2019 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Power Train (92), Electrical System (40), Unknown Or Other (34).
Key takeaways
- 266 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 35% |
| Electrical System | 40 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 | 13% |
| Engine | 27 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 8% |
| Suspension | 17 | 6% |
| Visibility | 16 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 3% |
| Seats | 9 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-04
My 2019 Ford Ranger with 10 speed transmission has been harsh shifting and will not always find the right gears. It will sometimes Surge forward or at other time not respond to acceleration. It has 100,000 miles. Never used it for towing or hawling heavy items.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-03
My 2019 Ford Ranger, VIN 1FTER4FH2KLA63893, experienced a major transmission failure at approximately 35,000 miles. I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis and was advised that the transmission required major repair/replacement, with an estimated cost approaching $9,000. I also obtained an independent t...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-08-13
The cooling fan clutch control wire is supported by a "wire support hose" between the engine block and the fan clutch. the cooling fan clutch control freely rotates on a raceway on the drive shaft. The purpose of the support hose is to prevent the fan clutch control from freely rotating, but allows the control a limi...
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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.