2020 Ford Ranger problems and recalls

Owners filed 74 complaints on the 2020 Ford Ranger in the last three full years, out of 126 on record. The most cited component is the Power Train.

126
Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
6
Injuries
61.5
Severity index

Severity index 61.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 61.5p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 45 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 56% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 48 complaints (38.1%)48 38%EngineEngine: 16 complaints (12.7%)16 13%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 13 complaints (10.3%)13 10%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 11 complaints (8.7%)11 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 9 complaints (7.1%)9 7%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 7 complaints (5.6%)7 6%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 6 complaints (4.8%)6 5%Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 6 complaints (4.8%)6 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN4838.1%
ENGINE1612.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1310.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM118.7%
SERVICE BRAKES97.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE75.6%
SEAT BELTS64.8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING64.8%

Complaints filed per year

016322020: 92021: 142022: 92023: 162024: 262025: 322026: 20 (partial year)2021222324253226
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20209
202114
20229
202316
202426
202532
2026 (year to date)20
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.3x those in 2020 to 2022 (74 against 32).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V76500030/09/2021SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYFord 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 a
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
20V57500023/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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 dis
20V19700003/04/2020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)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 transm
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
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 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.