Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Ranger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Ranger has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V379000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V811000 Seat Belt Routed Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 & 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V137000 Replacement Blower Motor May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V839000 Intermittent or Inoperative Tail Lights NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V726000 Blower Motor May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V518000 Improperly Assembled Front Passenger Seat Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V366000 Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park' NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V071000 Unintentional Shift out of Park NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 92 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 34 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
Of the 271 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 271 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Ranger has 270 owner complaints and 11 NHTSA recall campaigns, indicating concerns with reliability. Common issues include powertrain and electrical system failures. Recalls cover significant safety and operational issues, suggesting a need for cautious consideration. The relatively high number of complaints for specific components shows the model may require more attention and maintenance over time. However, the limited failure data suggests some uncertainty in determining long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
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 pad and rotor inspection
- Battery check and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air conditioning service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Frequent electrical issues
- Engine stalling or misfiring
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Power loss while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Ranger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.