2011 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (196), Exterior Lighting (9), Structure (8).
Key takeaways
- 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 196 | 83% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2% |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% |
| Engine | 2 | 1% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x4 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-15
I received a letter from FORD identifying my Ranger as in need of an airbag replacement under recall, for free installation and parts. I called the only Ford dealer in town, Capitol Ford, Santa Fe, NM, and was told they were unable to replace my airbag because they did not have the parts for it and did not know when th...
Air Bags - filed 2025-07-02
I'm looking to buy this truck from a private sale. If I do, and the recall has not been completed, will the manufacturer still fix it for free?
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,visibility/Wiper - filed 2024-10-07
HIGH BEAM LIGHTS FAILED ON, THE HI-LO BEAM SWITCH IN TURN, HAZARD, WIPER COMBO SWITCH LATER OVERHEATED, BURN UP, SMOKE IN CABIN CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF LAMPS, WIPERS AT NIGHT IN RAIN. CLEARLY A COMMON ISSUE BASED ON WEB. IF YOU ARE GOING TO SEND FULL LOAD CURRENT WITH NO CONTROL RELAYS FORCE A HIGHER STANDARD ON DESIG...
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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.