NHTSA lists 18 complaints for the 2023 Ford Ranger, 2 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD RANGER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 6 | 33.3% | 0.81 |
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| loss of control | 5 | 27.8% | 0.77 |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 22.2% | 0.84 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 11.1% | 0.96 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 5.6% | 0.95 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 11 | 61.1% | 0.86 |
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| high | 4 | 22.2% | 0.84 |
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| low | 2 | 11.1% | 0.54 |
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| none | 1 | 5.6% | 0.41 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 18 tagged complaints of 18 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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4 recalls.
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.
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.
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.
Date: 2023-04-20. Systems: WHEELS.
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
64 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 20 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 3 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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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
11037290
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
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)
11030282
Date: 2026-03-25. Type: Other. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, LANE DEPARTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Advance Notice a Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
11030177
Date: 2026-03-23. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. This may be due to the F clutch friction plates brinelling into the