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Ford Ranger: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows43
model years2011–2025 (7)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
ford.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2011

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2025ranger-2025-throttle-power-lossSudden loss of accelerator response at low speedENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72025-09-17 → 2026-08-04342026-08-20
2025ranger-2025-spontaneous-4wd-mode-changeSpontaneous drive mode changes while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32026-06-16 → 2026-08-09342026-08-20
2025ranger-2025-brake-pedal-obstructionFoot obstruction when transitioning to brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES32026-03-06 → 2026-03-21342026-08-20
2024ranger-2024-drive-mode-self-changeUnintended drive mode change while drivingPOWER TRAIN162025-08-25 → 2026-08-16692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-throttle-hesitationIntermittent loss of throttle response during accelerationFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE102025-02-24 → 2026-07-23692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-bed-rail-bracketMissing load box reinforcement bracket in truck bedSTRUCTURE:BODY52024-09-17 → 2025-03-15692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-brake-pedal-travelExcessive brake pedal travel and soft pedal feelSERVICE BRAKES42025-08-29 → 2026-04-28692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-rear-seat-latchRear seat backrest latch failure to secureSEATS22024-11-26 → 2026-08-11692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-airbag-recall-partsAirbag recall repair parts unavailabilityAIR BAGS22025-08-29 → 2026-01-19692026-08-19
2024ranger-2024-transmission-shift-behaviorHard downshifts and transmission gear engagement issuesPOWER TRAIN42025-08-10 → 2026-04-30692026-08-19
2022ranger-2022-transmission-failure-shifting10R80 transmission failure and shifting faultsPOWER TRAIN132022-04 → 2026-07372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-neutral-tow-transmission-overheatNeutral Tow mode and transmission overheating during flat towPOWER TRAIN12026-07 → 2026-07372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-electrical-no-start-moduleElectrical system no-start and module faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM42023-06 → 2024-12372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-acm-can-network-failureAudio Control Module failure disabling CAN bus systemsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING12025-12 → 2025-12372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-engine-rpm-surgeUnintended engine RPM surge to 4500 RPMPOWER TRAIN22023-08 → 2024-08372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-fuel-dilution-engineFuel dilution of engine oilENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12024-04 → 2024-04372026-08-21
2022ranger-2022-rear-windshield-fractureRear windshield spontaneous fractureVISIBILITY22022-02 → 2024-06372026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-10r80-transmission-failure10R80 automatic transmission shifting failurePOWER TRAIN472021-12 → 2026-081122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-brake-pedal-soft-lowBrake pedal soft, low, and below acceleratorSERVICE BRAKES112021-08 → 2024-071122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-door-handle-chrome-peelingInterior door handle chrome peeling and causing cutsSTRUCTURE:BODY, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR52023-06 → 2026-081122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-fuel-dilution-oilFuel dilution in engine oilENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN52021-11 → 2024-061122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-backup-camera-failureBackup camera failure and blank screenBACK OVER PREVENTION42023-06 → 2025-111122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-water-spark-plug-wellWater intrusion into spark plug wellsENGINE32023-01 → 2024-041122026-08-21
2021ranger-2021-door-ajar-warningFalse door-ajar warning light activationSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 32021-06 → 2021-061122026-08-21
2020ford-ranger-2020-transmission-hard-shiftingTransmission hard shifting and delayed engagementPOWER TRAIN472021-02 → 2026-081252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-blend-door-actuator-failureBlend door actuator failure affecting defrost and heatVISIBILITY82023-02 → 2026-041252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-rear-leaf-spring-failureRear leaf spring failure at bushing mountSUSPENSION32025-08 → 2026-031252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-taillight-failureTaillight failure at connector C442EXTERIOR LIGHTING32025-03 → 2025-051252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-seat-belt-retraction-failureSeat belt retraction and anchor failureSEAT BELTS52021-07 → 2024-041252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-spark-plug-water-intrusionSpark plug well water intrusion causing misfireENGINE62023-06 → 2026-041252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-backup-camera-failureBackup camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION72023-12 → 2026-031252026-08-26
2020ford-ranger-2020-unintended-acceleration-brakeUnintended acceleration during brake applicationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES52020-02 → 2025-071252026-08-26
2019ranger-2019-10r80-hard-shifting10R80 transmission hard/erratic shifting and failurePOWER TRAIN792021-11 → 2026-082642026-08-20
2019ranger-2019-hvac-blend-doorHVAC blend door and climate control temperature failureVISIBILITY252021-11 → 2026-022642026-08-20
2019ranger-2019-rear-leaf-spring-fractureRear leaf spring fracture at mounting eyeSUSPENSION152024-11 → 2026-072642026-08-20
2019ranger-2019-spark-plug-water-intrusionWater intrusion into spark plug wells causing misfireENGINE72024-03 → 2026-072642026-08-20
2019ranger-2019-backup-camera-failureBackup camera black screen or distorted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION62023-01 → 2025-112642026-08-20
2019ranger-2019-rear-lamp-connector-failureRear lamp wiring connector failure disabling taillightsEXTERIOR LIGHTING62022-08 → 2025-062642026-08-20
2011ranger-2011-frame-body-corrosionFrame and body corrosionSTRUCTURE52018-10 → 2022-112352026-09-08
2011ranger-2011-door-latch-lock-failureDoor latch and lock failuresSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES32018-12 → 2020-012352026-09-08
2011ranger-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall repair delaysAIR BAGS1772016-10 → 2026-062352026-09-08
2011ranger-2011-exterior-lighting-electricalExterior lighting and electrical system failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING52018-10 → 2024-102352026-09-08
2011ranger-2011-engine-transmission-issuesEngine stalling and transmission leaksPOWER TRAIN42016-12 → 2019-062352026-09-08

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ford Ranger [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/ranger
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ford_ranger_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ford Ranger},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/ranger}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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