MYRModel Year Report

2019 Ford Ranger

● Typical for this model
2019 Ford Ranger
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
269
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 2014: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2019: 269 complaints 2019 269 2020: 129 complaints 2021: 117 complaints 2022: 37 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2024: 87 complaints 2025: 43 complaints 2026: 7 complaints
1983: 11 complaints 1983 1984: 12 complaints 1985: 27 complaints 1986: 36 complaints 1986 1987: 51 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 73 complaints 1989 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 133 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1992 1993: 235 complaints 1994: 455 complaints 1995: 321 complaints 1995 1996: 413 complaints 1997: 411 complaints 1998: 576 complaints 1998 1999: 755 complaints 2000: 670 complaints 2001: 515 complaints 2001 2002: 346 complaints 2003: 243 complaints 2004: 404 complaints 2004 2005: 289 complaints 2006: 271 complaints 2007: 270 complaints 2007 2008: 326 complaints 2009: 168 complaints 2010: 156 complaints 2010 2011: 235 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2019: 269 complaints 2019 269 2020: 129 complaints 2021: 117 complaints 2022: 37 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2023 2024: 87 complaints 2025: 43 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1983: 11 complaints 1983 1984: 12 complaints 1985: 27 complaints 1985 1986: 36 complaints 1987: 51 complaints 1987 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 73 complaints 1989 1990: 106 complaints 1991: 133 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 235 complaints 1993 1994: 455 complaints 1995: 321 complaints 1995 1996: 413 complaints 1997: 411 complaints 1997 1998: 576 complaints 1999: 755 complaints 1999 2000: 670 complaints 2001: 515 complaints 2001 2002: 346 complaints 2003: 243 complaints 2003 2004: 404 complaints 2005: 289 complaints 2005 2006: 271 complaints 2007: 270 complaints 2007 2008: 326 complaints 2009: 168 complaints 2009 2010: 156 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2014: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2019: 269 complaints 2019 269 2020: 129 complaints 2021: 117 complaints 2021 2022: 37 complaints 2023: 18 complaints 2023 2024: 87 complaints 2025: 43 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints

2019: 269 complaints

View as data table
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
2019269
2020129
2021117
202237
202318
202487
202543
20267

Known problem areas

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

Power train

35% · 94 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and gears.

CRASHINJURY
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Auto transmission is failing to shift when taking off from a stop or hesitating to shift to next year causing traffic behind me to get close to rear bumper.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05

1st I reported to Ford that when my truck was in park and off, it started rolling down a hill. I jumped in and stopped it. Ford said they see nothing and everything looks fine. Since then I use the emergency break every time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-25

Electrical system

16% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and high tension/spark plug wires.

CRASHFIRE
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I was driving my vehicle and trying to stop to avoid a collision. The system indicated collision detection was engaged; however, the brakes would not stop and there was a wreck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-04

Also filed under Service brakes

Rear Camera - Back Over Prevention - I took it to the dealer, they said there is no recall for my vehicle. It is currently available for inspection but I will need to get it fixed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07

Engine

10% · 27 reports
CRASH

Service brakes

8% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing air.

CRASH
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Unintended Aceleration Veheicle experienced normal stop with no anomaly. Upon release of brakes, experienced reported Wide Open Throttle" Brakes were ineffective. Vehicle accelerate thru intersection striking guardrail with significant damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-22

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Suspension

7% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing leaf spring assembly.

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Driver side rear leaf spring cracked at front mount. This happened with low mileage 20k and no towing or off-road driving. In town driving only.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Weak steel from connection point of rear leaf springs failed, leaving the springs unconnected at front eye of connection point

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-02-22Power train19V071000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

    Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-07-01Power train19V366000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019.

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    2019-07-29Seat belts19V518000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-12-04Visibility19V726000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2020-03-05Exterior lighting19V839000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020.

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  6. R
    2020-04-06Visibility20V137000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

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    2021-12-22Seat belts21V811000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted.

    Remedy: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts.

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  8. R
    2023-07-21Equipment23V379000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge.

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  9. R
    2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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  10. R
    2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

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    Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 94 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 19V071000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V366000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V518000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 19V726000 · Visibility
  • Recall 19V839000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V137000 · Visibility
  • Recall 21V811000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V379000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ

Is the 2019 Ford Ranger reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford Ranger is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ranger?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Ranger have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.