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2022 Ford Ranger problems

NHTSA lists 37 complaints for the 2022 Ford Ranger, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 99 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD RANGER.

At a glance

Complaints
37
With crash
1
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
99
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
200,237
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
86

Complaints per 100k sold: 64.927. Units sold: 56,987; sales year: 2022; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN1745.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM821.6%
ENGINE513.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL38.1%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING25.4%
SEATS25.4%
SERVICE BRAKES25.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER25.4%
AIR BAGS12.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12.7%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICPEDALS AND LINKAGES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLACCELERATOR PEDAL1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure1232.4%0.80
electrical electronic616.2%0.87
loss of control616.2%0.91
visibility or lighting38.1%0.80
noise or comfort25.4%0.72
restraint or airbag25.4%0.80
structural or corrosion25.4%0.42
unclear25.4%0.95
fire or overheating12.7%0.69
fluid or fuel leak12.7%0.83
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate2362.2%0.81
low1232.4%0.79
high25.4%0.70

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 37 tagged complaints of 37 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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5 recalls.

25V685000

Date: 2025-10-10. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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. (excerpt)

Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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 (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V442000

Date: 2025-06-27. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: 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. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V379000

Date: 2023-05-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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."

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V685000

Date: 2022-09-14. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

Consequence: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V451000

Date: 2022-06-24. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

86 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
POWER TRAIN28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
EQUIPMENT11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
COMMUNICATION3
LANE DEPARTURE3
SEATS3

11037559

Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of

11037515

Date: 2026-09-18. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Quality improvements include: -Enhanced AndroidAuto and Apple CarPlay connectivity

11036545

Date: 2026-08-25. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change

11036074

Date: 2026-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM.

11035465

Date: 2026-07-09. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update

11034224

Date: 2026-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3,

11032750

Date: 2026-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt part number from W714288-S438 to W714288-S437, update the part

11033577

Date: 2026-05-09. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles

11031262

Date: 2026-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

For 2021 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by

11031263

Date: 2026-04-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE.

Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
RANGER37

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