2026 FORD RANGER
6 recalls, 6 complaints
26V343000 May 27, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's ... Read more
26V335000 May 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim d... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved ... Read more
26V268000 Apr 28, 2026
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Consequence
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this r... Read more
26V238000 Apr 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Consequence
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail... Read more
26V104000 Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose... Read more
Consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identificati... Read more
25V541000 Aug 22, 2025
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mi... Read more
Consequence
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 8, 2026
While making a right turn, vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down for several seconds. This is a safety issue, stalling out in front of oncoming traffic, etc. No warnings lamps, messages appeared. No dealer inspection yet. Numerous other owners on message boards have reported the same issue o... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped wi... Read more
SEATS
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped wi... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped wi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 14, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
Ford states torque converter issue causing shutter when shifting, similar to other vehicles of this year,make,model but ours is not under a recall. Significant shuttering when in low gears and low speeds.
ENGINE
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil, and oil needed to be added frequently between scheduled oil changes. No visible external leaks were found. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (ENGINE); however,... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD RANGER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE05066
Opened: Dec 5, 2005 , Closed: Mar 24, 2006
BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) #05-6-19 ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SERVICE BULLETIN #09-008/5 ISSUED BY MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT (CHMSL) WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING. THE TSB'S AFFECTED THE FORD SUPER CAB AND MAZ... Read more
DP00005
Opened: Oct 2, 2000 , Closed: May 15, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELT
There is no summary currently available
PE93045
Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN
There is no summary currently available
EA90016
Opened: Mar 23, 1990 , Closed: Oct 23, 1990
GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE89129
Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Mar 23, 1990
GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS
SUMMARY: CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INABILITYTO SHIFT GEARS.ADDITIONALLY, FRACTURE MAY OCCUR AT A LOCATION WHICHALLOWS TRUNNION PIN TO FALL INTO GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, POSSIBLY LOCKING UPTHE TRANSMISSION AN... Read more
PE87012
Opened: Dec 19, 1986 , Closed: May 15, 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUTTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES. FAILURE OF THE COUPLINGS CAN TAKEPLACE AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH A FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN, ON NEWLY DELIVEREDVEHICLES FROM THE FAC... Read more
DP85020
Opened: Apr 11, 1985 , Closed: Jun 6, 1985
STALLING WHEN COLD
STALLING WHEN COLD
DP85008
Opened: Jan 4, 1985 , Closed: Apr 26, 1985
STALLING
STALLING
FORD RANGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD RANGER across all model years (1983, 2026).
278
Total Recalls
10,463
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
957
Reported Crashes
386
Reported Fires
46
Reported Deaths
FORD RANGER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 6 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 13 | 47 | View |
| 2024 | 13 | 85 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 51 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 151 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 148 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 344 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 260 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 171 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 178 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 340 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 282 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 316 | View |
| 2005 | 11 | 353 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 462 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 310 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 449 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 687 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 849 | View |
| 1999 | 10 | 966 | View |
| 1998 | 11 | 744 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 536 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 533 | View |
| 1995 | 7 | 451 | View |
| 1994 | 11 | 531 | View |
| 1993 | 10 | 272 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 231 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 145 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 141 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 58 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 50 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 12 | View |
| 1983 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |