NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford Ranger Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2000–2020) the Ford Ranger has 108 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2006 with 12; the cleanest is 2003 with 5.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 108
- Worst year
- 2006
- Cleanest year
- 2003
2000–2020
12 recalls
5 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 7 | |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 11 | |
| 2011 Ford Ranger | 6 | |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 8 | |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 6 | |
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 6 | |
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 12 | |
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 11 | |
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 12 | |
| 2003 Ford Ranger | 5 | |
| 2002 Ford Ranger | 7 | |
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 9 | |
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 8 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford Ranger
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE26
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING13
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE11
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL10
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS8
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS6
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT3
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER2
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.