Model year
2025 Ford Ranger
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 44 complaints for the 2025 Ford Ranger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (17), ENGINE (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 670 complaints
- 2001 515 complaints
- 2002 346 complaints
- 2003 243 complaints
- 2004 405 complaints
- 2005 289 complaints
- 2006 272 complaints
- 2007 270 complaints
- 2008 326 complaints
- 2009 169 complaints
- 2010 156 complaints
- 2011 235 complaints
- 2019 270 complaints
- 2020 130 complaints
- 2021 118 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
- 2023 18 complaints
- 2024 94 complaints
- 2025 44 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
26V343000 · May 27, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
26V268000 · Apr 28, 2026
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
26V238000 · Apr 14, 2026
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
26V122000 · Mar 3, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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…
25V823000 · Dec 1, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature,…
25V683000 · Oct 10, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
25V678000 · Oct 9, 2025
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208,…
25V541000 · Aug 22, 2025
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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…
25V488000 · Jul 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature,…
3 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
44 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Super Crew) PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | NHTSA photo |
| (Super Crew) PU/CC RWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.279 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Ranger RAPTOR 4WD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Ranger 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Ranger 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Ford Ranger at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.