Ford Ranger years to avoid
Every Ford Ranger model year on file (2019-2020), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2020
Worst year on file
60.4
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2019
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Ford Ranger | 60.4 Medium | 130 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2019 Ford Ranger | 46.7 Medium | 270 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Ford Ranger complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 270 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 46.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2020 | 130 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 60.4 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.