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2006 Ford Ranger Engine Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Ranger, 8% of all 271 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Engine complaints
22
8% of 271
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Ranger engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2006, latest Mar 26, 2019.

2006 Ford Ranger engine complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2006Mar 2010Apr 2011Mar 2013May 2014Apr 2017Jun 2018Mar 2019
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Mar 2019; peak May 2006 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ranger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (8%)
  2. 200622 (8%)
  3. 20074 (1%)
  4. 20086 (2%)
  5. 20098 (5%)
  6. 20109 (6%)
  7. 20117 (3%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 201942 (16%)
  12. 202023 (18%)
  13. 202123 (20%)
  14. 20228 (22%)
  15. 20235 (28%)
  16. 202411 (13%)
  17. 202514 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Ranger have engine problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Ranger, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most engine complaints?
The 2019 Ford Ranger has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 22 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Ranger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Ranger is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.