Ford Ranger 2019–2023 problems by year and mileage
4th generation (T6 / P375)
NHTSA data through 18 October 2026573 complaints, 174 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2019 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- 20,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 270
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2019
- Transmission and driveline92 reports
- Electrical system41 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise34 reports
Recall areas Equipment — electrical · Back over prevention — sensing system · Back over prevention — software
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- 20,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 130
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2020
- Transmission and driveline49 reports
- Engine16 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise14 reports
Recall areas Equipment — electrical · Back over prevention — software · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2021 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 118
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2021
- Transmission and driveline60 reports
- Brakes14 reports
- Engine13 reports
Recall areas Equipment — electrical · Back over prevention — software · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2022 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 37
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2022
- Transmission and driveline17 reports
- Electrical system8 reports
- Engine5 reports
Recall areas Equipment — electrical · Back over prevention — software · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2023 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 18
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2023
- Transmission and driveline5 reports
- Engine3 reports
- Airbag system2 reports
Recall areas Equipment — electrical · Back over prevention — software · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2020; earliest: the 2019, and the 2019 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age). 3 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 19,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 80,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 174
- Recalls
- 18
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline38.9% of complaints · median 64,000 mi
- Electrical system12.2% of complaints · median 15,000 mi
- Engine11.2% of complaints · median 11,000 mi
Owners filed 573 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger; the transmission and driveline leads with 38.9% of them, and half of the 174 that record an odometer reading came by 19,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
41% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2019–2023 Ford Ranger last?
On the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger, half of the 174 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 19,000 miles and 90% by 80,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
1 report came in past 150,000 miles — each one proof that a Ranger reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023 · 174 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
20,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 89 complaints
- First 12,000 miles — 41% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 426
- 25%
- 4,000
- Median
- 19,000
- 75%
- 50,000
- 90%
- 80,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 89 | 51.1% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 28 | 16.1% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 24 | 13.8% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 14 | 8.0% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 12 | 6.9% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 4 | 2.3% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.6% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Ranger problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Brakes46 reportsmedian 1,500middle half 738–16,000
- Throttle and speed control31 reportsmedian 8,000middle half 4,500–38,000
- Engine64 reportsmedian 11,000middle half 860–38,000
- Electrical system70 reportsmedian 15,000middle half 7,000–41,000
- Visibility equipment23 reportsmedian 29,000middle half 27,000–42,000
- Transmission and driveline223 reportsmedian 64,000middle half 18,000–80,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 223 | 38.9% | 64,000 | 18,000–80,000 |
| Electrical system | 70 | 12.2% | 15,000 | 7,000–41,000 |
| Engine | 64 | 11.2% | 11,000 | 860–38,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 61 | 10.6% | — | — |
| Brakes | 46 | 8.0% | 1,500 | 738–16,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 31 | 5.4% | 8,000 | 4,500–38,000 |
| Suspension | 27 | 4.7% | — | — |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 4.0% | — | — |
| Visibility equipment | 23 | 4.0% | 29,000 | 27,000–42,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 3.3% | — | — |
Known problems with the 2019–2023 Ranger
Transmission 2019–2023
10R80 10-speed harsh and erratic shifting — jerking, lunging, clunking and hesitation between gears, with slipping, shuddering and loss of power in worse cases. Root cause in earlier 10R80 builds is a poorly retained bushing in the CDF (Clutch D-F) drum that slides out of position and lets the Teflon sealing ring fail, dropping hydraulic pressure. Addressed through repeated Ford TSBs including TSB 24-2046, and the subject of class action litigation covering Ford's 10R80 applications.
Before you buy a 2019–2023 Ranger: the 3-minute check
Generated from 174 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at an authorized dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for engine repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 11,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Check transmission on 2019–2023 cars. What it looks like: Known problems.
- Years differ here: from 18 to 270 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Ranger problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi81% below | At 90k mi94% below | At 120k mi98% below | At 150k mi99% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 18,000–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 7,000–41,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 860–38,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 738–16,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 4,500–38,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Visibility equipment | 27,000–42,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023 · 174 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 81% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2019–2023 Ford Ranger recalls (18)
NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
1 of these carry a severe advisory — do not drive or park outside; check those first by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the reversing camera and sensors (3), visibility equipment (3), the transmission and driveline (3) (why one area can repeat).
Oct 2025 · 2019–2023 · EquipmentAn electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack…
What can happen. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine…
Sep 2025 · 2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.…
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning…
Jun 2025 · 2019–2023 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023…
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract…
The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
May 2023 · 2019–2023 · EquipmentAn overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As…
What can happen. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label…
Apr 2023 · 2023 · Wheels do not driveLoose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
What can happen. Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
Sep 2022 · 2022 · Fuel System, GasolineAn improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
What can happen. An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
The free fix. Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Jun 2022 · 2022 · VisibilityA windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
What can happen. A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…
Dec 2021 · 2021 · Forward Collision AvoidanceA misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
What can happen. A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB)…
The free fix. Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Oct 2021 · 2019–2021 · Seat BeltsA misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
What can happen. A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not…
Sep 2021 · 2020–2021 · Child SeatAn improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the…
What can happen. An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary. Separately, dealers will replace the non-removable head restraints with removable head…
Sep 2020 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera…
What can happen. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were…
Apr 2020 · 2020 · Power TrainIf the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated…
What can happen. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford…
Mar 2020 · 2019 · VisibilityA resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an…
What can happen. A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Nov 2019 · 2019 · Exterior LightingIntermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
What can happen. Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification…
Oct 2019 · 2019 · VisibilityAn electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
What can happen. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Jul 2019 · 2019 · Seat BeltsImproperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.
What can happen. Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer…
May 2019 · 2019 · Power TrainIf the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever…
What can happen. If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The…
Feb 2019 · 2019 · Power TrainIf the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and…
What can happen. If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 573 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 28 (4.9%)
- Fires
- 7
- Injury reports
- 16
- Fatality reports
- 0
Ranger problems by model year
The 2019 drew the most complaints of this generation, 270, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2022 the fewest among the 4 years with at least 20 complaints, 37. A typical year drew about 124.
That makes the 2019 stand out at roughly 2.2 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 270 | 99 | 20,000† | Transmission and driveline (92) | 11 |
| 2020 | 130 | 33 | 20,000 | Transmission and driveline (49) | 7 |
| 2021 | 118 | 26 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (60) | 6 |
| 2022 | 37 | 8 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (17) | 5 |
| 2023 | 18 | 8 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (5) | 4 |
What Ranger owners reported
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting gear, the transmission shifted hard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact…
2021 · 59,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping in and out of gear. There was no warning light illuminated. After approximately 3 seconds, the transmission shifted into the correct gear. The failure had occurred while driving through an…
2021 · 93,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger equipped with Dunlop Tires. Tire Line: AT2O, Tire Size : 265/65R17 110HI, DOT number DAAH D31R. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the passenger-side rear tire blew out. The thread separated and was on the roadway. The contact was able to continue to drive. The contact…
2019 · 97,000 miles · Tyres
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving, at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shift hard when downshifting and upshifting. The vehicle jerked. The vehicle went into limp mode. There was a reduction of power. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
2020 · 92,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Built from 174 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Ranger generations
- Ranger 1993–1997 339 reports with mileage, most about the hydraulic brake circuit
- Ranger 1998–2011 2,050 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system