2022 Ford Ranger problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Ranger, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
37
Recalls
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
99
Median mileage
15,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 17 of 37 complaints (46%).
  • Electrical System (8) and engine (6) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 15,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 99 injuries.
  • The 2022 Ford Ranger has 5 recalls on file.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 15 Ford Ranger model years we track.
  • That is 68% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (117).

2022 Ford Ranger problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    17 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train17
Electrical system8
Engine5
Vehicle speed control2
Seats2
Exterior lighting2
Service brakes2
Visibility/wiper2

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k410k–30k130k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Ford Ranger complaints that list mileage.

2022 Ford Ranger recalls (5)

  • Recall 25V685000Oct 10, 202559,006 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

    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.

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

  • Recall 25V442000Jun 27, 2025200,237 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    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.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  • Recall 23V379000May 26, 202329,607 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

  • Recall 22V685000Sep 14, 202269 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

    Risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

    Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

  • Recall 22V451000Jun 24, 202263,294 vehicles
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

    Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

Recent 2022 Ford Ranger complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jul 29, 2026AZTransmission & Drivetrain
    Vehicle was placed into Ford’s Neutral Tow mode according to the owner’s manual before being recreationally towed behind a motorhome. The instrument cluster displayed Ford’s confirmation that Neutral Tow was enabled and the vehicle was ready for four-wheel-down towing. The transmission failure occurred during the second day of towing. After highway travel, the transmission severely overheated, expelled transmission fluid and lost all ability to move in forward or reverse.…
    NHTSA complaint #11753520 · source
  2. Filed Jul 6, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain
    Transmission. Total mechanical failure. TSB. 23-2250 TBS 24-2101 TBS. 25-2134. Transmission fluid was replaced at 83709. Replaced at 104263. Factory schedule 150000. Ford is aware they are selling a product that has Factory mechanical issues.
    NHTSA complaint #11748529 · source
  3. Filed Feb 2, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngine
    What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Inspection available if needed. The ignition coils and spark plugs failed due to Ford’s negligence to provide an engine cover. Water has gotten in to the engine and caused these systems to fail How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The engine violently shakes and causes you to lose speed. I was going 20 under the limit on the highway due to this and could…
    NHTSA complaint #11715118 · source
  4. Filed Jan 27, 2026MIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    Engine Valve Cover has Cracked. High Pressure Pump Seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. Confirmed by 2 dealerships It has been inspected No warning lamps messages.
    NHTSA complaint #11713696 · source
  5. Filed Jan 12, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain
    Several occasions, pulling out into traffic and giving it gas the truck jerks repeatedly and won't go and then we'll kick into normal speed several times driving out of nowhere RPM shoot up truck almost comes to a complete stop in the middle of traffic but no Code is popping up saying there's anything wrong with the vehicle and in order to have Ford looking at it. It's gonna cost $399 since as of now there is no recall on anything for this.
    NHTSA complaint #11710384 · source
  6. Filed Jan 10, 2026OR99 injuredSeats & Seat Belts
    I have developed severe chronic neck and back pain due to the shape and position of the headrests in this vehicle (as well as my wife’s 2024 Hyundai Kona). There is no position that does no cause pain, and I am forced to remove them entirely, or lean forward and not use them, causing a lack of support and different muscle tension. This has been confirmed by my physical therapist. Due to NHTSA requirements, I cannot buy a newer vehicle that does not cause this condition, nor…
    NHTSA complaint #11710143 · source
  7. Filed Dec 18, 2025WVDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    The ACM (Audio Control Module) failed, causing a network failure in the CAN system. This caused a condition of no speedometer reading, no automatic braking, no adaptive cruise control, no fuel gauge reading, no blind spot monitoring, no forward collision, no rear cross traffic warning. Additionally, while the turn signals worked, there was no inside audio or visual confirmation that it was functioning. Also no high beam headlight indicator and no automatic high-low beams.…
    NHTSA complaint #11705968 · source
  8. Filed Dec 14, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain
    We where driving down the PA Turnpike Pike when the transmission began to shift between 8 and 9th gears. A wrench icon turned on. I pulled over and the transmission stayed stuck in 9th gear even when parked. I turned off the truck and opened the door which turned the ignition off. When I opened the door I heard a click from the transmission. Turned the truck back on and it ran normal and the wrench went away. I use a code reader at all times and was able to record the code.…
    NHTSA complaint #11704938 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology