1.31 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
53 of the 668 complaints about the Ford Ranger (7.9%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.3× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
53Complaints · Brakes
7.9%Share of complaints
1.31×vs. all vehicles
6Last 12 months
15.1%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (17, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (2). 6 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “brake pedal”, “foot”, “floor”, “depressing brake” and “brakes”. 8 of these reports (15.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V823000 (2025-12-01, model years 2025).
I came up to a stop sign on a snow cover highway. When I applied the brakes my ABS brakes came on, but instead of slowing down, I felt the vehicle accelerating instead. I was pushed into the middle of the intersection and involved in an accident.
Brakes · 2026-01-13 · ODI 11710739 · Crash
We were making a right through an intersection at a speed of 9MPH when the car in front of us hit their brakes unexpectedly. My 30 year old son was driving and felt like the brakes did not respond when he pressed them.
Brakes · 2025-08-17 · ODI 11681122 · Crash
one brake rotor has warping issues from faulty made parts,truck only has 11,000 miles and should not have an issue with brake rotors.Espically just one
Brakes · 2026-06-16 · ODI 11744377
The brake pedal is extremely soft and routinely travels to the floor during normal driving conditons. It also catches at various levels.
Brakes · 2026-04-28 · ODI 11734275
When i move my foot from the gas to the brake several times the shoe has caught the plastic trim above the gas pedal, and several times it has also caught the plastic trim piece on the right side of the gas pedal.
Brakes · 2026-03-21 · ODI 11726015
The first time I drove my Ford Ranger and went to brake, I was startled by my right shoe getting tangled and wedged on something. I was able to get to the brake and come to a stop in plenty of time but it did give my heart a jump.
Brakes · 2026-03-06 · ODI 11722392
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE Campaign 25V823000 · 2025-12-01 · Model years: 2025
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V488000 · 2025-07-25 · Model years: 2025
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.
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.
How common are Brakes problems on the Ford Ranger?
53 of the 668 complaints about the Ford Ranger (7.9%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.3× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ford Ranger model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (17, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2022 model (2).
Is there a recall for Ford Ranger Brakes problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V823000 (2025-12-01, model years 2025).