Ford and Lincoln Block Heater Fire Risk critical
In certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak. If the block heater is plugged in when this happens, it can short circuit.
Ford Ranger recalls
14 recalls covering model years 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 14 recalls
- 9 rated high or critical
- 393 owner complaints
- Oct 10, 2025 newest recall
Ford Rearview Camera May Show Distorted Image medium
Some Ford pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, and the Lincoln MKC may have a problem with the rearview camera. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the camera image on the screen may appear distorted, show an upside-down picture, or go completely blank instead of a normal picture. Because of this, the driver may not have a clear view of what is behind the vehicle while backing up.
Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image medium
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Ford Bronco, Ranger Tire Label Shows Wrong Capacity medium
On some Bronco and Ranger vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists the wrong load-carrying capacity. Because the number is incorrect, an owner following the label could end up putting too much weight in the vehicle. Ford will mail a corrected label for owners to put over the old one, or a dealer can install it, free of charge.
Ford Ranger Front Passenger Seat Belt Misrouted high
The front passenger seat belt in certain trucks may not have been put together correctly, which can cause the belt webbing to be routed the wrong way. Seat belts have to be assembled in a very specific way to work as intended. Because this one may be misrouted, it may not function the way it is supposed to for the passenger sitting there.
Ford Ranger Rear Seats May Block Child Seats high
On certain 2020-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab trucks with rear seats that have fixed head restraints, those head restraints may get in the way when installing certain child seats. In addition, a child seat may not attach properly to the lower anchors in the back seat. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for child seat anchor systems.
Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may cut out medium
Ford is recalling a wide range of vehicles, including the F-150 and Super Duty pickups, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, plus the Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair. A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image from time to time. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility standard. Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge, and owners have been notified by mail.
Ford Expedition, F-150, Ranger Shift Cable Defect high
A lock clip on the transmission shift cable in your vehicle may not be fully seated. If that happens, the transmission could actually be in a different gear than what's shown on the gear shift indicator. If the parking brake isn't applied while this is happening, the vehicle could move on its own without you intending it to. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Ranger HVAC Blower Motor Fire Risk critical
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks that previously had their HVAC blower motor replaced under an earlier recall. The replacement blower motor may have been installed with too little clearance between an electrical terminal and the metal base plate underneath it. This narrow clearance can allow a resistive electrical short to develop between those two parts inside the replacement motor.
Ford Ranger Tail Light Connector May Fail medium
On certain Ford Ranger trucks, the electrical connector for the rear lights may be misaligned or not seated properly. This can cause the tail lights to work only sometimes, or not at all, including the brake, turn signal, rear position, and reverse lights.
Ford Ranger Heater Blower Motor May Short high
Certain Ranger trucks have a heating and air conditioning blower motor — the part that powers your heater and AC fan — that can develop an electrical short.
Ford Ranger Front Passenger Seat Belt Misassembled high
On some Ford Ranger trucks with a SuperCab body, the front passenger seat belt may not have been assembled correctly at the factory. A seat belt that isn't put together properly may not hold the passenger securely in place. That matters most in a crash, when the seat belt needs to work correctly to keep the occupant restrained and reduce the chance of injury.
Ford Ranger Shifter Cable Bolts May Loosen high
On some 2019 Ford Ranger trucks, the bolts that hold the shifter cable bracket onto the transmission can loosen over time. If that happens, the transmission may end up in a different gear than what the gear shift lever is showing you inside the truck. The actual gear the truck is in and the gear position shown on the lever may no longer match each other.
Ford Ranger can shift out of Park unexpectedly high
Ford is recalling certain Ranger pickups with 10-speed automatic transmissions. On some of these trucks, the shift lever can be moved out of Park without the key in the ignition and without the brake pedal pressed. Federal theft-protection rules require that the vehicle not shift out of Park that way, so these vehicles do not meet the standard. Dealers will inspect the floor shifter interlock parts and repair them if needed, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019.
Ford problem guides that cover the Ranger
- Ford Powertrain Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Wheel Detachment · 56 recalls
- Ford Backup Camera Recalls for Missing or Distorted Images · 34 recalls
- Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · 27 recalls
- Ford Seat Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · 21 recalls
- Ford Seat Belt Recalls Involving Anchors, Retractors, and Buckles · 18 recalls
- Ford Visibility Recalls Cover Windshields, Wipers, Windows and Roof Glass · 17 recalls
- Ford Equipment Recalls Cover Block Heaters, Cameras, and Labels · 16 recalls
Ranger model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 266 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 127 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Ford Ranger recall questions
How many recalls does the Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering the 2019–2020 Ford Ranger. 9 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford and Lincoln Block Heater Fire Risk" (NHTSA campaign 25V685000), reported Oct 10, 2025.
Which Ford Ranger model year has the most recalls?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has the most, with 11 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 7. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Ford Ranger?
No. None of the 14 Ford Ranger recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Ford Ranger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: