Reliable Auto DB

2022 Ford Ranger reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Ford Ranger has 37 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Ranger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 13. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Engine block heater, Back-over prevention, software, and Labels.

2019 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab FX4
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Complaints

37

Per year

8

Recalls

5

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (17 of 37), then Electrical system (8) and Engine (5). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 15,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 29,750 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Ranger has 114 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2023 has 18 complaints, 5 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Ford Ranger. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 59,006
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall Labels 2023-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V379000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 29,607
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2022-09-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V685000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 69
Recall visibility, windshield 2022-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 22V451000
Summary 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."
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.
Vehicles affected 63,294

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (37 total)

Powertrain
17
Electrical system
8
Engine
5
Exterior lighting
2
Seats
2
Service brakes
2
Speed control
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Accelerator pedal
1
Adaptive cruise control
1
Air bags
1
Automatic emergency braking
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Equipment
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Pedals and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Steering
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Of the 8 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 15,500 miles. The middle half fall between 8,000 and 29,750 miles.

Complaints filed per year

52022102023820246202582026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-29
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-06
  • "Complete transmission failure with normal driving use just outside of warranty"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-04-22
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-02-02
  • "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."
    Engine, Powertrain · filed 2026-01-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Ranger two-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $2800
Ranger two-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
Ranger four-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 20 24 22 MPG $2950
Ranger four-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Ranger Tremor four-wheel drive 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 19 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

2019 US return (T6), 2019–2023
Body styles SuperCab pickup, SuperCrew pickup
Oil 2.3L EcoBoost, 5W-30 synthetic blend , 6.2 qt capacity
Tire size 255/70R16, 255/65R17, 265/65R17 or 265/60R18; LT265/65R17 with the off-road package
Towing capacity 7,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Ford's technical service bulletin 23-2078 covers a shudder or vibration when accelerating from a stop on 2019-2023 Rangers, traced to an excessive rear-axle pinion angle and corrected with a shim kit. Separately, early production also saw two rollaway-related recalls: safety recall 19S15 (NHTSA 19V-366) for loose or missing transmission shift-cable bracket fasteners on Rangers built in March 2019, and compliance recall 19C02 (NHTSA 19V-071) for misrouted shifter wiring that could keep the shift interlock from locking the transmission in Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Ranger reliable?

The 2022 Ford Ranger has 37 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Ranger years here — under the median of the other years, which is 13. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Engine block heater, Back-over prevention, software, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2022 Ford Ranger?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (17 of 37), then Electrical system (8) and Engine (5). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 15,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 29,750 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Ford Ranger more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Ranger has 114 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2023 has 18 complaints, 5 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Ford Ranger been recalled?

The 2022 Ford Ranger has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Ranger?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2022 Ford Ranger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Ford Ranger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Ranger is 21.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Ford Ranger take?

2019-2023 2.3L EcoBoost: 5W-30 synthetic blend (~6.2 qt). 2024+ listings commonly use 5W-30 for 2.3L/2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost (~6.0 qt).

Does recall 24V-770 cover the Ford Ranger?

NHTSA 24V-770 (Ford 24S64) covers certain 2024 Rangers (also certain 2024-2025 Broncos): a front upper control-arm ball-joint fastener may not be properly installed or torqued; dealers inspect and correct.

What generation years does the US Ford Ranger cover here?

T6 return (2019-2023) and the 2024+ T6 refresh. There is no US Ranger model year between 2012 and 2018 in this catalog.