Ford Ranger Complaints (2019)

271 consumer complaints on file.

#11499995January 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the spark plugs were blown out with the coil. The contact was informed that the spark plugs, and coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 17,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498780December 25, 2022
POWER TRAIN
This truck we have had in the shop for the transmission 5 different times the truck at all different speeds jerks like the gear is not igniting in then starts to shake the shop has reported that it does not shift properly then yesterday Dec 24th, 2022 the trucks wrench came on the breaks locked up and the power train locked up I have all documents we purchased the truck in March 2022 and have been having this transmission issue since I have contacted Ford numerous times and also emailed numerous times the dealership we purchased the truck from has done nothing except keep reprogramming the computer in the system which is not the issue the transmission is under warranty to 60000 miles and we have been having this issue since June 2022. Now that everything locked up on the vehicle we are not safe to even take the truck out on the road we do not want to get injured no the defective issue causing an accident and someone else getting injured. Ford has done nothing to fix or solve the issue at this point the vehicle has 59105.3 miles on it should not be having these issues and the dealership automotive repair shop not fixing the issue at this point need to buy this vehicle back and not sell it it is to dangerous and can cause injuries. We have been trying since June 2022 to get this truck fixed. 3 months after purchasing it and sales rep that sold it to us at Parkway Nissan, Ford Chrysler just says have to take it to their shop which has not done a thing to fix the issue. 12/24/2022 the power train wrench light came on breaks locked up we had a hard time to even start the truck then the breaks was not properly working and started making a noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497499December 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My brake lights, turn signals, running lights, and hazards don't work. The Ford dealership has inspected it. There were no warning signs or symptoms prior to failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494570November 22, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission clunk jerky and sifting not right. 10r80 transmission just like the f150. Took to ford dealer twice still with same issues. Driving is not safe for roads with traffic and I know others feel the same too
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494185November 18, 2022
SEATS
The drivers side seat heater short circuited and melted the seat cover and foam. The short circuit left an approximately 1 inch hole through the seat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493725November 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Both of my taillights no longer work, at first it was intermittent and they would come back on but after a while nothing worked. No turn signal, hazard, or brake lights for the rear taillights only. The overhead one above the bed still works. The vehicles behind me cannot tell whether I am braking, turning or driving. It appears this was a common issue on earlier vehicles in production. It has been reproduced by an independent service center. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer, and no there was no other symptoms prior to the failure other than the intermittent working and not working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492858November 9, 2022
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the heated seat overheated to the point where the contact received severe burns along the back down to the back of the legs. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11492703November 8, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The failed component is a small wheel speed sensor on the rear axle. The sensor is designed in a way where it inserts into the axle and sits close enough to the gears that it can be hit by the gears during bumps/potholes/etc. The issue puts myself and others at risk as when the sensor malfunctions or breaks, it disables multiple safety features of the truck including: Antilock brakes, traction control, power steering, hill assist, and collision avoidance system. Other systems affected include cruise control. The problem has been reproduced with three separate speed sensors, two OEM sensors and one after market. I have had the vehicle inspected by a Ford dealership for the issue. Issues prior to the first replaced sensor was the sensors have issues with cold climate. When snow or ice is on the roadway, the sensors have issues and disable all the above features. Appears the design cannot withstand the cold weather.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492414November 5, 2022
POWER TRAIN
This 2019 Ranger is experiencing jerky and erratic shifting. At low RPM’s (parking lots) it requires excessive RPM’s and resulting speeds to shift between gears. It also clunks when downshifting, feeling like the vehicle was hit by another car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484858September 16, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and approaching traffic, while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance Emergency Automatic braking activated and stopped the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure a second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484582September 15, 2022
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
As I was driving down the road I began I started to smell something unusual - in a way it smelled like burning plastic and/or anti-freeze. I then began to feel quite a bit more heat than usual on my lower back, so much I knew something was wrong. I pulled my truck over, got out and as soon as I got out my heated seat started producing smoke where I believe the main heated seat coil is. Within seconds a flame burst out from the seat. I luckily had a drink in my cup holder that I reached over to grab & pour out on the flame. It kept smoking after I dumped the liquid on it. I then grabbed a water bottle from my back seat & was able to put the fire out completely. In conclusion, my 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Crew Cab heated seat caught fire while it was turned on, on 9/15/2022 at approx. 9:00a.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11477212August 2, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear taillight intermittently failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the horn failed to operate as needed. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V839000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473953July 14, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with water absorption in the engine. The dealer replaced the boot cover, spark plugs, and engine cover. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,599.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473417July 11, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
My rear camera stopped working and I think the front collision alert is affected as well. I understand there was/is a recall for this issue but not my vehicle. I do not understand why.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466891June 1, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The 10r80 10 speed Transmission will slip, shutter, stall, jump in and out of gear, slam into gear, and often times will wait till you are at a complete stop to downshift into 1st gear which makes the entire truck lunge forward almost like you’ve been rear ended. I’ve been to 2 different ford dealerships, had my truck in the shop multiple times and all I hear is them telling me that it’s normal and they get these complaints a lot. Long Lewis ford of prattville Alabama will play dumb and hold my truck in their parking lot for a few days then say they found nothing wrong. Collier ford of wetumpka Alabama told me over the phone that the symptoms I’m experiencing are normal and they they will not touch my truck unless it has a wrench light on. A $36,000 truck should not have these issues and it be deemed “normal” or even “acceptable”.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462506April 27, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The front passenger door mechanism failed. the actuator that grips onto the metal latch on the truck's frame is locked in the up position, preventing the door from closing. That creates a safety problem because the door will not close or latch.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457372March 19, 2022
SUSPENSION
Vehicle is visibly lower or has a lean on the rear driver side bed. Was brought to ford and measured to be lower on right rear side by .5”inch from the left, fuel tank was at less than a 1/4 tank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457217March 18, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown, My vehicle seems to stall in low gear. I already informed the dealership several times, and they stated that everything was fine. The stalling appears to be getting more frequent as time goes on, and worried that this could cause further damage to the vehicle. This is a safety concern as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456425March 12, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Drive truck and park in garage and garage smells like gas. Only happens when parking truck in garage right after driving it. This has happened about 3-4 times now. I don't drive it that often. Just had an oil change at Ford and drove home. Then the next day i took it out and parked it in garage and gas smell again. Smell will last 2-3 days if truck stays parked. Have an appt. this coming week at Ford.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454892March 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a cow. 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. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 54,000. Vehicle has been totaled State Farm with Claim number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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