2019 Ford Ranger exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Ford Ranger — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My complaint isn't about my vehicle. My complaint pertains to pickup truck and SUV lighting. The lighting on these vehicles have become so bright that they blind oncoming drivers. In addition, I was recently blinded by the lights on a lifted pickup truck, that was following behind me. The lights on…”
filed Nov 24, 2025
“After hookup of any type of trailer to electrical on vehicle, left turn signal fails to operate on vehicle or trailer, and warning message is displayed on panel. After disconnection of trailer operation of all turn signals in vehicle resume as designed.”
filed Jun 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not…Campaign 19V839000 · Nov 21, 2019
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ranger | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Ranger | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 Ranger | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Ranger | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Ranger | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 Ranger | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.