The Lemon IndexFord Ranger recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2025 Ford Ranger, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 9
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Wheels · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023 Park it: don't drive
The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
1,434 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V283000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired.
33,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V022000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired.
33,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V023000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2005–2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair.
328,213 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V787000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2005–2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair.
328,213 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V788000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
Every recall 61
6 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Engine · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
1,536 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V343000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
179,698 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V268000
- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
140,201 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V238000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
47,804 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V122000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
4,381,878 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V104000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
679 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V823000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2019–2024
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
59,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V685000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2025
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
9 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V683000
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- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2025
The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended.
405 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V678000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2024
The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
9 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V597000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,456,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V572000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment.
100,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V541000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2025 · model year 2025
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
312,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V488000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2019–2023
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2025 · model year 2025
The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying.
45 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V399000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
4,497 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V310000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2024
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000
- Seats · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2025
The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing.
46 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V311000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2025 · model year 2024
When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.
1,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V237000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2024
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
269 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V164000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2024 · model year 2024
The fuel vapor line bracket may have insufficient clearance to the fuel vapor line, which can result in fuel vapor line damage that can lead to a fuel vapor leak.
65 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V848000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2024 · model year 2024
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
2,416 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V770000
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 2024
When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object.
70,483 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V597000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2023 · model years 2019–2023
The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
29,607 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V379000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2023 · model years 2005–2006
The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
231,942 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V306000
- Wheels · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023 Park it: don't drive
The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
1,434 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V283000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2005–2006
The replacement frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
98,550 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V125000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022 2.3L engines only
The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
69 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V685000
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2022 · model year 2022
The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash.
63,294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V451000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2021
The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
839 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V982000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2021 · model years 2019–2021
The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted.
47,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V811000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats.
37,625 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V765000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2007–2011
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
2,602,668 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V158000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2005–2006
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
144,340 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V076000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2005–2011
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2011
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
620,246 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V575000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2020 · model year 2020
The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
55,158 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V197000
- Visibility · recall issued Mar 2020 · model year 2019
The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an r…
5,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V137000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2019 · model year 2019
The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
72,718 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V839000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2019
The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
17,965 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V726000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.
7,579 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V518000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2019 · model year 2019
The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
2,534 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V366000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal.
2,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V071000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired.
33,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V022000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired.
33,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V023000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2005–2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair.
328,213 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V787000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model years 2005–2006 Park it: don't drive
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair.
328,213 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V788000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2016 · model years 2005–2006
Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
361,692 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V036000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2005–2006
The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
362,327 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V322000
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2011 · model years 2005–2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL …
26,715 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V352000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2011 · model year 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FORD RANGER TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009, THROUGH MAY19, 2010.
23,688 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V126000
- Parking brake · recall issued May 2010 · model year 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 8, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
2,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V202000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2005
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2009 · model year 2009
FORD IS RECALLING 11,134 MY 2009 4X2 RANGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model year 2005
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Ranger?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Ranger have?
61 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 117.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most recalls?
The 2025, with 13 campaigns. 2024: 13, 2006: 12, 2019: 11.
What are most Ford Ranger recalls about?
Airbags: 18 of the 61 campaigns. Then visibility (7) and back over prevention (4).
What is the newest Ford Ranger recall?
Engine, filed May 2026 (NHTSA 26V343000): The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What is the biggest Ford Ranger recall?
NHTSA 26V104000 (electrical, Feb 2026) covers 4,381,878 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.
How do I check if my Ford Ranger has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Ranger: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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