2025 Ford Ranger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
13 safety recalls list the 2025 Ford Ranger, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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13 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Ranger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Critical fasteners (seats)
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.
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…
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Electrical system and sun visor (structure)
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.
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…
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Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)
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,…
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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control module
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…
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Windshield (visibility)
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…
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.…
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Dashboard (structure) and air bags: frontal
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."
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…
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Curtain (air bags)
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."
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.
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Software (service brakes)
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…
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Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
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…
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…
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Suspension: upper ball joint
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.
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…
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Critical fasteners (seats)
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."
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…
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Ford Ranger have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,050 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 35 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving at approximately 25 MPH and all of a sudden the truck automatically went into 4 wheel drive low which altered my ability to keep up with traffic and caused me to pull over to figure out”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Power train
“While driving at 45 mph. The dash changed and the truck started shifting into wheel low. I had to stop and put the truck back into 2 wheel drive. This has happened 5 times since new.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2025 Ford Ranger (Ranger 2WD, Ranger 4WD, Ranger RAPTOR 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 18–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/2.7/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
Compare Ford Ranger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Ranger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1978 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford Ranger | 5 | 11 |
| 1984 Ford Ranger | 6 | 12 |
| 1985 Ford Ranger | 1 | 27 |
| 1986 Ford Ranger | 4 | 35 |
| 1987 Ford Ranger | 4 | 50 |
| 1988 Ford Ranger | 1 | 89 |
| 1989 Ford Ranger | 1 | 73 |
| 1990 Ford Ranger | 3 | 105 |
| 1991 Ford Ranger | 2 | 132 |
| 1992 Ford Ranger | 2 | 189 |
| 1993 Ford Ranger | 3 | 232 |
| 1994 Ford Ranger | 4 | 438 |
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 1 | 321 |
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 2 | 413 |
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 1 | 411 |
| 1998 Ford Ranger | 5 | 576 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger | 4 | 755 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 3 | 670 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 4 | 515 |
| 2002 Ford Ranger | 3 | 346 |
| 2003 Ford Ranger | 1 | 243 |
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 10 | 404 |
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 9 | 289 |
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 12 | 271 |
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 5 | 270 |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 5 | 326 |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 7 | 169 |
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 8 | 156 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger | 5 | 235 |
| 2014 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford Ranger | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 11 | 268 |
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 7 | 129 |
| 2021 Ford Ranger | 6 | 117 |
| 2022 Ford Ranger | 5 | 37 |
| 2023 Ford Ranger | 4 | 18 |
| 2024 Ford Ranger | 13 | 86 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | 13 | 43 |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 8 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2025 Ford Ranger
How do I know if my 2025 Ford Ranger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 13 campaigns currently list the 2025 Ford Ranger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V310000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.