NHTSA has received 37 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Ranger, or 7.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.19, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #18 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 85% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 62% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-02-01 and 2026-07-29. Median delay from incident to filing: 17 days.
37Complaints
7.9Complaints per year on the road
0.19Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
2.7%Share involving a crash or fire
12Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 19.7 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 4.9 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 15 complaints, 80% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (40.5% of complaints), followed by Engine (16.2%) and Electrical (16.2%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 3.5 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “transmission”, “gear”, “complete”, “neutral” and “shifting”. 1 reports (2.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 99 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 26 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (32% of incidents). 12 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 43% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.19
vs. other Ford models0.15
vs. other 2022 models0.2
vs. other Midsize pickups0.38
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (15)0.2
I have developed severe chronic neck and back pain due to the shape and position of the headrests in this vehicle (as well as my wife’s 2024 Hyundai Kona).
Other · 2026-01-10 · ODI 11710143
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 40 MPH, he ran a red light at an intersection and T-boned another vehicle. The impact bent the frame into the front tires. The air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was placed into Ford’s Neutral Tow mode according to the owner’s manual before being recreationally towed behind a motorhome.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-29 · ODI 11753520
Transmission. Total mechanical failure. TSB. 23-2250 TBS 24-2101 TBS. 25-2134. Transmission fluid was replaced at 83709. Replaced at 104263. Factory schedule 150000. Ford is aware they are selling a product that has Factory mechanical issues.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-06 · ODI 11748529
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Inspection available if needed. The ignition coils and spark plugs failed due to Ford’s negligence to provide an engine cover.
Engine · 2026-02-02 · ODI 11715118
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V442000 · 2025-06-27
Summary: 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, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 22V685000 · 2022-09-14
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Ford Ranger?
37 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Ranger, or about 7.9 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Ford Ranger?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 40.5% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Ford Ranger still generating complaints?
12 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 Ford Ranger compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 37 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Ranger, or 7.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.19, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #18 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 85% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 62% lower.