2026
Ford Ranger
CR MPG:
CR MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Predicted Reliability
We expect the 2026 Ranger will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2024 and 2025 models.
The 2026 Ford Ranger has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2026 Ford Ranger has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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New Models Predicted Reliability
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Ford vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024*
2025
Powertrain
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Engine Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Engine Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Transmission Major
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Drive System
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Exhaust
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Brakes
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Climate System
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Build Quality
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Body Hardware
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
NA
2002
2003
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019*
2020
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2025
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
What should you do:
Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V541000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
100900
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