2019 Ford Ranger service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Ford Ranger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes failed within hours of owning the Certified, WARRANTIED VEHICLE. ALMOST had an accident. Within <5 weeks of owning this warrantied certified vehicle, was stranded on Rine Ridge Indian Reservation and on the highway. Engine jerk so bad feels like I a derby car. Then just stalls. The dont…”
filed May 2, 2026
“Unintended Aceleration Veheicle experienced normal stop with no anomaly. Upon release of brakes, experienced reported Wide Open Throttle" Brakes were ineffective. Vehicle accelerate thru intersection striking guardrail with significant damage. WOT stopped by shutting of engine. Vehicle currently in…”
filed Dec 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 Ranger | 7 | 11% |
| 2022 Ranger | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Ranger | 14 | 13% |
| 2020 Ranger | 9 | 7% |
| 2011 Ranger | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Ranger | 3 | 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.