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Ford Ranger Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 732 owner complaints for the Ford Ranger. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Ranger by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 0 | 9 | |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | 0 | 45 | |
| 2024 Ford Ranger | 0 | 99 | |
| 2023 Ford Ranger | 0 | 19 | |
| 2022 Ford Ranger | 0 | 38 | |
| 2021 Ford Ranger | 0 | 119 | |
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 7 | 131 | |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 11 | 272 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Ranger: questions owners ask
Which Ford Ranger year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Ranger model years with the most are the 2019 (272), 2020 (131) and 2021 (119). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Ranger years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (19), 2022 (38) and 2024 (99), out of 6 model years from 2019 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Ford Ranger model years, 18 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (11), 2020 (7) and 2021 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
65 owner complaints across 5 Ford Ranger model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2019 (25), 2020 (17) and 2021 (17) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most stalling complaints?
57 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ranger model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2019 (22), 2020 (17) and 2021 (9) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most transmission failure complaints?
40 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ranger model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2021 (16), 2019 (12) and 2020 (9) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
36 owner complaints across 3 Ford Ranger model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2019 (16), 2020 (10) and 2021 (10) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most check engine light complaints?
22 owner complaints across 3 Ford Ranger model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2019 (12), 2021 (6) and 2020 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ranger years have the most rust and paint complaints?
18 owner complaints across 2 Ford Ranger model years describe rust, corrosion or peeling paint. The most were filed for the 2019 (12) and 2020 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Ford Ranger fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Ranger's first-time failure rate ranged from 12.1% for cars first registered in 2021 to 43.7% for 2010, across 12 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, suspension, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.