2019 Ford Ranger: recalls and problems
11 recalls and 268 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
Defective heat/ac blend box assembly. no heat or, more importantly, windshield defroster. appears to be a common issue on this vehicle model.
Driver side rear leaf spring cracked at front mount. this happened with low mileage 20k and no towing or off-road driving. in town driving only.
My 2019 ford ranger with 10 speed transmission has been harsh shifting and will not always find the right gears. it will sometimes surge forward or at other time not respond to acceleration. it has 100,000 miles. never used it for towing or hawling heavy items.
My 2019 ford ranger, vin 1fter4fh2kla63893, experienced a major transmission failure at approximately 35,000 miles. i took the vehicle to a ford dealership for diagnosis and was advised that the transmission required major repair/replacement, with an estimated cost approaching $9,000. i also obtained an independent transmission repair estimate of approximately $6,700–$7,000. given the extremely low mileage and the
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | ||||
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Ranger. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.