2019 Ford Ranger Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Ford Ranger
The 2019 Ford Ranger shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
270
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A…
🔧 Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Fan/Motor
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Webbing
A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may…
🔧 Seat Belts
Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact…
🔧 Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Fan/Motor
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift
If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations…
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January…
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Ford Ranger
Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Ranger — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023 — 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 recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019, 2020.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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