Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ford Ranger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ford Ranger has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V379000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V283000 Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 18 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$26,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ford Ranger shows moderate reliability with common issues in the power train and brakes. Complaints suggest attention to those areas can help maintain performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$600 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual gear shifting
- Brake pedal vibration
- Engine overheating
- Intermittent electrical faults
- Speed control malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ford Ranger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.