NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 46 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Ranger.
Recalled components: air bags, brakes, electrical system, engine and cooling, and 4 more. Most-described problem: loss of power or limp mode (5 complaints, 11%). Most-reported area: powertrain (19 complaints, 41%).
Too new to rank against other Ranger years
The 2025 Ranger has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2019; best year: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoidBest year
The 2010 and 2011 Ranger is the earlier compact pickup. Ford sold no Ranger in the US for 2012 to 2018; the Ranger that returned for 2019 is a larger midsize truck.
13 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Ranger
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C54. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection) · 405 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RANGER. Components: Air bags: frontal; Body structure: interior panels, dashboard. Ford campaign 25C54.
Risk: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Fix: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
Fails federal standard 226 (ejection mitigation) · 100,900 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
679 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RANGER. Ford campaign 25SD4.
power assist · electric · control module · software
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
312,120 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 4,381,878 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026F-150,2022-2026F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.
Risk: An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25C23.
Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays) · 45 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
1,536 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RANGER. Ford campaign 26S35.
exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
47,804 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
179,698 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.
Fails federal standard 207 (seating systems) · 46 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
140,201 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RANGER. Components: Electrical system; Body structure: interior panels, sun visor. Ford campaign 26S29.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
4,497 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Fails federal standard 212 · 9 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: RANGER. Ford campaign 25C52.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ford Ranger.
What owners report
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ranger. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Ford Ranger recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2025 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Ranger drew the most (68).
Owner complaints
2025: 46 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Ranger
Model year
Complaints
2010
156
2011
235
2019
272
2020
131
2021
119
2022
39
2023
19
2024
99
2025
46
2026
9
Safety recalls
2025: 13 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Ranger
Model year
Recalls
2010
8
2011
5
2019
11
2020
7
2021
6
2022
5
2023
4
2024
13
2025
13
2026
8
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Ranger, the problem described most is loss of power or limp mode (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2025 Ford Ranger safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2025 Ford Ranger earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2025 Ford Ranger?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ford Ranger.
How do I check if my Ranger has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: RANGER.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.