MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Ford Ranger Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 392 total NHTSA owner complaints and 59 federal recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger.
Best Ranger Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Ranger Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 13 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Ranger | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 13 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Ranger | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Ranger | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 5 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Ranger | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 6 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Ranger | 4.2 / 10 | 125(27.8/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Ranger | 3.6 / 10 | 264(58.7/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Ranger | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Ranger | 9.5 / 10 | 1(0.2/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Ranger | 9.5 / 10 | 1(0.2/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Ranger | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Ranger | 9.5 / 10 | 1(0.2/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |