Ford

Ranger (4th)

2019-2025 · Pickup ยท 4 engines
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (3.9)
565 NHTSA Complaints
17 Recalls
7 Fire Reports
31 Crash Reports
Includes data from: RANGERRANGER (SUPER CAB)RANGER (SUPER CREW)RANGER SUPER CABRANGER SUPER CREW
View all 2 generations of the Ford Ranger → ๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection checklist

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (22.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (27.9% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (22.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (27.9% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Standard
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Standard
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Standard
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Optional
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4/5
Frontal Crash
4/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (29.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
โ€”
Side Crash
โ€”
Rollover
3/5 (25.6% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No

Engine Reliability Ratings

3.0-V6-Gas

3.0L 6-cyl
โœ… Recommended (3.7)
17 complaints 8.5 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
6
electrical
3
body
3
fuel system
2
safety systems
2

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (6 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (3 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (3 complaints)

Same engine used in

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Ford Ranger Unidentified Engine

โš ๏ธ Caution (2.7)
69 complaints 13.8 per year
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
20
electrical
13
other
12
brakes
9
safety systems
8

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (20 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (13 complaints)
Brakes Issues (9 complaints)

TIVCT

2.3L 4-cyl
โŒ Avoid (1.8)
467 complaints 87.2 per year Gasoline
6 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
168
electrical
62
other
60
engine
58
safety systems
50

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (168 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (62 complaints)
Engine Issues (58 complaints)
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

EcoBoost

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo
โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1

Known Issues

Engine Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Ford Ranger regardless of engine variant.

Transmission Issues (194 complaints)
transmission critical
Electrical System Issues (80 complaints)
electrical critical
Engine Issues (62 complaints)
engine critical
Brakes Issues (57 complaints)
brakes critical
Safety Systems Issues (50 complaints)
safety_systems critical

Recalls (17)

25V442000Jun 26, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

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 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

25V685000Oct 9, 2025serious
Equipment

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 and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

25V572000Apr 8, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

23V379000May 25, 2023serious
Equipment

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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

22V451000Jun 23, 2022serious
Visibility

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

22V685000Sep 13, 2022serious
Fuel System

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.

21V765000Sep 29, 2021serious
Seats

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 child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."

21V982000Dec 15, 2021serious
Forward Collision Avoidance

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

21V811000Oct 14, 2021serious
Seat Belts

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

20V575000Sep 22, 2020serious
Back Over Prevention

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 may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

20V137000Sep 2, 2020serious
Visibility

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 electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.

20V197000Mar 3, 2020serious
Powertrain

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, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

19V839000Nov 20, 2019serious
Exterior Lighting

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.

19V366000May 12, 2019serious
Powertrain

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 position.

19V726000Oct 9, 2019serious
Visibility

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

19V518000Oct 6, 2019serious
Seat Belts

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.

19V071000Jan 1, 2019serious
Powertrain

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 without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2019-2025 Ford Ranger problems?

The 2019-2025 Ford Ranger has accumulated 565 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Transmission, Electrical System, Engine. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Ford Ranger engine is most reliable?

The 2019-2025 Ford Ranger was offered with 5 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2.7L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2019-2025 Ford Ranger a good used car?

The 2019-2025 Ford Ranger can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 565 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019-2025 Ford Ranger have?

The 2019-2025 Ford Ranger has 565 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2019-2025 Ford Ranger?

There are 17 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2019-2025 Ford Ranger vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Ford Ranger?

Before buying a used Ford Ranger, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Transmission, Electrical System, Engine, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Ranger?

The 2025 Ford Ranger received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 565 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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