2020 Ford Ranger problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints about the 2020 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 30.1% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 10.3%.
Complaints156
Crashes10
Fires1
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 30.1% · 47
Engine 10.3% · 16
Unknown or other 8.3% · 13
Electrical system 7.1% · 11
Service brakes 5.8% · 9
Forward collision avoidance 5.1% · 8
Vehicle speed control 3.8% · 6
Exterior lighting 3.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Ford Ranger in this data, 2020 sits 23rd by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 98 in the last three years against 47 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 20,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My transmission start to skip about two years ago, l took to Ford Dealership, they check the code, everything was good, we check the 3 months ago, everything okay, but it still kept skipping, so l change the fluid, and filter, still skips, for wanted over $600.00 to see what the problem, said l had no warranty, Iâm a 71 year old disabled Senior on a fixed income, , didnât have the money, l donât know what to do Power train
all of these issues: Shuddering at the point of acceleration Inability to reach desired speed Gear lockout Failure to start Shifter âlockoutâ or being âstuck in parkâ Hesitation from a stopped position Sluggish performance, including during towing âCheck engineâ light âJuddering,â which involves shaking of the vehicle during normal operation Loss of power or failure to engage Power train
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving between 40-45 MPH, the vehicle began jerking and the transmission was skipping. Additionally, the vehicle lost power and was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,900. Power train · reported at 55,900 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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