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2023 Ford Ranger
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
NHTSA has issued a “do not drive” advisory affecting this model year.
Campaign 23V283000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.
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Our database contains 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Ford Ranger, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), driver assistance and engine categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 66 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Sep 2023 | 1 | 4 |
| Oct 2023 | 3 | 7 |
| Jan 2024 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar 2024 | 1 | 10 |
| Jun 2024 | 1 | 11 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 13 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 14 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 16 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 17 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 18 |
| Nov 2026 | 1 | 19 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Powertrain (other)419.0%
- Driver assistance314.3%
- Engine314.3%
- Brakes314.3%
- Electrical29.5%
- Airbags29.5%
- Visibility14.8%
- Fuel system14.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
4 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
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Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Rear back up camera not working- showing a blue screen and contact dealer. Other vehicles on recall list ours is not.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775090
- Incident
- Oct 31, 2026
Appx 73000 Miles truck developed shudder (felt like transmission jumping gears) under moderate acceleration. Gently Drove home, no other shudder. Called dealer who said to drive it in. Noted a missfire warning on phone app, also stated to gently drive to dealer. On way dealer up hill at ~60 mph (on 70mph freeway) shudder returned, slowed to 55mph, heard spark plug(s) eject and much louder noises. Stopped and had towed to dealer (tow truck drove onto roll back.. very noisy, dealer stated sounded terrible when drove into shop. Engine repair quoted at ~10k (disassembly,machine, sleeve cyinders, new parts) Ford extended warranty refused claim.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755726
- Incident
- Mar 21, 2026
Received safety recall 25S72 sync software and had repaired in Feb. 2026. Same issue has already resurfaced. Many issues are related to this. Sync software affects B/U camera, Ford pass will not work, phones will not sync, internal components will not work properly. IE: Radio, etc. Was repaired during warranty period but now a few weeks out of warranty and dealer will not repair again without a healthy charge. I just wanted to report since initial repair failed again so quickly. Thanks
- NHTSA ID
- 11747442
- Incident
- Jun 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while idling at the red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was accelerating unintendedly. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly at approximately 1 MPH and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The contact and the other driver pulled into a gas station and exchanged the vehicle's insurance information. The contact stated that there was no visible damage on either vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that no failure was found. The contact noticed that the dealer service report stated that the contact had stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough shifting while idling; however, the contact had only described the incident to the dealer and had not mentioned rough shifting while idling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact requested buy-back assistance. The manufacturer informed the contact that the buy-back request was denied because neither the State where the vehicle was purchased, nor the State where the contact resided, required the buyback of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact was advised to take the vehicle to another dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11711247
- Incident
- Dec 28, 2025
- Mileage
- 38,000 mi
Brake pad fell off while driving, it hasn’t been serviced by anyone else except the manufacturer. It’s a manufacturer failure and a safety issue. The dealer ship refused to provide an inspection report of the vehicle
- NHTSA ID
- 11700807
- Incident
- Oct 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the fuel pump erroneously activated, sending fuel to the engine. The contact had to restart and turn off the vehicle for the fuel pump to shut off. The failure occurred intermittently, but frequently. The dealer was contacted regarding a possible recall; however, the contact was unable to speak with a representative. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.
- NHTSA ID
- 11679805
- Incident
- Aug 11, 2023
- Mileage
- 50 mi
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 40 MPH, and the vehicle then shifted into 4WD-Low independently. As a result of the failure, the vehicle dramatically decelerated and skidded to a complete stop. The 4WD warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who observed water damage to the fuse box which caused electrical failures. The contact was informed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 10,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11651300
- Incident
- Mar 28, 2025
- Mileage
- 10,000 mi
in normal drive mode the transmission downs shifts thru the gears and skips from 3 to 1. becuase of that skip it feels like you got rear ended by another car. if your not prepared for it you could let off the brakes which could cuase you to hit the person in front. in sport mode it downshifts thru all the 10 gears properly.
- NHTSA ID
- 11638904
- Incident
- Jan 27, 2025
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ENGINE
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 – Supplement #1 Certain 2018-2025 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change
POWER TRAIN
This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator
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 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 clutch and planetary container cylinder (7B177).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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, 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 clutch and planetary container cylinder (7B177).
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 46 | 13 | 0 | 59.8 |
| 2024 | 99 | 13 | 0 | 58.6 |
| 2023Viewing | 19 | 4 | 0 | 59.2 |
| 2022 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 57.1 |
| 2021 | 119 | 6 | 0 | 63.5 |
| 2020 | 131 | 7 | 1 | 62.7 |
| 2019 | 272 | 11 | 0 | 58.9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 235 | 6 | 0 | 53.5 |
| 2010 | 156 | 9 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2009 | 169 | 8 | 0 | 52.4 |
| 2008 | 326 | 6 | 1 | 58.9 |
| 2007 | 270 | 6 | 1 | 59.9 |
| 2006 | 272 | 12 | 0 | 52.7 |
| 2005 | 289 | 11 | 3 | 62.3 |
| 2004 | 405 | 12 | 3 | 65.9 |
| 2003 | 243 | 5 | 1 | 60.5 |
| 2002 | 346 | 7 | 0 | 56.0 |
| 2001 | 515 | 9 | 2 | 63.3 |
| 2000 | 670 | 8 | 0 | 56.3 |
| 1999 | 755 | 10 | 0 | 56.2 |
| 1998 | 576 | 11 | 1 | 61.4 |
| 1997 | 411 | 7 | 2 | 61.3 |
| 1996 | 413 | 8 | 0 | 55.8 |
| 1995 | 321 | 7 | 1 | 57.9 |
| 1994 | 438 | 11 | 1 | 61.3 |
| 1993 | 232 | 10 | 2 | 64.6 |
| 1992 | 189 | 6 | 1 | 63.9 |
| 1991 | 132 | 6 | 4 | 67.5 |
| 1990 | 105 | 5 | 3 | 66.3 |
| 1989 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 63.0 |
| 1988 | 89 | 2 | 2 | 66.4 |
| 1987 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 71.3 |
| 1986 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 75.0 |
| 1985 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 67.6 |
| 1984 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 69.0 |
| 1983 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 57.4 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.