2023 Ford Ranger problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 17 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 Ford Ranger vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 Ford Ranger vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- POWER TRAIN4 reports
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES2 reports
- AIR BAGS2 reports
- LANE DEPARTURE1 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE1 reports
- SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY1 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1 reports
- ENGINE1 reports
Recalls (4)
- WHEELS23V283000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
- EQUIPMENT23V379000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- BACK OVER PREVENTION25V442000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- EQUIPMENT25V685000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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