2007 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (236), Structure (13), Electrical System (5).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 236 | 87% |
| Structure | 13 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2% |
| Tires | 5 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 1% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% |
| Power Train | 2 | 1% |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford Ranger Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
| 2007 Ford Ranger Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-28
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was contacted.
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-07-24
I have waited years to get the air bags repaired. My wife is scared to ride in the truck. Now the electronics have started messing up. Ford should have to pay me back some of what this vehicle cost because of poor quality workmanship.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-20
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because the recall repair was completed and the contact no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.
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More for the 2007 Ford Ranger
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.