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2022 Ford Ranger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2022 Ford Ranger ranks worst among 17 model years with a complaint index of 100 and is rated Avoid. Owners report transmission and powertrain issues most often (17 complaints, 46% share), plus 5 recalls covering fuel lines, windshield bonding, and camera software.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 17 Ranger years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
37
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
99
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2023
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
20 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths
99 / 0

Top 2022 Ford Ranger problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain17 (46%)
  2. Electrical System9 (24%)
  3. Engine8 (22%)
  4. Brakes3 (8%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers3 (8%)
  6. Fuel System2 (5%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  8. Airbags1 (3%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
  10. Other1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Transmission hunts for the correct gear, skips gears, and clunks when shifting into place.
  • Vehicle shows harsh vibrations in all gears with slow or missing downshifts at highway speed when trying to pass.
  • Engine hesitates when taking off from a stop or entering a highway, reported on an EcoBoost-equipped truck with low mileage.
  • Rear window shattered completely while the vehicle was stopped at a red light.
  • Tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazards stopped working with multiple body control module faults detected.
  • A false rear-seat belt warning stayed on with no one seated and no objects present.
2022 Ford Ranger complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2022Apr 2023Sep 2023May 2024Oct 2024Dec 2025Jul 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2025 (4).

2022 Ford Ranger recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles

    Equipment:electrical:engine block heater

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  3. NHTSA 23V379000May 26, 2023Other29,607 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

See all 5 recalls for the 2022 Ford Ranger →

2022 Ford Ranger fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Ranger years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’14’16’17’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution56127722
2021Avoid81114620.5
2022Avoid10037522
2023Caution19184 !22
2024Caution38831321

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Ranger reliable?
Among 17 model years of the Ranger, 2022 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Ford Ranger?
Transmission and powertrain issues are the top complaint area, making up 17 of 37 complaints (46%), with a median failure mileage of 41,000.
Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Ranger, covering a loose fuel line connection, improper windshield bonding, a TREAD label error, block heater issues, and rearview camera software.
How does the 2022 Ranger compare to other years?
The 2022 model has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2021 (81), 2019 (94), and 2011 (75), making it the worst-ranked year in the lineup.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Ford Ranger?
The 2022 Ranger is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.