Across the 24 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 202 recall campaigns and 7,008 owner complaints for the Ford Ranger. The 1999 model year has the most complaints (785).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 45 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 97 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 119 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 130 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 272 | 13 | 4 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 235 | 9 | 2 of 5 | 18 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 164 | 6 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 169 | 3 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 326 | 9 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 270 | 10 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 272 | 14 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2005 | 11 | 289 | 23 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2004 | 12 | 405 | 42 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 243 | 37 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2002 | 7 | 389 | 45 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2001 | 9 | 558 | 66 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2000 | 8 | 729 | 91 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 1999 | 10 | 785 | 98 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 1998 | 11 | 597 | 67 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 1997 | 7 | 427 | 40 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 1996 | 8 | 430 | 42 | Not rated | 18 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 430 |
| 1997 | 427 |
| 1998 | 597 |
| 1999 | 785 |
| 2000 | 729 |
| 2001 | 558 |
| 2002 | 389 |
| 2003 | 243 |
| 2004 | 405 |
| 2005 | 289 |
| 2006 | 272 |
| 2007 | 270 |
| 2008 | 326 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 164 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2019 | 272 |
| 2020 | 130 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 97 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Ford 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.