no report yet
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Ranger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-683 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Hyins, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Ranger has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train
12Engine
12Electrical system
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance
2Air bags
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seats
85 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2025 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
Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
NewRisk. Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. 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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electric: control module
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: windshield
Risk. In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: upper ball joint
Risk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2025 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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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle is equipped with a drive mode selector that switches between drive modes such as Normal, Sport, Eco, Mud/Ruts, Slippery, etc. My vehicle recently started switching drive modes by itself, with no human interaction with the switch, and is potentially dangerous both to the vehicle and it’s…
On XXX Pulling out at an intersection to turn left, the vehicle pulled out normally but then went into neutral - coasting through the intersection for about 5 seconds - until it finally selected another gear. It then drove normally. On XXX, I slowed down and made a left turn, the vehicle again went…
2025 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 4x4, 2.3L EcoBoost. When I change the drive mode with the rotary dial and then return it to Normal, the drive modes begin cycling on their own with no input from me. A drive mode fault message then appears on the instrument cluster, and I am unable to select a drive mode. I…
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