2019 Ford Ranger: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Ford Ranger: 11 recalls, 269 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
11 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #19V071000 · 2019 · 2,992 vehicles
What's wrong: In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Why it matters: If the vehicle can be shifted out of park without the brake applied, the vehicle May unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #19V366000 · 2019 · 2,534 vehicles
What's wrong: The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission May loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Why it matters: If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle May move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle May roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash…
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V518000 · 2019 · 7,579 vehicles
What's wrong: The front passenger seat belt May have been improperly assembled.
Why it matters: Improperly assembled seat belts May not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #19V726000 · 2019 · 17,965 vehicles
What's wrong: The heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor May electrically short.
Why it matters: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #19V839000 · 2019 · 72,718 vehicles
What's wrong: The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights May be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.
Why it matters: Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and May not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #20V137000 · 2020 · 5,384 vehicles
What's wrong: The service replacement heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed May have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that May result in an resistive electrical short.
Why it matters: A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #21V811000 · 2021 · 47,683 vehicles
What's wrong: The front passenger outboard seat belt May not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Why it matters: A misrouted seat belt May not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership.…
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V379000 · 2023 · 29,607 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image May remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V572000 · 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V685000 · 2025 · 59,006 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine block heater May crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (92): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (63), warning light on (20), stalls / loses power (13).
- Electrical (41): the most common themes are electrical failure (13), warning light on (10), noise or vibration (5).
- Other / unknown (34): the most common themes are warning light on (6), noise or vibration (4).
- Engine (27): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (11), warning light on (7).
The 2019 Ford Ranger has 269 owner complaints, ranking #15 of 33 Ranger model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 248). Complaints peaked in 2025 (58 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 19,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2020 (129 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Regular |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Ford Ranger. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Ranger problems?
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (92), electrical (41), other / unknown (34).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Ranger get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.3 L, Automatic (S10)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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