2025 Ford Ranger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Ford Ranger has a Complaint Index of 25 with 40 complaints and 13 recalls, ranking 13th out of 17 model years. NHTSA capped its verdict at Caution because of 11 recall campaigns requiring a dealer visit, even though its complaint index is relatively low.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #13 of 17 Ranger years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 40
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 Ford Ranger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the brakes not responding immediately during low-speed stops, leading to collisions.
- Multiple owners describe warning lights and beeping alerts at startup tied to a faulty ABS module, sometimes accompanied by a "Brake Failure" message.
- Several owners report sudden, unexplained loss of power for a few seconds while driving, including during lane changes or with cruise control off.
- One owner reported reduced engine power (limp mode) activating multiple times, diagnosed by the dealer as related to knock sensors and fuel.
- An owner described a collapsed intake hose near the turbo paired with a smell of oil and lack of acceleration.
- One owner noted the brake pedal position and dashboard panels made transitioning from gas to brake difficult.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2025 Ranger has a Complaint Index of 25, ranking 13th out of 17 model years, with 40 complaints logged so far. Its verdict is Caution, driven mainly by 13 recall campaigns rather than a high volume of complaints.
- What problems does the 2025 Ford Ranger have?
- The top problem areas are Engine and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 35% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 20% and Brakes at 18%. Owners also reported crashes tied to brake and collision-avoidance issues.
- Does the 2025 Ford Ranger have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ranger, covering the engine, brakes, structure and body, electrical system, and windshield bonding. None are do-not-drive recalls, but all require a dealer visit.
- Why is the 2025 Ford Ranger rated Caution instead of Good?
- Its complaint index of 25 is relatively low, but NHTSA data shows 11 recall campaigns requiring dealer visits, which caps the verdict at Caution.
- How does the 2025 Ranger compare to other Ranger years?
- The 2025 model ranks 13th worst out of 17 years tracked. Years like 2022 (complaint index 100) and 2019 (94) rank worse under the Avoid verdict, while 2023 has a lower complaint index of 19.