AI Damage2019 Ford Ranger: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Ford Ranger filed 270 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 132 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 270
- involving a crash
- 13
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 132
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 34% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 92 complaints (34% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 36.
- Electrical system: 41 complaints (15% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 51.
- Engine: 27 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Visibility: 24 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Service brakes: 20 complaints (7% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.3 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 270 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 92 | 3 | 36 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 2 | 51 |
| Engine | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 24 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Airbags: passenger rear and front side airbags did not deploy after being struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. Seatbelts: were ineffective Vehicle was sold due to system failures and equipment issues. Safety: Head and body trauma due to non deployment. Inspection: Unknown No system messages before collision
There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The contact stated while her husband was in the process of parking the vehicle in the driveway, the contact's husband depressed the accelerator pedal to drive…
During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and severe front-end damage had occurred but no airbags deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Possible Drivers side seat belt problem on 2019 Ford Ranger. Incident occurred on Monday 12/20/202, ABOUT 9:20 AM. After rounding a corner at low speed I hit a patch of ice and, spinning about 90 degrees, ran head on into a very tall power pole, anchored to its concrete base with many very large bolts.
From then until now there have been more than 6 instances where the gear shift lever has been placed in park, but the truck has freely rolled away. This has happened in my driveway, while parked on a busy street, in a crowded parking garage in denver, and a couple of other places.
I have had two instances of unintended acceleration while braking, on both occasions the engine revved and the vehicle went forward. Only have 950 miles on it. The brake pedal has a lot of travel before engaging. Ford needs to take a serious look at this.
The vehicle surged forward went over the stop and into the freezer and refrigerator pushing then into the wall before I could stop. I was the only witness, although my wife heard the impact. I was unhurt, air bags did not deploy.
A physical inspection of the broken component shows a uniform, bright, raw crystalline fracture face across the entire thickness of the steel leaf plate, with absolutely zero internal rust or environmental corrosion inside the metal grain.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 234 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 11% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Ranger has 36 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 270, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel…
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)…
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and…
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- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns…
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- For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure…
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- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless…
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- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes…
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black…
Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera…
NHTSA lists 132 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ranger?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 270. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), jerking, harsh shifts (14%), A/C or heater (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA lists 132 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Ranger from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.