Ford Ranger Complaints (2019)

271 consumer complaints on file.

#11673464July 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Own a 2019 Ford Ranger, which is experiencing severe transmission issues including harsh and delayed shifting. A diagnostic scan revealed code P07F7-00, which matches Ford's TSB 24-2046 / 25-2024, related to known defects in the 10R80 10-speed transmission. Despite this being a documented issue, authorized Ford dealerships have refused to properly diagnose the TSB entirely and claiming it was no longer valid. This unresolved defect affects the safety and reliability of my vehicle. I am filing a complaint to request that the NHTSA investigate this widespread problem and consider issuing a recall to address the transmission defect affecting many Ford Rangers (and other vehicles with this transmission). Thank you for your attention to this serious safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672614July 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle lurching and loosing power, almost caused accident. Determined DPFE sensor had water in it, replaced sensor. Problem continued with slipping gears and mis-shift. Transmission fluid was burnt and had metal shavings. Repair was complete transmission replacement. Vehicle has 94000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11670964July 3, 2025
ENGINE
Truck has issue with crank position sensor issue caused due to defective design of on 2.3l ecoboost first incident shut off at 65 mph took the dealer was told it was defective crank position sensor second time a month later same thing happens third time three or four months later happens again take the dealer this time they said that it was oil permeation on the sensor itself said it was due to leak in front timing cover of motor whereas oil had ripped onto the sensor causing it to not be triggered therefore shutting down the truck completely no limp mode just dead no power also lost all systems including adaptive cruise control, anti-lock brakes, traction control, power steering, forward radar everything!! luckily all three times that this has happened have managed to not crash or get hit in the process of malfunction.my complaint is that this is a four-wheel drive truck and if the sensor is that touchy then maybe they should have shielded it now dealers requesting $2,200 to fix problem after already paying $1500 the first time to have it fixed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671062July 3, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the visibility, and the contact was prevented from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected. The vehicle was not repaired because the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671180July 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The transmission in my truck has worked excellently with no sign of wear or degredation in performance, that was until the transmission suddenly began hesitating and slamming into gear. This is a common problem with this vehicle and is reported online incredibly frequently, while this may seem like a simple mechanical issue it did cause a completely lost of power when making a left hand turn which nearly caused me to be T-bone'd by oncoming traffic, and the hard shifting makes throttle response incredibly unpredictable. Please help us with this, there are recalls on the transmission in these trucks in multiple other countries with the chance of death as a consequence being openly stated. Me and my loved ones were almost killed because of this transmission which has widespread problems and NEEDS to be recalled before someone does lose their life. Ford has claimed this to be due to the adaptive learning software in the truck, but coincidentally has also redesigned a critical component in the transmission that causes these types issues three times now, but with zero effort to notify the customer of the risk or to openly address the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668851June 24, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was skipping gear, slipping, and shifting hard. The check engine warning light was briefly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the head gasket was failing. The dealer stated that coolant was intruding into the engine, and there was engine oil was entering into the spark plugs, causing engine failure. The dealer also diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The head gasket and the transmission were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be drive more often for the vehicle to run properly. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Mountain Grove Ford (11311 Bus Dr #60, Mountain Grove, MO 65711); and the vehicle was diagnosed with a transmission fluid leak and fractured head gasket. The head gasket was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The transmission jerked abnormally when the vehicle was shifted into park on an incline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer opened a case regarding the failures and extended the warranty for the transmission. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667557June 17, 2025
SUSPENSION
Driver side leaf spring broke
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667077June 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
After hookup of any type of trailer to electrical on vehicle, left turn signal fails to operate on vehicle or trailer, and warning message is displayed on panel. After disconnection of trailer operation of all turn signals in vehicle resume as designed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666884June 14, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
My tail lights just stopped working. I didn't know that they were out until someone behind me told me that they were out. I didn't have any collision, nothing like that. I called the Ford Dealership and they told me to bring it in so that they can see what the problem is. They have been having issues with tail lights just going out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666107June 10, 2025
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer became aware that the driver’s side rear leaf spring at the front end where the shackle bolt passes through the eyelet on the leaf spring was fractured. The contact stated that the dealer advised that the leaf spring could be replaced; however, the contact declined the repair. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664884June 4, 2025
SEATS
I HAD NOTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT THE BACK OS THE BACK SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH LEAVING IT TO SWING FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND SLAMMING BACK WHEN ACCELERATING. WHEN I CHECKED THE LATCH I COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK INTO CAPITAL FORD IN CARSON CITY FOR SOME OTHER PROBLEM AND ASKED THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE SEAT PROBLEM. AFTER OTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE, MY SERVICE ADVISOR, JOSEPH CONROY ADVISED ME THAT THE REPAIR OF THE SEAT WOULD COST APPROX. $400-$500. CONROY ALSO RELATED THAT THE LATCH PART WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE PART TO FAIL AND HE REPLIED BY SAYING THAT THE PART HAD GONE THROUGH A RE-DESIGN AND A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE REPAIR WAS SENT OUT TO DEALERSHIPS. WHEN I SAID THAT THIS APPEARED TO BE A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE AND THAT I HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF THE PART REDESIGN, HE TOLD ME TO CONTACT FORD. I CONTACTED FORD AND WAS ASSIGNED TO "LAPORTIA" AS MY ADVISOR AND SHE IS WORKING TOWARDS SECURING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, BUT NO INTEREST IN THE SAFETY ASPECT OF THE COMPLAINT. MY TRUCK'S ORIGINAL WARRANTY ENDED JUST THIS PAST DECEMBER BUT IS STILL COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663707May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10R80 Transmission delays Shifts and slams into gear when it does shift extremely hard.Has caused my back pain. This is a known defect caused by the CD&F drum bushing. This problem has almost caused me and my family to be killed at an Intersection since the vehicle will not accelerate while waiting for gear selection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661686May 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission failer. Lurches at start up even in park refuses to shift gears
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661531May 16, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission feels like it is delayed in engaging gears at various speeds. Stop and go traffic is most noticeable. When it does change gears, it often feels jerky. Lower speeds at most noticeable but over 50mph seems to run fine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659556May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the transmission was shifting while shifting rough from first to second gear. The contact stated that over time, the failure progressed and had occurred while shifting into gear. The contact stated that the failure had self-corrected as the engine warmed up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659365May 6, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I started hearing a ticking sound under the dash on the driver's side. Then it would blow hot air on drivers side and cold air on passenger side whether it was on heat or air conditioning. We also smelt plastic once in awhile. I took it in and was told it was it was the actuator. They replaced that and that took care of the noise but not the 2 different air Temps. Took it back and now was told the distribution housing needs to be replaced. I have read on a recall for the HVAC system it could catch on fire so the melting plastic smell concerns me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657875April 30, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the check engine warning light started flashing off and on, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that there was water inside the cylinders, causing a misfire. The contact was advised that the spark plugs, and coil packs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was advised to have an engine cover installed to prevent the water intrusion from reoccurring. The contact stated that the higher trim level of the same vehicle came equipped with the engine cover already installed to prevent the failure from occurring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656968April 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is pushing forward from 1st to 2nd gear. Pushing so hard that it hard to stop
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656882April 25, 2025
SUSPENSION
Leaf Spring failed at forward mount of driver side. Vehicle was never over weight nor ever towed anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655953April 21, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I use my back up camera it either goes all black or is distorted to the point where I cannot see what is behind my truck. This occurs randomly when I put the truck in reverse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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