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2021 Ford Ranger: recalls and problems

No recalls and 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
114complaints
6crashes reported
3fires reported
9injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Ford Ranger. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train57 · 50%
  • Service Brakes14 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 11%
  • Engine12 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 7%
  • Electrical System7 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance7 · 6%
  • Structure6 · 5%
  • Back Over Prevention5 · 4%

What owners report

Power Train

While driving from [xxx] to [xxx] on xxx my 2021 ford ranger's dash light came on and i noticed harsh shifting and the vehicle began jolting unpredictably while i was driving at highway speeds. to avoid imminent danger, i pulled off the 101 and slowly drove to the closest ford dealership, vista ford lincoln of [xxx], in order to have the truck assessed. technicians performed a diagnostic evaluation and retrieved dtc

Unknown Or Other

One suspects dealership misrepresented sale. website lists vehicle series, xl; window sticker document indicates lariat. 2021 ford ranger lariat tremor might have been rebuilt without instrument reporting changes. because one has been ambushed - one no longer has collateral. one is attempting such creation report via xxx code [xxx] for unwinding contract, good faithing wells fargo lien key negotiation vin hold: [xxx]

Power Train

The contact owns a 2021 ford ranger. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting gear, the transmission shifted hard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the transmission was operating as designed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and s

Power Train

2021 ford ranger 98160 millas firts time buy 01 19 2022 transmition went out 7 2 2026, my factory defect

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering RANGER SUPER CAB, RANGER SUPER CREW. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.