Worst 2019 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 78 | 3 | — | 41,857 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 2 | 1 | 31,526 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1,604 mi | |
| ENGINE | 24 | 1 | — | 21,762 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 5 | — | 7,528 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | — | — | 10,284 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 1 | — | 5,373 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | — | 8,132 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | — | — | 9,108 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | — | 21,813 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 27,993 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 77,400 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 26,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES | 5 | — | — | 42,540 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 24,788 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 3,900 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 356 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 | — | 1 | 40,000 mi |
Recalls for 2019 Ford Ranger
20 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,612,464 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 10 more recalls
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