2022 Ford Ranger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (15) · Engine (3) · Electrical System (3)
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Safety recalls (5)
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 2025-10-10 · campaign 25V685000 · 59,006 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 December 2026. Owners may contact Ford
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2023-05-26 · campaign 23V379000 · 29,607 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2022-09-14 · campaign 22V685000 · 69 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield 2022-06-24 · campaign 22V451000 · 63,294 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (87)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-22 · TSB 26-2408 v2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2309. reason for update: update the model section to remove aviator 10r80, update theparts list to add 3.3l to w520514-s440, and add l1mz-7z490-g valve body separator plate for aviator
Power Train 2026-09-22 · TSB 26-2408 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes 26-2309. reason for update: update the model section to remove aviator 10r80, update the parts list to add 3.3l to w520514-s440, and add l1mz-7z490-g valve body separator plate for aviator. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least one of
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · SYNC-26.2.8.5 Ranger · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -enhanced androidauto and apple carplay connectivity
Engine 2026-08-25 · 26L01 · Other
customer satisfaction program 26l01 certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles 2.0l panther diesel engine timing belt and tensioner interval change
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-04 · TSB 26-2359 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). this may be due to the software in the pcm.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-09 · 26E04 · Emissions
new vehicle delivery hold - emissions recall 26e04 certain 2021-2025 model year f-150, maverick, mustang, ranger, expedition, bronco sport, explorer, bronco, navigator, and aviator vehicles powertrain control module software update
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Engine“a recall for a block heater was active. they removed the part and they never call back to install the new part. as of now my truck does not have an engine block heater. i emailed and called them and no answers from them. the sheehy ford at gaithersburg.…”
2026-07-29 · Power Train“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 highwa…”
2026-07-06 · Power Train“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. …”
2026-04-22 · Power Train“complete transmission failure with normal driving use just outside of warranty …”
2026-02-02 · Engine“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? …”
2026-01-27 · Power Train“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. …”
2026-01-12 · Power Train“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 for…”
2026-01-10 · Seats“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 c…”
2026-01-06 · Visibility/Wiper“wiper arm stops working or stays in up position. intermittent issue. …”
2025-12-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“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 insid…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.