Worst 2011 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 193 | 6 | — | 72,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 1 | — | 49,329 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 3 | — | 38,922 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | 69,940 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 56,722 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 38,864 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 57,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 43,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 1,080 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 2 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | 161,484 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 19,888 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 3,300 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | 77,983 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 31,159 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | 1 | — | 3,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Ford Ranger
74 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,623,660 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.
+ 64 more recalls
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