Ford Ranger recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 69 recalls and 4,618 owner complaints for the Ford Ranger (model years 2000–2011, 2014, 2016–2017, 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is air bags (1,697 complaints), followed by power train (527 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (13).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 44 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 95 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 119 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 130 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 270 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 235 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 156 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 7 | 169 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 326 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 270 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 272 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 9 | 289 | 23 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 10 | 405 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 243 | 37 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 346 | 43 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 515 | 62 | 9 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 670 | 86 | 12 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (670), 2001 (515) and 2004 (405). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Ranger model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1,697 | 17 of 23 | |
| Power train | 527 | 18 of 23 | |
| Structure | 477 | 15 of 23 | |
| Suspension | 331 | 14 of 23 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 277 | 16 of 23 |
Latest 8 of 69 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V605000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Back over prevention: display function | 2026 | 11,405 |
| 26V548000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2026 | 10,001 |
| 26V343000 | May 27, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2025–2026 | 1,536 |
| 26V335000 | May 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, labels | 2026 | 268 |
| 26V268000 | Apr 28, 2026 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2024–2026 | 179,698 |
| 26V238000 | Apr 14, 2026 | Structure: interior panels, sun visor | 2024–2026 | 140,201 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2025 | 47,804 |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control | 2024–2026 | 4,381,878 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 377 complaints and a fire in 64 complaints; 443 people injured and 17 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.