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2011 Ford Ranger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 234 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Ranger

The 2011 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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42/100

Buyer Beware — 2011 Ford Ranger

The 2011 Ford Ranger shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
234
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Ford Ranger (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V384000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V352000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V158000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21E013000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V081000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Ford Ranger

Based on 234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
194
Structure
7
Exterior Lighting
6
Electrical System
5
Power Train
5
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Unknown Or Other
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
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Ford Ranger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 234 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Ford Ranger

Is the 2011 Ford Ranger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Ford Ranger has 6 recalls and 234 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Ranger have?
The 2011 Ford Ranger has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Ranger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Ford Ranger are: Air Bags, Structure, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Ford Ranger safe to buy?
The 2011 Ford Ranger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Ranger should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Ranger are: 2010, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.