Ford Ranger 2019–2023 problems by year and mileage
4th generation (T6 / P375)
NHTSA data through 24 September 2026563 complaints, 174 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
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The 2019 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- 20,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 267
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2019 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2019
- Transmission and driveline92 reports
- Electrical system40 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise34 reports
11 recall campaigns name the 2019: Equipment — electrical; Back over prevention — sensing system; Back over prevention — software. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2020 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- 20,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 127
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2020
- Transmission and driveline48 reports
- Engine16 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise13 reports
7 recall campaigns name the 2020: Equipment — electrical; Back over prevention — software; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2021 Ford Ranger
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 114
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2021
- Transmission and driveline57 reports
- Brakes14 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise13 reports
6 recall campaigns name the 2021: Equipment — electrical; Back over prevention — software; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
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
5 recall campaigns name the 2022: Equipment — electrical; Back over prevention — software; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
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
4 recall campaigns name the 2023: Equipment — electrical; Back over prevention — software; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. † marks a year whose median likely understates the mileage: much of its reporting came after 2020, when most complaints stopped recording an odometer reading. The 2020 reports latest and the 2019 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2019 has had 1 more year on the road to accumulate mileage. 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 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading, so the median likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline38.9% of complaints · median 64,000 mi
- Electrical system12.3% of complaints · median 15,000 mi
- Engine11.2% of complaints · median 11,000 mi
Owners filed 563 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. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
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.
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How many miles does a 2019–2023 Ford Ranger last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. 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.
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
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 89 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 41% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 426
- 25%
- 3,900
- Median
- 19,204
- 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. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Ranger problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Brakes46 reports1,500738–16,000Brakes: 46 reports, median 1,500 miles, middle half 738 to 16,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control31 reports8,0004,500–38,000Throttle and speed control: 31 reports, median 8,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 38,000 miles.
- Engine63 reports11,000860–38,000Engine: 63 reports, median 11,000 miles, middle half 860 to 38,000 miles.
- Electrical system69 reports15,0007,000–41,000Electrical system: 69 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 41,000 miles.
- Visibility equipment23 reports29,00027,000–42,000Visibility equipment: 23 reports, median 29,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 42,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline219 reports64,00018,000–80,000Transmission and driveline: 219 reports, median 64,000 miles, middle half 18,000 to 80,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 219 | 38.9% | 64,000 | 18,000–80,000 |
| Electrical system | 69 | 12.3% | 15,000 | 7,000–41,000 |
| Engine | 63 | 11.2% | 11,000 | 860–38,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 60 | 10.7% | — | — |
| Brakes | 46 | 8.2% | 1,500 | 738–16,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 31 | 5.5% | 8,000 | 4,500–38,000 |
| Suspension | 26 | 4.6% | — | — |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 4.1% | — | — |
| Visibility equipment | 23 | 4.1% | 29,000 | 27,000–42,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 3.4% | — | — |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 19,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 38.9% of complaints (219 reports, 47 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 64,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 18,000 and 80,000 miles.
A single system taking 38.9% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The electrical system accounts for 12.3% of complaints (69 reports, 29 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 15,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,000 and 41,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.2% of complaints (63 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 11,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 860 and 38,000 miles.
The brakes account for 8.2% of complaints (46 reports, 21 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 1,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 738 and 16,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 5.5% of complaints (31 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 8,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 38,000 miles.
Visibility equipment accounts for 4.1% of complaints (23 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 29,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 42,000 miles.
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. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- 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; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- 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. 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…
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer of a newer example: 41% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, and many of these cars have not covered that yet. The early window may still be ahead, so check what the factory warranty still covers and whether any recall on the VIN is open.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 15,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Ranger problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| 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
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 81% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2019–2023 Ford Ranger recalls (18)
NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the reversing camera and sensors (3), visibility equipment (3), the transmission and driveline (3). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
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
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 563 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 28 (5.0%)
- Fires
- 7
- Injury reports
- 16
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Ranger problems by model year
The 2019 drew the most complaints of this generation, 267, 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 120.
That makes the 2019 stand out at roughly 2.2 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 267 | 99 | 20,000† | Transmission and driveline (92) | 11 |
| 2020 | 127 | 33 | 20,000 | Transmission and driveline (48) | 7 |
| 2021 | 114 | 26 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (57) | 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 2026-09-26 · 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 2,049 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system