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Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Ranger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford Ranger has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Suspension
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Do not driveRisk. Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 40 MPH, and the vehicle then shifted into 4WD-Low independently. As a result of the failure, the vehicle dramatically decelerated and skidded to a complete stop.…
in normal drive mode the transmission downs shifts thru the gears and skips from 3 to 1. becuase of that skip it feels like you got rear ended by another car. if your not prepared for it you could let off the brakes which could cuase you to hit the person in front. in sport mode it downshifts thru…
Transmission. Hesitates from a stop to highway speeds and hard downshift upon stopping…either controlled or emergency stop. Seems hard to find a gear. Indecisive acceleration. I took it back to Ford and they drove it and said they could not replicate my complaint. No one has inspected it except…
Own a 2023 Ranger?
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