2019 Ford Ranger problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Ranger. The most-reported areas: Power Train (92), Electrical System (41), Unknown Or Other (34).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 | 13% |
| Engine | 27 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7% |
| Suspension | 19 | 7% |
| Visibility | 16 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 3% |
| Seats | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-12
While operating my 2019 Ford Ranger under completely normal driving conditions without a heavy payload or trailer, the rear driver-side suspension suffered an instantaneous, catastrophic structural failure. The vehicle emitted a sudden, loud metallic clanking sound as the rear main mono-leaf spring completely sheared i...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
Rear Camera - Back Over Prevention - I took it to the dealer, they said there is no recall for my vehicle. It is currently available for inspection but I will need to get it fixed. Safety risk is elevated due to inability to fully see surroundings/people/children/pets, etc. behind the vehicle. The dealer saw that it...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-26
Defective heat/ac blend box assembly. No heat or, more importantly, windshield defroster. Appears to be a common issue on this vehicle model.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.