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2019 Ford Ranger Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 24 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 Ford Ranger, 9% of its 267 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,000 miles. No related recall exists for this area. Owners most often report tire tread/sidewall damage and rear leaf spring cracks.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
24
9% of 267
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear tires develop sidewall blisters, slow leaks, or dry rot and fail within the first several thousand miles.
  • Front tires wear unevenly on the inside edge even after alignment checks come back within spec, and inspection sometimes finds internal tire separation.
  • Rear leaf springs crack or fracture at the front mounting eye or shackle bolt, sometimes on both sides, without the vehicle being overloaded or used for towing.
  • The spare tire carrier's chain-crank mechanism can slowly release, letting the spare drop and drag against the pavement while driving.
  • The rear bed on one side sits visibly lower than the other, indicating a sagging or uneven suspension component.
  • Lug nuts have been reported as swollen, preventing tire rotation or rebalancing at service visits.

When 2019 Ford Ranger suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 11, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 Ford Ranger suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Jul 2021Mar 2025Jul 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ranger model year

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

  1. 20104 (3%)
  2. 20114 (2%)
  3. 20140 (0%)
  4. 20160 (0%)
  5. 20170 (0%)
  6. 201924 (9%)
  7. 20205 (4%)
  8. 20215 (4%)
  9. 20220 (0%)
  10. 20231 (6%)
  11. 20245 (6%)
  12. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have suspension or tire problems?
NHTSA lists 24 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 Ranger, which is 9% of all 267 complaints filed for that model year. The median mileage at failure reported is 21,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Ranger suspension or tires?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2019 Ranger.
What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2019 Ranger?
Owners frequently describe rear leaf springs cracking or breaking at the front mounting eye, along with tire sidewall damage and uneven front tire wear.
Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 24 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 Ranger.
How does the 2019 Ranger compare to other Ranger years for this problem area?
The 2019 Ranger's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than other listed years, such as 2020 and 2021 at 4% and 2024 at 6%.

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.