Ford Ranger recalls
NHTSA's records list 53 safety recalls covering the Ford Ranger since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2004-2011, 2019-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 22, 2026. 8 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Ford Ranger recalls 8
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 11,405 vehicles potentially affected.
- Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
Component: engine and engine cooling. 10,001 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,536 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Tire and Weight Capacity Information/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 268 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Component: seats. 179,698 vehicles potentially affected.
- Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 140,201 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Air Bag May Tear/FMVSS 226
Component: air bags. 100,900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Ford Ranger recalls 13
- Loss of Drive Power from Engine Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 1,536 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Component: seats. 179,698 vehicles potentially affected.
- Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 140,201 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,804 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Power Brake Assist
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 679 vehicles potentially affected.
- Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Component: visibility. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 405 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear/FMVSS 226
Component: air bags. 100,900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Power Brake Assist
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 312,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Displaying Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101, 126
Component: electrical system. 45 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose or Missing Bolts on Driver's Seat/FMVSS 207
Component: seats. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
Component: suspension. 4,497 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Ford Ranger recalls 13
- Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Component: seats. 179,698 vehicles potentially affected.
- Sun Visor Wiring May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 140,201 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 9 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag May Tear/FMVSS 226
Component: air bags. 100,900 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
Component: suspension. 4,497 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,177 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Vehicle Movement
Component: power train. 269 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bracket May Damage Fuel Line and Cause Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 65 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
Component: suspension. 2,416 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 70,483 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Ford Ranger recalls 4
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 29,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts
Component: wheels. 1,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Ford Ranger recalls 5
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 29,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line May Be Loose
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 69 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Component: visibility. 63,294 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Ford Ranger recalls 6
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 29,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Radar Module Misaligned
Component: forward collision avoidance. 839 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Routed Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 & 209
Component: seat belts. 47,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Child Seat May Not Attach Properly/FMVSS 225
Component: child seat. 37,625 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Ford Ranger recalls 7
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 29,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Routed Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 & 209
Component: seat belts. 47,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Child Seat May Not Attach Properly/FMVSS 225
Component: child seat. 37,625 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 620,246 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate
Component: power train. 55,158 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Ford Ranger recalls 11
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 29,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Routed Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 & 209
Component: seat belts. 47,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Replacement Blower Motor May Short
Component: visibility. 5,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Intermittent or Inoperative Tail Lights
Component: exterior lighting. 72,718 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blower Motor May Short
Component: visibility. 17,965 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Assembled Front Passenger Seat Belt
Component: seat belts. 7,579 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park'
Component: power train. 2,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Shift out of Park
Component: power train. 2,992 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Ford Ranger recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Ford Ranger recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Ford Ranger recalls 4
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Ford Ranger recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Ford Ranger recalls 3
- Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Ford Ranger recalls 8
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 231,942 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 98,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 144,340 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 33,310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 33,310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Ford Ranger recalls 6
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 231,942 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 98,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 144,340 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Ford Ranger recalls 6
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 231,942 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
Component: air bags. 98,550 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 144,340 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 328,213 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.