no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2019 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 272 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Ranger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Ranger has problems
272 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
92Power train3 crash/fire/injury
41Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
27Engine1 crash/fire/injury
21Suspension
19Service brakes
16Visibility
14Exterior lighting
12Vehicle speed control
9Fuel/propulsion system
6714 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 92 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 3 |
| Engine | 27 | 1 |
| Suspension | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 5 |
| Visibility | 16 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 67 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 Ford Ranger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q3
Front: webbing
Risk. A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Risk. A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 power train complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
11under 30k miles25under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Ranger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ranger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Ranger safety ratings
2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (29.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2019 Ford Ranger with 10 speed transmission has been harsh shifting and will not always find the right gears. It will sometimes Surge forward or at other time not respond to acceleration. It has 100,000 miles. Never used it for towing or hawling heavy items.
My 2019 Ford Ranger, VIN [VIN], experienced a major transmission failure at approximately 35,000 miles. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis and was advised that the transmission required major repair/replacement, with an estimated cost approaching $9,000. I also obtained an…
Auto transmission is failing to shift when taking off from a stop or hesitating to shift to next year causing traffic behind me to get close to rear bumper.
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