on one occasion with powertrain warning light and the truck going into limp mode. This then reverted to no light but the issues continued, with…

2024 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 16, 2026


one brake rotor has warping issues from faulty made parts,truck only has 11,000 miles and should not have an issue with brake rotors.Espically just one

2021 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Vehicle: 2021 Ford Ranger. Mileage: 44,000 My 2021 Ford Ranger begin experiencing dangerous transmission shifting issues with absolutely no warning signs or indicator lights prior to the incidents. On multiple occasions the truck suddenly and randomly stalled in the middle of the freeway and in the middle of the road, feeling as if the transmission went into neutral with no power to move the vehicle. These incidents occurred multiple times putting myself and my small child at serious risk…

2024 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The truck shifted its drive mode from normal driving into Baja mode by itself, and also shifted the transmission from 2H to 4H, potentially damaging the transmission and causing a safety issue on the highway.

2025 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Purchased this truck new and took on a trip over the weekend. Put on just under 800 miles no issues. This morning while driving to get my wondows tinted I noticed my truck flashing to apply brakes as it was trying to shift itself into 4wd low setting. Sure enough i looked over and the truck was switching drive modes when no one had touched it. Nothing in my cupholder either that could have accidentally bunped it either. I quickly pulled over and pressed the 2 wheel drive button and restarted…

2026 FORD RANGER

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes will not function. This loss of communication can occur with-or-without a trailer connected to the vehicle and can only initiate at vehicle start-up.…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.