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2023 Ford Ranger: recalls and problems

No recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
18complaints
2crashes reported
1fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Ford Ranger. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train5 · 28%
  • Engine3 · 17%
  • Electrical System2 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 11%
  • Service Brakes2 · 11%
  • Air Bags2 · 11%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)1 · 6%
  • Lane Departure1 · 6%
  • Suspension1 · 6%
  • Visibility1 · 6%

What owners report

Engine

Appx 73000 miles truck developed shudder (felt like transmission jumping gears) under moderate acceleration. gently drove home, no other shudder. called dealer who said to drive it in. noted a missfire warning on phone app, also stated to gently drive to dealer. on way dealer up hill at ~60 mph (on 70mph freeway) shudder returned, slowed to 55mph, heard spark plug(s) eject and much louder noises. stopped and had tow

Electrical System

Received safety recall 25s72 sync software and had repaired in feb. 2026. same issue has already resurfaced. many issues are related to this. sync software affects b/u camera, ford pass will not work, phones will not sync, internal components will not work properly. ie: radio, etc. was repaired during warranty period but now a few weeks out of warranty and dealer will not repair again without a healthy charge. i just

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

The contact owns a 2023 ford ranger. the contact stated that while idling at the red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was accelerating unintendedly. the contact continuously depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly at approximately 1 mph and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. there was no injury sustained. the air bags did not deploy. n

Service Brakes

Brake pad fell off while driving, it hasn’t been serviced by anyone else except the manufacturer. it’s a manufacturer failure and a safety issue. the dealer ship refused to provide an inspection report of the vehicle

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.