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2025 Ford Ranger problems, complaints & recalls

Fewer Rising

NHTSA has received 36 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Ranger, or 21.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.51, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #40 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 61% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is about the same.

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 2025-06-15 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.

36Complaints
21.5Complaints per year on the road
0.51Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
13Recalls
8.3%Share involving a crash or fire
31Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2024) drew 28.0 complaints per year, more than this one.

The most common problem area is Engine (30.6% of complaints), followed by Brakes (16.7%) and Transmission / powertrain (13.9%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “separate occasions”, “available inspection”, “slowing”, “inspection upon” and “complete”. 3 reports (8.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 14 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (67% of incidents). In the last 12 months 31 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for this model year. 69% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles0.51
  • vs. other Ford models0.39
  • vs. other 2025 models0.45
  • vs. other Midsize pickups1.04
  • #40 of 85 · 2025Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201934.4 per year0.82
  • 202018.9 per year0.45
  • 202119.7 per year0.47
  • 20227.9 per year0.19
  • 20234.9 per year0.12
  • 202428.0 per year0.67
  • 202521.5 per year0.51

Ford Ranger problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Engine11 · 30.6% · 1.38×
  • Brakes6 · 16.7% · 2.75×
  • Transmission / powertrain5 · 13.9% · 1.19×
  • Electrical5 · 13.9% · 0.88×
  • Interior & equipment4 · 11.1% · 1.24×
  • Steering1 · 2.8% · 0.43×
  • Fuel system1 · 2.8% · 0.65×
  • Body & structure1 · 2.8% · 0.31×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • separate occasions3
  • available inspection4
  • slowing3
  • inspection upon3
  • complete4
  • upon request3

Problem areas: Transmission / powertrain · Engine · Electrical · Brakes · Body & structure

When complaints were filed

2025: 8 8 2025 2026: 28 28 2026
  • Crashes reported: 3
  • Fires reported: 0
  • Injuries: 1
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr33.3%
  • 1–2 yrs66.7%
  • 2–3 yrs0.0%
  • 3–5 yrs0.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 14 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2025 · Midsize pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2025 Nissan Frontier74.20.1
2025 Jeep Gladiator159.00.21
2025 Chevrolet Colorado2716.10.38
2025 Ford Ranger3621.50.51
2025 Toyota Tacoma9053.81.28

Safety recalls (13)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 26V343000 · 2026-05-27

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 26V268000 · 2026-04-28

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR Campaign 26V238000 · 2026-04-14

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Campaign 26V122000 · 2026-03-03

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Campaign 26V104000 · 2026-02-20

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: 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, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE Campaign 25V823000 · 2025-12-01

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Campaign 25V683000 · 2025-10-10

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Campaign 25V678000 · 2025-10-09

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Campaign 25V541000 · 2025-08-22

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V488000 · 2025-07-25

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 25V399000 · 2025-06-13

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Campaign 25V311000 · 2025-05-09

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 25V310000 · 2025-05-09

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

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Investigations

No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Ford Ranger?

36 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Ranger, or about 21.5 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Ford Ranger?

The most common category is Engine, accounting for 30.6% of complaints.

Does the 2025 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall(s) for this model year.

Is the 2025 Ford Ranger still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 31 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2025 Ford Ranger compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 36 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Ranger, or 21.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.51, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #40 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 61% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is about the same.