2022 Ford RANGER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Ford RANGER has 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: the lighting on the shift lever that shows what mode the transmission is being selected is missing. apparently ford stopped installing the lighting that lights the "park, reverse, neutral, drive" in the shifter beginning in 2021. this is a serious safety issue because at night, the driver cannot loo.

99 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

15 complaints

30%

• The lighting on the shift lever that shows what mode the transmission is being selected is missing. Apparently Ford stopped installing the lighting that lights the "Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive" in the shifter beginning in 2021. This is a serious safety issue because at night, the driver cannot loo
• The transmission and or converter on the vehicle continue to have harsh vibrations in all gears. The unit has a difficult time finding the right gear for the traveling speed. Some times accelerates slightly from a stopped position which requires excessive force on the brake. At highway speeds dow
• I have experienced the transmission hunting for a proper gear, skipping gears while driving and, at times, hear a clunk when the gear is put into place.

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

“The lighting on the shift lever that shows what mode the transmission is being selected is missing. Apparently Ford stopped installing the lighting that lights the "Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive" in the shifter beginning in 2021. This is a serious safety issue because at night, the driver cannot loo”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

8 complaints

16%

• Had someone driving behind me flag me over. I had no tail lights, brake lights, turn signals front or rear or hazzard lights in the front or back. There is only 15,000kms on this truck. Head light low beam and high beam work. trying to get in contact with ford canada and a ford dealership. was scann
• Modem cannot connect to update features nor use remote features.
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle started after the battery was recharged. The contact was able to start the vehicle using the key instead of the key fob.

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

“Had someone driving behind me flag me over. I had no tail lights, brake lights, turn signals front or rear or hazzard lights in the front or back. There is only 15,000kms on this truck. Head light low beam and high beam work. trying to get in contact with ford canada and a ford dealership. was scann”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

6 complaints

12%

• I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/t
• Engine revolutions increased to 4500 rpm while waiting for a school bus to unload. Engine revolutions increased to 4500 rpm while waiting at intersection Engine increased to 4500 rpm’s while driving down road slowly in front of school. Safety of school children were put at risk in two of these inst
• Went on a trip with the vehicle. When returning to home put the vehicle in the garage. Came out the next day and the Garage smelled like a gas can. Looked all around could not find signs of the gas. Got in the truck and was overwhelmed by gas smell. Moved the vehicle out of the garage. Googled the i

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

“I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

• I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/t
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal were too close together. While driving at various speeds, the contact’s foot slid off the brake pedal onto the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. While reversing, the vehicle automatical
• While driving my 2022 Ford Ranger, the transmission failed to engage Drive. I started my morning as usual, letting the vehicle warm up and the RPMs settle before leaving my neighborhood. As I pulled onto the main road, the truck began acting strangely—I noticed it wasn’t accelerating normally and fe

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

3 complaints

• I was stopped at a red light, not moving, and the rear window completely shattered, the entire window, except the small center slider.
• The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH and exiting the driveway, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the rear windshield had fractured without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The con
• Wiper arm stops working or stays in up position. Intermittent issue.

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

“I was stopped at a red light, not moving, and the rear window completely shattered, the entire window, except the small center slider.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 50 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: The lighting on the shift lever that shows what mode the transmission is being selected is missing. Apparently Ford stopped installing the lighting that lights the "Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive" in the shifter beginning in 2021. This is a serious safety issue because at night, the driver cannot loo
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Had someone driving behind me flag me over. I had no tail lights, brake lights, turn signals front or rear or hazzard lights in the front or back. There is only 15,000kms on this truck. Head light low beam and high beam work. trying to get in contact with ford canada and a ford dealership. was scann
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)