Worst 2019 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 78 | 3 | — | 41,857 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | 2 | 1 | 31,526 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 1 | — | 21,762 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 5 | — | 7,528 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 10,284 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 5,373 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | 1 | — | 8,132 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 9,108 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 21,813 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 6 | — | — | 27,993 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 77,400 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 26,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Air Handler/Chamber, Ducts, And Valves | 5 | — | — | 42,540 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford Ranger
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,902,122 vehicles.
Ford 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 coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford 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 may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford 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, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Ford 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Ford 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 and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
Ford 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
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2019 Ford Ranger — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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