2025 Ford Ranger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#13 most-complained of 17 Ranger years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Ford Ranger has 40 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #13 highest of 17 Ranger model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Ranger problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (35%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (35%)
- Electrical System8 (20%)
- Brakes7 (18%)
- Other7 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (8%)
- Airbags2 (5%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
2025 Ford Ranger recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V343000May 27, 2026Engine1,536 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V268000Apr 28, 2026Structure & Body179,698 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Fordâs number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V238000Apr 14, 2026Structure & Body140,201 vehicles
Structure:interior panels:sun visor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
2025 Ford Ranger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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.
2025 compared with other Ranger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Ranger a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ford Ranger ranks #13 of 17 among Ranger model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 40 complaints and 13 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Ranger?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (14 complaints), transmission & powertrain (14 complaints), and electrical system (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 1,050 miles.
- Does the 2025 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger, most recently reported 2026, covering engine, structure & body, electrical system, and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Ranger?
- EPA rates the 2025 Ford Ranger at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.