What problems does the 2026 Ford Ranger have?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Seats, power train and unknown or other groups have 2 each. See the problems section above for the details.

Has the 2026 Ford Ranger been recalled?

Yes. The by-year fact lists 8 recalls for 2026. The Recalls section on this page lists them.

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Ranger?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2026 Ford Ranger reliable?

The complaint file is small, with 7 complaints so far. Check the recalls and the by-year section on this page before you decide.

2026 Ford Ranger Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Ford Ranger^[1]. The by-year fact also lists 8 recalls^[2].

7owner complaints^[1]

8recalls^[2]

17–23MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the owner complaints on file split by component group.

Unknown or other. 2 complaints^[4]. These reports do not point to a clear component, so there is little to add.
Seats. 2 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, an owner describes a sharp piece of metal poking out of a rear headrest and causing a cut. Another report in this group is about a trailer connection that can drop out when the vehicle starts up.
Power train. 2 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the truck cutting out for a few seconds during a turn, with no warning light. One says the dealer would not look into it.
Wheels. 1 complaint^[7]. It describes the same trailer connection issue.
Engine. 1 complaint^[8]. It also describes the trailer connection issue.
Exterior lighting. 1 complaint^[9]. We have no story text to summarize here.
Electrical system. 1 complaint^[10]. We have no story text to summarize here.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Ranger is necessarily included.

Remedy pending
Back Over Prevention › Display Function (26V605), September 2026. About 11,405 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.^[11]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (26V548), August 2026. About 10,001 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]
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.^[13]
Equipment › Other › Labels (26V335), May 2026. About 268 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.^[14]
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.^[15]
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.^[16]
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.^[17]
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.^[18]

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^[3]	21 / 25 / 23	$2,900
Ranger RAPTOR 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 18 / 17	$3,950
Ranger 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[20]	19 / 24 / 21	$3,200
Ranger 4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[21]	18 / 23 / 20	$3,350

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2026 Ford Ranger with 2.3L 4-cylinder^[22]	300 hp
2026 Ford Ranger with 2.7L 6-cylinder^[23]	315 hp
2026 Ford Ranger with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[24]	400 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
RANGER RAPTOR SUPERCREW 3.0L 4WD^[25]	211 in	80 in	76 in	129 in	5,324 lb
RANGER SUPERCREW 2.3L 4WD^[26]	211 in	76 in	74 in	129 in	4,414 lb
RANGER SUPERCREW 2.7L 4WD^[27]	211 in	76 in	74 in	129 in	4,581 lb

How 2026 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Ranger model year. The 2026 is highlighted^[2].

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 7 complaints and 8 recalls for 2026^[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 24 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (7) and the most are for 1999 (760)^[2]. 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 2026 Ranger?

The 2026 Ford Ranger has a small complaint file so far^[1]. The reports are spread across several groups and no single group stands out^[4]^[5]^[6]. One complaint mentions an injury^[1]. Recalls exist for this year too^[2]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide for what to ask about and check at a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2026 Ford Ranger have?: Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. Seats, power train and unknown or other groups have 2 each^[4]^[5]^[6]. See the problems section above for the details.
Has the 2026 Ford Ranger been recalled?: Yes. The by-year fact lists 8 recalls for 2026^[2]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Ranger?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2026 Ford Ranger reliable?: The complaint file is small, with 7 complaints so far^[1]. Check the recalls and the by-year section on this page before you decide.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Ranger

2000 676 complaints, 4 recalls
2004 404 complaints, 10 recalls
2005 289 complaints, 9 recalls
2006 272 complaints, 12 recalls
2010 156 complaints, 8 recalls
2011 235 complaints, 5 recalls
2025 44 complaints, 13 recalls
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Compare all model years of the Ford Ranger

Other Ford models from 2026

2026 Ford Bronco Sport 8 complaints, 6 recalls
2026 Ford Bronco 11 complaints, 9 recalls
2026 Ford Expedition 10 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 Ford Explorer 42 complaints, 15 recalls
2026 Ford F150 18 complaints, 7 recalls
2026 Ford Maverick 16 complaints, 7 recalls

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Similar cars from 2026: pickup trucks

2026 Chevrolet Colorado 18 complaints, 1 recall
2026 GMC Canyon 8 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 Honda Ridgeline 10 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Nissan Frontier 11 complaints, 1 recall
2026 Toyota Tacoma 11 complaints, 0 recalls
2026 Toyota Tundra 34 complaints, 2 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Ford Ranger (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 / 25 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V605, filed September 22, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V548, filed August 25, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V343, filed May 27, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V335, filed May 26, 2026: Equipment › Other › Labels. 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 26V104, filed February 20, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V541, filed August 22, 2025: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain. 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 / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Ranger 4WD, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2026 Ford Ranger with 2.3L 4-cylinder: rated 300 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2026 Ford Ranger with 2.7L 6-cylinder: rated 315 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2026 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

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2026 Ford Ranger: problems, recalls and fuel economy