2019 Ford Ranger problems and recalls

Owners filed 144 complaints on the 2019 Ford Ranger in the last three full years, out of 265 on record. The most cited component is the Power Train.

265
Complaints
11
Recalls
13
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
6
Injuries
47.4
Severity index

Severity index 47.4 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 47.4p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 75 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 39% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 91 complaints (34.3%)91 34%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 40 complaints (15.1%)40 15%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 34 complaints (12.8%)34 13%EngineEngine: 27 complaints (10.2%)27 10%Service BrakesService Brakes: 20 complaints (7.5%)20 8%SuspensionSuspension: 17 complaints (6.4%)17 6%VisibilityVisibility: 16 complaints (6.0%)16 6%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 14 complaints (5.3%)14 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN9134.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4015.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3412.8%
ENGINE2710.2%
SERVICE BRAKES207.5%
SUSPENSION176.4%
VISIBILITY166.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING145.3%

Complaints filed per year

029582019: 182020: 322021: 182022: 222023: 442024: 422025: 582026: 31 (partial year)192021222324255826
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201918
202032
202118
202222
202344
202442
202558
2026 (year to date)31
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.0x those in 2020 to 2022 (144 against 72).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V83900021/11/2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSFord 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.
20V13700009/03/2020VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTORFord 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 an
21V81100015/10/2021SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBINGFord 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
19V07100001/02/2019POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord 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 bra
19V51800010/07/2019SEAT BELTSFord 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.
19V72600010/10/2019VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTORFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
19V36600013/05/2019POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFTFord 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.
23V37900026/05/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord 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
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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, 2020-2
25V57200004/09/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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 m
25V68500010/10/2025EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord 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 coolan

Other Ford Ranger model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.