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2022 Ford Ranger problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Ford Ranger has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 38owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 99injuries reported
38 complaints, against an average of 97 for the other 7 Ford Ranger model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Ford Ranger?
The components named most often in the 38 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Ford Ranger owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 38 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Fault codes 2022 Ford Ranger owners mention
Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.
Has the 2022 Ford Ranger been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Ranger as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2022 Ford Ranger recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAFrozen Rearview Camera Screen
Risk: On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
Fix: Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.
UK DVSACrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
Risk: On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
UK DVSARanger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection24S68 – Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection
Risk: On affected vehicles the driver’s seatbelt webbing may have been incorrectly routed through the rubber anchor trim sleeve only instead of being routed through both the rubber and the metal anchor eyelet increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Inspect driver’s seat belt routing replace as necessary.
UK DVSARanger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications.Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.
Fix: Inspect connections. If no leak present retorque connections. If leak found replace pipework.
UK DVSAAffected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.
Risk: Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.
Fix: Check and rework the bolts if necessary.
UK DVSARanger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with…Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.
Risk: Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.
Fix: Remove and replace the driver door window control switch with the correct version.
UK DVSAWhen the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime will not be audible at the same time
Risk: While monitoring vehicles in operation when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (e.g. Seat Belt warnings Lane Keeping warnings) at the same time will not be audible.
Fix: Affected vehicles need to receive updated Instrument Panel Cluster Software
UK DVSAOn the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid…On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level
Risk: On affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level.
Fix: Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a software update that will restore feature functionality.
UK DVSAThe driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal…The driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
Risk: The driver's seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
Fix: Carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner. Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will be retained and the affected part will be replaced.
UK DVSAOn several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to…On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.
Risk: On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.
Fix: Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new software update to restore feature functionality.
UK DVSAThere is a possibility that the steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification
Risk: On the affected vehicles there is a possibility that steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.
Fix: Inspect the bolt that secures the intermediate shaft to the steering column and tighten to specification.
EU Safety GateThe driver's seat belt passes only through the rubber sleeve at the anchorage point and not through the metal anchor loop.In the event of a accident, it could not correctly restrain the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe power child-lock can disengage allowing the rear occupant to open the door from inside although the child lock has beenactuated.This creates a risk of injuries for the occupant.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe nuts connecting the high-pressure lines between the fuel pump and the injector nozzles may not have been correctly tightened.Over time, they could become detached, leading to a fuel leak. Consequently, leaking diesel could come into contact with the exhaust manifold, the turbocharger, or the catalyst, thereby increasing the risk of fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe drive shaft may become detached from the transmission.This can result in a loss of drive power and loss of the transmission's "park" function, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe seat belt retention function may be faulty.This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 29/03/2023
EU Safety GateThe steering column may become detached from the intermediate steering shaft because of a loose bolt, resulting in loss of steering and…The steering column may become detached from the intermediate steering shaft because of a loose bolt, resulting in loss of steering and increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2022 Ford Ranger owners report?
12 of the 38 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
A recall for a block heater was active. They removed the part and they never call back to install the new part. As of now my truck does not have an engine block heater. I emailed and called them and no answers from them. The Sheehy ford at Gaithersburg.
Vehicle was placed into Ford’s Neutral Tow mode according to the owner’s manual before being recreationally towed behind a motorhome. The instrument cluster displayed Ford’s confirmation that Neutral Tow was enabled and the vehicle was ready for four-wheel-down towing. The transmission failure occurred during the second day of towing. After highway travel, the transmission severely overheated, expelled transmission fluid and lost all ability to move in forward or reverse. Diagnostic code P0218, transmission over-temperature, was present. Neutral Tow was no longer enabled when the vehicle was…
Transmission. Total mechanical failure. TSB. 23-2250 TBS 24-2101 TBS. 25-2134. Transmission fluid was replaced at 83709. Replaced at 104263. Factory schedule 150000. Ford is aware they are selling a product that has Factory mechanical issues.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Inspection available if needed. The ignition coils and spark plugs failed due to Ford’s negligence to provide an engine cover. Water has gotten in to the engine and caused these systems to fail How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The engine violently shakes and causes you to lose speed. I was going 20 under the limit on the highway due to this and could have caused an accident. The vehicle felt as if it was shutting off and I got off at the next available exit. It placed my…
Engine Valve Cover has Cracked. High Pressure Pump Seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. Confirmed by 2 dealerships It has been inspected No warning lamps messages.
I have developed severe chronic neck and back pain due to the shape and position of the headrests in this vehicle (as well as my wife’s 2024 Hyundai Kona). There is no position that does no cause pain, and I am forced to remove them entirely, or lean forward and not use them, causing a lack of support and different muscle tension. This has been confirmed by my physical therapist. Due to NHTSA requirements, I cannot buy a newer vehicle that does not cause this condition, nor even purchase aftermarket replacements. Being forced to drive without a headrest at all is much more dangerous than…
Wiper arm stops working or stays in up position. Intermittent issue.
The ACM (Audio Control Module) failed, causing a network failure in the CAN system. This caused a condition of no speedometer reading, no automatic braking, no adaptive cruise control, no fuel gauge reading, no blind spot monitoring, no forward collision, no rear cross traffic warning. Additionally, while the turn signals worked, there was no inside audio or visual confirmation that it was functioning. Also no high beam headlight indicator and no automatic high-low beams. Cost of repair was $739.00 and the dealer had to order the part.
While driving my 2022 Ford Ranger, the transmission failed to engage Drive. I started my morning as usual, letting the vehicle warm up and the RPMs settle before leaving my neighborhood. As I pulled onto the main road, the truck began acting strangely—I noticed it wasn’t accelerating normally and felt constant gear shifting without gaining speed. To avoid blocking traffic, I pulled over at a local store and shifted into Park. When I tried to shift back into Drive, the transmission would not engage. Pressing the gas felt like the truck was in Neutral. I turned the vehicle off for about a minute…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal were too close together. While driving at various speeds, the contact’s foot slid off the brake pedal onto the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. While reversing, the vehicle automatically backed up, but after depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle jumped several feet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Had someone driving behind me flag me over. I had no tail lights, brake lights, turn signals front or rear or hazzard lights in the front or back. There is only 15,000kms on this truck. Head light low beam and high beam work. trying to get in contact with ford canada and a ford dealership. was scanned at a shop and showed multiple body control module faults and looks like a module. but not touching the vehicle as it has the max warranty they sell this vehicle is in nova scotia, but came from the michigan plant. it will not accept my canadian address
When coming to a stop at a stop sign or light and your foot is a little off on the brake pedal you can simultaneously hit the brake and the accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to not stopping properly. The brake pedal is closer to the floor board when applied than the accelerator pedal.
2022 Ford Ranger: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Ford Ranger reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Ranger; the most common categories were power train (17, 44.7%), electrical system (9, 23.7%), engine (6, 15.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 99 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Ranger?
Across 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (44.7% of complaints), electrical system (23.7% of complaints), engine (15.8% of complaints), service brakes (7.9% of complaints), vehicle speed control (7.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Ranger. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why won't my 2022 Ford Ranger start?
3 of the 38 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Ranger (7.9%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "Truck cut off at an intersection without warning and would not turn back over. After multiple attempts and AAA service members checking batter car would not start. Has power but will not turn over dealership is saying there is a module issue but is not sure." (NHTSA complaint 11630642, December 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2022 Ford Ranger had transmission failures?
3 of the 38 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Ranger (7.9%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. One owner wrote: "Vehicle was placed into Ford’s Neutral Tow mode according to the owner’s manual before being recreationally towed behind a motorhome." (NHTSA complaint 11753520, July 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Ranger
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for RANGER SUPER CAB and RANGER SUPER CREW. How these reports are made.