FORD RANGER
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
FORD RANGER Reliability Overview
The FORD RANGER has been produced from 1978 to 2026. Over 49 model years, NHTSA has received 10,313 complaints and issued 265 recall campaigns for this model.
49
Model Years
10,313
Complaints
265
Recalls
1978–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2025 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 20
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2024 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 67
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2022 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 49
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2021 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 132
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2020 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 136
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2019 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 313
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2017 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2016 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2015 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2014 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2011 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 259
Recalls: 6
★★☆☆☆
Top Issue: air-bags
2010 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 170
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2009 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 178
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 340
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 282
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 316
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 353
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 461
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2003 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 310
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2002 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 449
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
2001 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 684
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2000 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 849
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: tires
1999 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 966
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: tires
1998 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 744
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: tires
1997 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 536
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: interior-lighting
1996 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 533
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1995 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 451
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitywindshield-wiperwasher
1994 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 531
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: parking-brakeconventional
1993 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 272
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: tires
1992 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 231
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfront
1991 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 145
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: visibilityrearview-mirrorsdevicesexterior
1990 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 141
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1989 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 88
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1988 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 117
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1987 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 58
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1986 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 50
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1985 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 33
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1984 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1983 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 13
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1979 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-controlaccelerator-pedal
1978 FORD RANGER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2024 | 67 | 10 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 19 | 4 | N/A | power-train |
| 2022 | 49 | 5 | N/A | power-train |
| 2021 | 132 | 6 | N/A | power-train |
| 2020 | 136 | 7 | N/A | power-train |
| 2019 | 313 | 11 | N/A | power-train |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2011 | 259 | 6 | ★★☆☆☆ | air-bags |
| 2010 | 170 | 9 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2009 | 178 | 8 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 340 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 282 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 316 | 12 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 353 | 11 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 461 | 12 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2003 | 310 | 5 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2002 | 449 | 7 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 2001 | 684 | 9 | N/A | suspension |
| 2000 | 849 | 8 | N/A | tires |
| 1999 | 966 | 10 | N/A | tires |
| 1998 | 744 | 11 | N/A | tires |
| 1997 | 536 | 7 | N/A | interior-lighting |
| 1996 | 533 | 8 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1995 | 451 | 7 | N/A | visibilitywindshield-wiperwasher |
| 1994 | 531 | 11 | N/A | parking-brakeconventional |
| 1993 | 272 | 10 | N/A | tires |
| 1992 | 231 | 6 | N/A | suspensionfront |
| 1991 | 145 | 6 | N/A | visibilityrearview-mirrorsdevicesexterior |
| 1990 | 141 | 5 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1989 | 88 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1988 | 117 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1987 | 58 | 5 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1986 | 50 | 5 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1985 | 33 | 3 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1984 | 12 | 8 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1983 | 13 | 7 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | N/A | vehicle-speed-controlaccelerator-pedal |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | N/A | unknown-or-other |