KnownCarProblems2025 Ford Ranger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Ranger, most often about the transmission (37% of complaints). It is 17th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints and has 13 recalls.
Most common 2025 Ford Ranger problems
Transmission
16 complaints · 37%Engine
12 complaints · 28%Electrical
9 complaints · 21%Brakes
7 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2025 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there were several warning lights illuminated with an abnormal beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was informed to open the doors, turn off and restart the vehicle off to reset…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 14%Speed control
5 complaints · 12%Driver assistance
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Ford Ranger recalls
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in november 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s35. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 28, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 explorer, ranger, and bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fordâs number for this recall is 26s30. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning april 30, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ranger and bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Body and structure: sun visor
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the a-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed may 5, 2
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Engine: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 31, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s10. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 4, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 ranger, lincoln nautilus, mustang, maverick, explorer, escape, lincoln corsair, bronco sport, and bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 25, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c10. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning march 17, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 f-150, 2022-2026 f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, f-550 sd, maverick, 2024-2026 ranger, 2023-2026 f-600 sd, 2022-2027 lincoln navigator, expedition, and 2026 e-transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Brakes: control module
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 26, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sd4. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on december 3, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 lincoln navigator, f-150, expedition, bronco, and ranger vehicles. The electronic brake booster (ebb) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 20, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c52. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on october 14, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 bronco and ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Body and structure: dashboard
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 26, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c54. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on october 14, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Air bags: curtain
Risk: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 26, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c41.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the b-pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Brakes: software
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The ebb module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s77.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 lincoln navigator, f-150, expedition, bronco, and ranger vehicles. The electronic brake booster (ebb) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Electrical: software
Risk: An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 29, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fords number for this recall is 25c23.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, "control and displays" and 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Suspension: upper ball joint
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 23, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s45.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 bronco and ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 23, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c16.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 ranger and bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, "seating systems."
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 2025 Ford Ranger
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Ranger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (16 complaints); engine (12 complaints); electrical (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Ranger have?
- 13 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 27, 2026 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Ford Ranger?
- It is 17th of 23 Ranger model years by number of complaints, with 43 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.