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This page covers 16 recalls, 20 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Ranger.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 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.
Complaints for the 2025 Ford Ranger cluster around the engine, brakes, and forward collision avoidance system, each drawing roughly equal attention. On the engine side, owners describe sudden and complete loss of accelerator response at low speeds, the engine keeps running but pressing the gas produces nothing, with several owners noting this happens repeatedly during the same maneuver, such as turning or pulling into a driveway. A separate engine report involves a coolant hose detaching from a bypass valve, causing coolant loss and overheating. Brake complaints include a physical interference issue where the driver's shoe catches on plastic trim pieces surrounding the accelerator pedal when moving between pedals. Forward collision avoidance complaints round out the top-reported systems, though the representative narratives provided center primarily on the engine and brake-area symptoms described above.
20
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2025 Ford Ranger has 16 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag that may fail to inflate in a crash and can cause the instrument panel to shatter and send fragments toward occupants.
Two separate issues can cause an unexpected loss of drive power: the engine itself may fail, and the exhaust gas recirculation valve may also fail independently, either of which can cut power while the vehicle is moving. Wiring in the sun visor or headliner area can short and start a fire in the A-pillar. A front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or loose, allowing the control arm to break free from the steering knuckle and cause complete loss of steering control.
On the brakes side, the electronic brake booster can malfunction and cause a sudden spike in pedal force or a loss of power assist, stretching stopping distance. The windshield may not be properly bonded and can detach in a crash. Side curtain airbags can tear against the B-pillar during deployment, and the instrument panel top cover on certain vehicles can also block the passenger airbag from deploying correctly.
Seat mounting is a recurring theme: bolts securing the driver's seat frame may be loose or missing, and the seat height-adjust pivot bolt may also be loose, either of which can allow the seat to shift or separate in a crash. Trailer lighting may not function correctly on vehicles with a tow setup. Finally, the instrument cluster on some trucks was not configured properly, leaving warning lights, the forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, traction control, and fuel gau
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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 →
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be positioned incorrectly or have excessive tape buildup, causing wires to become damaged.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect wiring for damage, update body control module software, and replace damaged harnesses as needed, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation valve may fail, causing unexpected loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Ford will replace or repair the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Remedy details will be provided in an upcoming letter.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic brake booster may not function correctly, potentially entering failsafe mode and causing the brake pedal to require sudden increased force. Advanced driver assistance systems may also stop working.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the electronic brake booster.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic brake booster module may malfunction during driving or when using advanced driver assistance features, causing the power brake assist to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may have a manufacturing defect that prevents the passenger front airbag from inflating correctly during a crash. If the airbag does deploy, it could break the instrument panel and scatter pieces toward occupants.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a notice. Take your vehicle to a Ford dealership to have the instrument panel assembly replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel top cover may block the passenger air bag from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may tear when they deploy because they contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements.
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective shields on the side curtain air bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Electronic Brake Booster module may malfunction during driving or when using Advanced Driver Assistance System features, causing loss of power brake assist.
What the fix does
The Electronic Brake Booster module software will be updated over-the-air or at a dealer at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel software is not properly configured, so warning lights and gauges for forward collision warnings, emergency braking, traction control, stability control, fuel level, distance to empty, and fuel economy may not display correctly or accurately.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the driver's seat frame to the vehicle body may be loose or missing, which could cause the seat to shift or move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat bolts and tighten or replace them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the driver's seat may be missing or loose, allowing the seat to shift or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
A Ford dealership will inspect the driver's seat bolts and tighten or install them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener securing the front upper control arm ball joint may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ball joint fastener and tighten or replace it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
