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2016 Ford Ranger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2016 Ford Ranger

The 2016 Ford Ranger shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
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Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Ford Ranger

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2016 Ford Ranger.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Ford Ranger

Based on 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
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Ford Ranger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 234 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 1 complaints 2017 1 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 255 complaints 2020 116 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2019, 2020 — 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 — 2016 Ford Ranger

Is the 2016 Ford Ranger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Ford Ranger has no open recalls and 1 owner complaint. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Ranger have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Ranger. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Ranger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Ford Ranger are: Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Ford Ranger safe to buy?
The 2016 Ford Ranger shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. It is generally considered safe to buy, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always 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, 2019, 2020.
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.