2020 Ford Ranger Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford Ranger, 18% of all 127 complaints filed for the year. No related recall exists for this engine issue, and median mileage at failure was 24,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 23
- 18% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 24,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe water intrusion into the spark plug wells due to a missing engine cover, leading to corroded spark plugs and coils and eventual misfires.
- Some drivers report sudden loss of power or violent shaking under acceleration, tied to damaged spark plugs and ignition coils from moisture exposure.
- A rattling noise on cold start that fades as the engine warms up, then returns under acceleration, was reported to dealers without resolution.
- One owner found fuel dilution in the engine oil after only 860 miles, with lab testing showing a 4.3% gasoline contamination level.
- Several complaints describe unintended acceleration events where the brake pedal failed to slow the truck, in one case ending in a crash.
- A fire originating under the hood near the engine bay was reported while the vehicle was parked in a driveway.
When 2020 Ford Ranger engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2020, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2020 Ford Ranger?
- NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2020 Ranger, which is 18% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Ranger engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2020 Ford Ranger engine problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 24,500 miles.
- What is the most serious engine-related issue reported?
- Owners reported one fire and two crashes tied to the engine problem area, along with three injuries across the complaint data.
- What specific engine failure do owners describe most?
- Multiple owners describe water intrusion into spark plug wells from a missing engine cover, causing corrosion, misfires, and loss of power.