Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford Ranger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford Ranger has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V046000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V126000 FUEL SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V202000 RIGHT HAND PARKING BRAKE CABLE RETENTION ACTUATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 128 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Parking Brake 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 156 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford Ranger exhibits below-average reliability primarily due to numerous airbag-related recalls and complaints. With 128 airbag complaints and several recalls associated with airbag issues, this model year raises significant concerns about safety. Other systems have far fewer complaints, but the presence of structural and engine issues suggests additional underlying defects. Overall, the data indicates a focus on airbag issues but limited evidence for other potential problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Structure | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Structural rattles or noises
- Unusual engine vibrations
- Fuel smells or leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford Ranger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.