NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Ranger[1]. The power train group is named the most often, with 17 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name, biggest first.
- Power Train. 17 complaints[2]. Owners describe the truck losing power or not responding to the gas pedal while slowing for a turn or pulling out. Some also describe the drive mode changing on its own.
- Engine. 12 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners mention a burning oil smell, a loose coolant hose that led to overheating, and a drop in power.
- Electrical System. 10 complaints[6]. Owners describe a short circuit with a burning smell, a truck that would not start after a software update, and trouble getting parts for open recalls.
- Brakes. 7 complaints[7]. Owners describe a pedal set so high that a shoe catches on trim under the dash. Others report a brake warning message and a pedal that felt slow to respond.
- Unknown Or Other. 6 complaints[8].
- Speed Control. 5 complaints[9].
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 3 complaints[10].
- Steering. 2 complaints[11].
These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several components[1].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Ranger is necessarily included.
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (26V343), May 2026. About 1,536 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Seats › Critical Fasteners (26V268), April 2026. About 179,698 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Structure › Interior Panels › Sun Visor (26V238), April 2026. About 140,201 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) (26V122), March 2026. About 47,804 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights (26V104), February 2026. About 4,381,878 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module (25V823), December 2025. About 679 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Visibility › Windshield (25V683), October 2025. About 9 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury.[18]
- Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard (25V678), October 2025. About 405 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain (25V541), August 2025. About 100,900 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software (25V488), July 2025. About 312,120 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[21]
- Electrical System › Software (25V399), June 2025. About 45 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Seats › Critical Fasteners (25V311), May 2025. About 46 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint (25V310), May 2025. About 4,497 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[24]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ranger 2WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] | 21 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Ranger RAPTOR 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[25] | 16 / 18 / 17 | $3,950 |
| Ranger 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[26] | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 |
| Ranger 4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[27] | 19 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger with 2.3L 4-cylinder[28] | 300 hp |
| 2025 Ford Ranger with 2.7L 6-cylinder[29] | 400 hp |
| 2025 Ford Ranger with 3.0L 6-cylinder[30] | 400 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2025 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 321 | 1 |
| 1996 | 413 | 2 |
| 1997 | 411 | 1 |
| 1998 | 582 | 7 |
| 1999 | 760 | 5 |
| 2000 | 676 | 4 |
| 2001 | 527 | 4 |
| 2002 | 346 | 3 |
| 2003 | 243 | 1 |
| 2004 | 404 | 10 |
| 2005 | 289 | 9 |
| 2006 | 272 | 12 |
| 2007 | 270 | 5 |
| 2008 | 326 | 5 |
| 2009 | 169 | 7 |
| 2010 | 156 | 8 |
| 2011 | 235 | 5 |
| 2019 | 270 | 11 |
| 2020 | 130 | 7 |
| 2021 | 118 | 6 |
| 2022 | 37 | 5 |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 |
| 2024 | 94 | 13 |
| 2025 | 44 | 13 |
| 2026 | 7 | 8 |
NHTSA's counts for the Ranger show 44 complaints and 13 recalls for 2025[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 21 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (7) and the most are for 1999 (760)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2025 Ranger?
The 2025 Ford Ranger has 44 complaints on file[1]. Power train and engine reports lead the list at 17 and 12[2][5]. Electrical and brake reports follow at 10 and 7[6][7]. The model also has 13 recalls listed for this year[3], and complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict. Check the recalls section and ask a dealer about open repairs before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Ranger?
- Owners name the power train group the most often, with 17 complaints[2]. The engine group has 12[5] and the electrical system has 10[6].
- Does the 2025 Ford Ranger have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact lists 13 recalls for 2025[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for each one.
- How many complaints does the 2025 Ford Ranger have?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
- What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Ranger get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Ranger (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Ranger model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ranger 2WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 12 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V343, filed May 27, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V268, filed April 28, 2026: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V238, filed April 14, 2026: Structure › Interior Panels › Sun Visor. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V122, filed March 3, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V104, filed February 20, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V823, filed December 1, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V683, filed October 10, 2025: Visibility › Windshield. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V678, filed October 9, 2025: Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V541, filed August 22, 2025: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V488, filed July 25, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V399, filed June 13, 2025: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V311, filed May 9, 2025: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V310, filed May 9, 2025: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Ranger RAPTOR 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 18 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Ranger 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Ranger 4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Ranger with 2.3L 4-cylinder: rated 300 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Ranger with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 400 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Ranger with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 400 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGER RAPTOR SUPERCREW 3.0L 4WD: length 211 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 129 in, curb weight 5,324 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGER SUPERCREW 2.3L 4WD: length 211 in, width 76 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 129 in, curb weight 4,414 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGER SUPERCREW 2.7L 4WD: length 211 in, width 76 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 129 in, curb weight 4,581 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov