Ford Ranger 2019–2023
4th generation (T6 / P375)
NHTSA data through 13 August 2026736 complaints, 219 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 219
- Median of reported failures
- 19,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (29.3%)
- Recalls
- 18
Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
On this generation, 43% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023 · 219 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 = 115 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 43% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 400
- 25%
- 2,250
- Median
- 19,000
- 75%
- 50,000
- 90%
- 80,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 115 | 52.5% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 34 | 15.5% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 31 | 14.2% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 17 | 7.8% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 13 | 5.9% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 6 | 2.7% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
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.
Owners filed 736 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger, and 219 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
43% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 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.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (29.3% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles), the electrical system (9.5% of complaints, typically around 16,000 miles), the engine (8.6% of complaints, typically around 11,000 miles).
18 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2019–2023 Ford Ranger last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2019–2023 Ford Ranger were filed by 19,000 miles and 90% by 80,000 miles — figures drawn from 219 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2019–2023 Ranger: the 3-minute check
Generated from 219 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 any 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. This area fails at a median of 11,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- 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, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 43% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
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 16,000, 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.
What fails, and when
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.
- Forward collision avoidance23 reports15,0007,000–20,000Forward collision avoidance: 23 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 20,000 miles.
- Electrical system70 reports16,0007,000–42,000Electrical system: 70 reports, median 16,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 42,000 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 driveline216 reports64,00020,000–80,000Transmission and driveline: 216 reports, median 64,000 miles, middle half 20,000 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.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 216 | 29.3% | 64,000 | 20,000–80,000 |
| Electrical system | 70 | 9.5% | 16,000 | 7,000–42,000 |
| Engine | 63 | 8.6% | 11,000 | 860–38,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 59 | 8.0% | — | — |
| Brakes | 46 | 6.2% | 1,500 | 738–16,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 31 | 4.2% | 8,000 | 4,500–38,000 |
| Suspension | 24 | 3.3% | — | — |
| Visibility equipment | 23 | 3.1% | 29,000 | 27,000–42,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 3.1% | 15,000 | 7,000–20,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 3.1% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford Ranger 2019–2023 · 219 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 — 82% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
82% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 16,000 mi
- Engine — median 11,000 mi
- Brakes — median 1,500 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 8,000 mi
- Visibility equipment — median 29,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 15,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 20,000–80,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
94% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 64,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 16,000 mi
- Engine — median 11,000 mi
- Brakes — median 1,500 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 8,000 mi
- Visibility equipment — median 29,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 15,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
99% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 64,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 16,000 mi
- Engine — median 11,000 mi
- Brakes — median 1,500 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 8,000 mi
- Visibility equipment — median 29,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 15,000 mi
Which systems, and when
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 29.3% of complaints (216 reports, 48 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 20,000 and 80,000 miles.
A single system taking 29.3% 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 9.5% of complaints (70 reports, 30 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 16,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,000 and 42,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 8.6% 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 6.2% 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 4.2% 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 3.1% 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.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2019 model year drew the most — 350 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 21. The median year sits at 156.
That makes 2019 an outlier: roughly 2.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
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). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
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.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 736 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 48 (6.5%)
- Fires
- 12
- Injury reports
- 21
- 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.
Documented problems
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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 350 | 125 |
| 2020 | 156 | 43 |
| 2021 | 157 | 32 |
| 2022 | 52 | 10 |
| 2023 | 21 | 9 |
Recalls (18) — is your car included?
Jan 2026 · 2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ 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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ 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 January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Sep 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 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.
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 driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
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 for this recall is 25S72.
Jul 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
May 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 May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
Jul 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
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 this recall is 22C12.
Mar 2022 · 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 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."
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 restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C24.
Jan 2022 · 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) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
Dec 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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 want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numb
Feb 2021 · 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 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."
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 mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
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, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
Apr 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 electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.
Mar 2020 · 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 vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
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 was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43.
Dec 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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S23.
Jul 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 position.
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 applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury.
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 recall began July 1, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S15.
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 without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02.
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 and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification
What owners reported
The truck will display a warning on the dash as well as make audible warnings saying that a camera in the grille is blocked or malfunctioning. Another warning that also happens a lot is something saying that a crash has been detected, it has loud chimes that go off as well as a flashing red display on dash. The pre…
2019 · 12 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
I i hve had my vehicle toford 5 times now for the breaks. The break peddle goes within 1" of the floor. When stoping the pedal goes below the gas pedal and wants to acceleerate and stop at the same time. When stoped the peddal will slowly move downward to the floor. I was told to drive the vehicle and get aquainted…
2019 · 60 miles · Brakes
We bought a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger from epic Ford and after purchasing the car our Ford app said we had a recall. We asked the sales people about it and they said we needed to come back the next day to get it fixed and that it would take a few minutes. We then were told the part would be in the next day and that…
2019 · 100 miles · Exterior lighting
Intermittent failure of the tail blinkers and brake lights. Initially after vehicle startup everything functions properly. After driving for some time, 30-60 minutes, the blinkers start behaving like a bulb is out. This happens for both driver and passenger blinkers, not necessarily at the exact same time but…
2019 · 150 miles · Exterior lighting
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