Worst 2010 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 127 | 5 | — | 124,040 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 71,670 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 53,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 23,870 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 89,150 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 257,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 12,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 27,415 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 39,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 1 | — | — | 14,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | 65,952 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 2,600 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 10,830 mi |
Recalls for 2010 Ford Ranger
77 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,978,078 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
+ 67 more recalls
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