KnownCarProblems2019 Ford Ranger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Ranger, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 9th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford Ranger problems
Transmission
92 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting roughly. While approaching a stop, there was an abnormal squealing sound detected from the tires, with the vehicle vibrating. The vehicle was randomly changing lanes while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated.…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical
41 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, horn, ignition.
The horn does not always sound when you press the horn switch on the steering wheel. It is especially not likely to sound if you try to sound the horn in an emergency
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the spark plugs were blown…
Other or unspecified
34 complaints · 13%I was driving my vehicle and trying to stop to avoid a collision. The system indicated collision detection was engaged; however, the brakes would not stop and there was a wreck.
The passenger side front window is developing several snowflake like defects in between the glass. These are three to four inches in diameter and impede the side vision of the vehicle. Ford is refusing to replace the glass. This is a safety hazard and needs to be investigated. The size grows an 1/8 inch a day and does…
Engine
31 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was smoke was coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, causing engine failure. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the check engine warning light started flashing off and on, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that there was…
Visibility and wipers
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a clicking and popping sound when attempting to operate the air conditioning unit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blend door actuator and air conditioning flow…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the HVAC blower motor failed to blow cold or hot air as needed. The failure caused the defroster to be inoperable and failed to defrost the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…
Brakes
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: disc.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. While driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000.
Takata recall- I was recently in a car accident with my 2019 Ford Ranger and when I pressed the brake the would not apply so I continued to pump the brake and would not apply as I approached the other vehicle the precollison assist turned on and still nothing as I held the brakes down causing an accident
Suspension
19 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: rear.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer became aware that the driverâs side rear leaf spring at the front end where the shackle bolt passes through the eyelet on the leaf spring was fractured. The contact stated that the dealer…
Lights
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles.
Safety recall 19v-839 have letter stating parts are available took vehicle in to dealer 07/23/2020 no parts available, it is 08/04/2020 still no parts available and dealer can not tell me when parts will be available.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driverâs side rear taillight intermittently failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the horn failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford Ranger recalls
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 lincoln mkc, mustang, f-350 sd, f-250 sd, f-450 sd, 2015-2017 lincoln navigator, expedition, 2015-2018 edge, transit connect, 2016-2019 f-550 sd, transit, 2017-2019 econoline, and 2019 ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 4, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s72.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 transit connect, 2019-2020 mkz, mkx, edge, continental, f-150, nautilus, fusion, 2019-2023 ranger, mustang, 2020-2021 ecosport, expedition, navigator, 2020-2022 escape, f-250 sd, corsair, 2020-2023 aviator, transit, 2020-2024 explorer, 2021-2024 bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail a new tread label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco, 2023 super duty f-250, and 2019-2023 ranger vehicles. The tire and loading information (tread) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Seat belts: webbing
Risk: A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed december 22, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 ford ranger super cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Visibility and wipers: fan/motor
Risk: A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 6, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19v-726. The service replacement heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
Lights: tail lights
Risk: Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on july 10, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s43.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
Visibility and wipers: fan/motor
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 4, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s34.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ranger vehicles. The heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.
Seat belts
Risk: Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 29, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s23.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ford ranger vehicles with a supercab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began july 1, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s15.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted out of park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c02.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Ford Ranger
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ranger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (92 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); electrical (41 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); other or unspecified (34 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Ranger have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2025 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford Ranger?
- It is 9th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints, with 270 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.