2010 Ford RANGER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford RANGER has 170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (75% of all complaints), specifically: i work during the nights on the 8pm-4:30am shift. i was changed temporarily to the 3:30am - 12pm shift to cover a coworker's vacations. i worked on saturday from 8pm-4:30am and then on monday from 3:30am-12pm. as a result, on my second day on this new shift, i didn't rest well. on tuesday, march 11,.

5 crash reports 4 injuries

170

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

127 complaints

75%

• I WORK DURING THE NIGHTS ON THE 8PM-4:30AM SHIFT. I WAS CHANGED TEMPORARILY TO THE 3:30AM - 12PM SHIFT TO COVER A COWORKER'S VACATIONS. I WORKED ON SATURDAY FROM 8PM-4:30AM AND THEN ON MONDAY FROM 3:30AM-12PM. AS A RESULT, ON MY SECOND DAY ON THIS NEW SHIFT, I DIDN'T REST WELL. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11,
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN FROM THE SCENE BY AMBULANCE AND TAKEN TO A NEARBY EMERGENCY FACILITY. THE CONTACT SU
• DRIVING ON INT 10 SAN BERNARDINO CALIF, SLAMMED INTO VEHICLE BARELY MOVING AND I WAS DOING ABOUT 60MPH. HORRIBLE IMPACT AND DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SEVERE RT HAND TRAUMA INCLUDING BROKEN INDEX FINGER.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 5 crashes

“I WORK DURING THE NIGHTS ON THE 8PM-4:30AM SHIFT. I WAS CHANGED TEMPORARILY TO THE 3:30AM - 12PM SHIFT TO COVER A COWORKER'S VACATIONS. I WORKED ON SATURDAY FROM 8PM-4:30AM AND THEN ON MONDAY FROM 3:30AM-12PM. AS A RESULT, ON MY SECOND DAY ON THIS NEW SHIFT, I DIDN'T REST WELL. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11,”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

6 complaints

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE TAILGATE AND IT COMPLETELY FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,766. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI
• I HAVE A EXTANG ENCORE TONNEAU COVER ON MY 2010 FORD RANGER THAT FLEW BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD DAMAGING THE REAR FIBERGLASS PANEL. THE FRONT LATCH ASSEMBLY HAS A POOR DESIGN IN WHICH WATER DRAINS DOWN INSIDE OF THE LATCH ASSEMBLY AND FREEZES AND ICE BUILDS UP. YOU THINK THE PANEL IS SEC
• DUE TO A RECENT ROAD HAZARD A TIRE WENT FLAT, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THE SPARE, IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED BECAUSE THE CABLE HOLDING IT UP RUSTED SOLID. ADDITIONALLY, THE BED IS ALSO RUSTING TO THE EXTENT WHERE HOLES GO THROUGH TO THE ROAD(SEE PIC). THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO FORD

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE TAILGATE AND IT COMPLETELY FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,766. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

• 2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEA
• HARMINIC BALANCER FELLOFF WHILE IN MOTION
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED WITH AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZ
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED PRIOR TO THE ACCELERATION BUT AT THE TIME OF ACCELERATION THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

• STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES. 2010 FORD RANGER TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER REPORTED A SPLIT IN THE FUEL LINE. FUEL LINE WAS PROTECTED BY A SHIELD. NO APPEARANCE OF VISIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL LINE. COST OF REPAIR $538.00. VEHICLE HAD 55,000 MILES ON IT. FUMES COULD BE DETECTED OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND W
• STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES. 2010 FORD RANGER TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER REPORTED A SPLIT IN THE FUEL LINE. FUEL LINE WAS PROTECTED BY A SHIELD. NO APPEARANCE OF VISIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL LINE. COST OF REPAIR $538.00. VEHICLE HAD 55,000 MILES ON IT. FUMES COULD BE DETECTED OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND W
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V126000 (FUEL SYST

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“STRONG SMELL OF GAS FUMES. 2010 FORD RANGER TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER REPORTED A SPLIT IN THE FUEL LINE. FUEL LINE WAS PROTECTED BY A SHIELD. NO APPEARANCE OF VISIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL LINE. COST OF REPAIR $538.00. VEHICLE HAD 55,000 MILES ON IT. FUMES COULD BE DETECTED OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND W”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 170 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: I WORK DURING THE NIGHTS ON THE 8PM-4:30AM SHIFT. I WAS CHANGED TEMPORARILY TO THE 3:30AM - 12PM SHIFT TO COVER A COWORKER'S VACATIONS. I WORKED ON SATURDAY FROM 8PM-4:30AM AND THEN ON MONDAY FROM 3:30AM-12PM. AS A RESULT, ON MY SECOND DAY ON THIS NEW SHIFT, I DIDN'T REST WELL. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE TAILGATE AND IT COMPLETELY FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,766. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 2010 FORD RANGER LST 4 CYLINDER. THERE IS A SEVER VIBRATION AT 2000 RPMS AND THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE. 850 RPMS ON THE TACH. THE VIBRATION IS IN THE STEERING AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID IT WAS JUST THE NATURE OF THE BEA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)