MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford Ranger

● Typical for this model
2011 Ford Ranger
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Ranger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1983: 11 complaints 1983 1984: 12 complaints 1985: 27 complaints 1986: 36 complaints 1987: 51 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1988 1989: 73 complaints 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 133 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 235 complaints 1993 1994: 455 complaints 1995: 321 complaints 1996: 413 complaints 1997: 411 complaints 1998: 576 complaints 1998 1999: 755 complaints 2000: 670 complaints 2001: 515 complaints 2002: 346 complaints 2003: 243 complaints 2003 2004: 404 complaints 2005: 289 complaints 2006: 271 complaints 2007: 270 complaints 2008: 326 complaints 2008 2009: 168 complaints 2010: 156 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2014: 1 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2019: 264 complaints 2020: 126 complaints 2021: 112 complaints 2022: 37 complaints 2022 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 73 complaints 2025: 35 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2011: 235 complaints
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YearComplaints
198311
198412
198527
198636
198751
198890
198973
1990106
1991133
1992191
1993235
1994455
1995321
1996413
1997411
1998576
1999755
2000670
2001515
2002346
2003243
2004404
2005289
2006271
2007270
2008326
2009168
2010156
2011235
20141
20161
20171
2019264
2020126
2021112
202237
202318
202473
202535
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 84%

84% of complaints: air bags — 198 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing inflator module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer wanted to charge the contact to complete the repair because the air bag was deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240724

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG INFLATORS RELEASED. A FEW SMALL FRAGMENTS STRUCK MY LEFT HAND AND THE SIDE OF MY NECK. I WAS GOING MAYBE 5 MPH IN MY DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190318

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180305

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing turn signal and brake lights.

CRASH
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HIGH BEAM LIGHTS FAILED ON, THE HI-LO BEAM SWITCH IN TURN, HAZARD, WIPER COMBO SWITCH LATER OVERHEATED, BURN UP, SMOKE IN CABIN CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF LAMPS, WIPERS AT NIGHT IN RAIN. CLEARLY A COMMON ISSUE BASED ON WEB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241007

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2011 FORD RANGER. CONSUMER STATES REAR TURN SIGNALS AND STOP LIGHTS DID NOT WORK *TGW

NHTSA ODI report, 20110812

SERVICE BRAKES 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and bumpers.

POWER TRAIN 2%

2% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110815 — exterior lighting

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 11V352000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180202 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Campaign 16V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190213 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019.

Campaign 19V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210317 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 21E013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210317 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

Campaign 21V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210409 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

Campaign 21V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (198 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V352000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V001000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21E013000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2022 ▲ 1986

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford Ranger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford Ranger is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Ranger?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Ranger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.