no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 131 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford Ranger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-765 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ford Ranger has problems
131 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Power train
16Engine
11Electrical system
9Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance
6Exterior lighting
6Vehicle speed control
6Seat belts
5Visibility/wiper
3110 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 50 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 31 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 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
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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Front: webbing
Risk. A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2023 Q4
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk. An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur,…
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.
Best & worst years
2020 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
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NHTSA crash tests
2020 Ford Ranger safety ratings
2020 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD 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 (25.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Ford Ranger, and the recalls they led to.
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceLed to recall 26V-104
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This Ranger only has 120,000+ miles and I was told from a Ford Dealership the transmission is toast and needs to be repaired or replaced the estimate I got was near 14.000.00.
Supposedly, Ford knows that the 10-speed transmission has problems and they have done stuff for the F-150 models, but they aren't doing nothing for the Ranger models. Transmission slips and eventually fails causing a very expensive replacement
While driving my 2020 Ford Ranger, the transmission has repeatedly exhibited unexpected and unintended gear changes, including sudden downshifts or gear changes without driver input, hesitation, and abrupt loss of power during acceleration. These problems have occurred during highway merging,…
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