Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Ford Ranger problems
Owners filed 270 complaints about the 2007 Ford Ranger with NHTSA between Feb 2007 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (236).
Complaints
270
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
10
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags236
- Structure13
- Electrical system5
- Tires5
- Suspension4
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Visibility2
- Equipment2
- Power train2
- Wheels2
- Steering1
- Engine1
- Service brakes1
- Exterior lighting1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 5, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
6
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126
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3
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 126 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
236 reports8 crashes5 related recalls
“The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted.”
Structure
13 reports
“The frame on my ranger is so rust the spare tire came out from under the truck . I’ve tried to find a used one but no one has them because this is a problem I’ve come to find out with everyone’s. So if you can help me or tell me why these vehicles haven’t been recalled over this problem please get back in touch with me. Thanks”
Electrical system
5 reports1 fire
“I have waited years to get the air bags repaired. My wife is scared to ride in the truck. Now the electronics have started messing up. Ford should have to pay me back some of what this vehicle cost because of poor quality workmanship.”
Tires
5 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD DRIVEN OVER A PATCH IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD AND INTO A FIELD. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 195,000. CONSUMER STATED THE CABLE THAT RAISES AND LOWER SPARE TIRE BROKE.”
Suspension
4 reports2 crashes
“TAKATA RECALL, STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. MY TRANSMISSION REVERSE BAND WENT BAD AT 99,985 MILES... ON A LIGHT DRIVEN CAR THE SHACKLES THAT HOLD THEREAT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THE TRUCK BED IS DUST, COMPLETELY SHOT THE PASSENGER DOOR IS ROTTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM AND THE DRIVERS DOOR IS RIGHT BEHIND IT. THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT... AND OTHER THAN THAT ITS GOOD”
Engine and engine cooling
3 reports
“THE TRUCK WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH. FOUND CODES PO171 AND P2195 FOR O2 SENSOR STUCK LEAN AND BANK 1 LEAN. REPLACED B1S1 O2 SENSOR ALSO MASS AIR SENSOR. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 33,500 MILES DRIVEN. ALSO HAD TO RELINE FRONT DISC BRAKES ,REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND RELINE REAR BRAKES AND REPLACE BRAKE DRUMS. THIS TRUCK IS NOT DRIVEN HARD. SEEMS LIKE ALOT OF PROBLEMS FOR ONLY 33,500 MILES. *UTR”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 5, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.