This page covers 4 recalls, 16 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Ford Ranger.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints make up the largest share of what 2023 Ranger owners report, covering a handful of distinct behaviors. The most striking is an unexpected shift into 4WD-Low while driving at highway speed, which caused at least one owner to report the truck skidding to a stop with the 4WD warning light on. Transmission behavior draws repeated mentions as well, with owners describing harsh, lurching downshifts, particularly a skip from third gear directly to first, that feel like a sudden rear impact. A separate complaint describes the fuel pump activating after the engine is shut off, requiring the owner to cycle the ignition to stop it. Brake-related reports are fewer but include one account of a brake pad detaching without prior outside service, and one report of unintended acceleration at low speed while the brake pedal was depressed.
16
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Ford Ranger has 4 recalls, the most serious being driver's-side lug nuts that may not have been properly tightened, which can cause a wheel to detach while driving.
The engine block heater on certain vehicles can develop a coolant leak and short circuit when plugged in, raising the risk of a fire. On the visibility side, a software defect can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image when reversing, leaving the driver without a view of what is behind the vehicle. There is also a labeling issue: the Tire and Loading Information label on certain vehicles states an incorrect load carrying capacity, which can lead owners to overload the truck without realizing it, increasing crash risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle shows an incorrect weight limit, which could lead to overloading the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a replacement label to cover the old one, or you can visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have it installed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lug nuts securing the driver's side wheels may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver's side wheel lug nuts and retighten them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
