2021 Ford Ranger vs 2022 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Ranger | 2022 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 110 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,600 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 54 | 17 |
| Engine | 12 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2021 Ford Ranger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.