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2019 Ford Ranger Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 255 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 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2019 Ford Ranger

The 2019 Ford Ranger is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
255
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Ford Ranger (11)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V839000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V137000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V071000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V518000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V726000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V366000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V379000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V572000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Ford Ranger

Based on 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
84
Electrical System
33
Unknown Or Other
22
Suspension
15
Service Brakes
14
Exterior Lighting
11
Engine
11
Visibility
11
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Ford Ranger — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 0 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 1 complaints 2017 1 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 255 complaints 2020 116 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Ford Ranger

Is the 2019 Ford Ranger reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Ford Ranger has 11 recalls and 255 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Ranger have?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has 11 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 2019 Ford Ranger?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Ford Ranger are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Ford Ranger safe to buy?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 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: 2013, 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 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.