2019 Ford Ranger: recalls and complaints

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• 25V68500010 Oct 2025Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
• 25V5720003 Sep 2025Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
• 23V37900026 May 2023Equipment / Other / Labels
• 21V81100015 Oct 2021Seat Belts / Front / Webbing
• 20V1370009 Mar 2020Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
• 19V83900021 Nov 2019Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
• 19V72600010 Oct 2019Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
• 19V51800010 Jul 2019Seat Belts
• 19V36600013 May 2019Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
• 19V0710001 Feb 2019Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 25V685000Received 10 Oct 2025. 59,006 units.

   Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA4.

2. 25V572000Received 3 Sep 2025. 1,456,417 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S89. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2026.

3. 25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.

4. 23V379000Received 26 May 2023. 29,607 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2023.

5. 21V811000Received 15 Oct 2021. 47,683 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Webbing

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab vehicles. The front passenger outboard seat belt may not have been assembled properly, allowing the seat belt to be misrouted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will provide owners with instructions to perform a preliminary inspection of their front seat belts. Owners that detect an issue with the driver's seat belt, are unsure of the results, or do not want to perform an inspection, should not drive their vehicles and contact a Ford dealership. Dealers will inspect the front row outboard seat belts and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C25.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 2021.

6. 20V137000Received 9 Mar 2020. 5,384 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S12. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 2020.

7. 19V839000Received 21 Nov 2019. 72,718 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not properly seated, potentially causing the rear lights to function intermittently or not at all.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility and may not fully alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inline connector for loose terminals and replace the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2020. A renotification was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S43.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2020.

8. 19V726000Received 10 Oct 2019. 17,965 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may electrically short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HVAC blower motor production date, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S34.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Dec 2019.

9. 19V518000Received 10 Jul 2019. 7,579 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles with a SuperCab body style. The front passenger seat belt may have been improperly assembled.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right front seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S23.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2019.

10. 19V366000Received 13 May 2019. 2,534 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may loosen allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of crash or injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the transmission shift cable bracket fasteners as necessary, and verify the proper transmission shift operation, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S15.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2019.

11. 19V071000Received 1 Feb 2019. 2,992 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without the key in the starting system and without depressing the brake pedal. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move. Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission floor shift selector interlock assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C02.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19C02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2019.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2019 Ford Ranger
• All 2019 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 24.

Complaints that report a crash

13

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

6

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

26 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Ranger?

1,902,122 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Ranger have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 102 recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger, model years 1978 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2019 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2019 Ford Ranger name most often?

Power Train: 94 of 354 component mentions, or 265.5 per 1,000. For all 2019 vehicles the figure is 123.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Ford Ranger open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.