{"id":"2022_ford_ranger","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"Ranger","model_slug":"ranger","year":2022,"url":"/ford/ranger/2022/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":44986,"model":"Ranger 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":26,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD","co2":387,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":45211,"model":"Ranger 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":26,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD","co2":397,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Tue May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":44988,"model":"Ranger 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":24,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":411,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":45213,"model":"Ranger 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":24,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":420,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Tue May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":44989,"model":"Ranger Tremor 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":19,"comb":19,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":468,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3300,"save_spend":-5250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022"}],"vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","segment":"Pickup truck","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V685000","component":"EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-10-10","owner_notified":"","units":59006,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SA4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V379000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-05-26","owner_notified":"2023-07-21","units":29607,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23C18","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V685000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-09-14","owner_notified":"2022-09-29","units":69,"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S60","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V451000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-06-24","owner_notified":"2022-07-18","units":63294,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22C12","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":56,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":37,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":99,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",17],["Electrical System",8],["Engine",5],["Vehicle Speed Control",3],["Visibility/Wiper",2],["Seats",2]],"by_year":{"2022":5,"2023":10,"2024":8,"2025":6,"2026":8},"excerpts":[["2024-07-08","Electrical System","The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start with the key in the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle started after the battery was recharged. The contact was able to start the vehicle using the key instead of the key fob. The vehicle was tak\u2026"],["2024-06-03","Visibility","The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH and exiting the driveway, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the rear windshield had fractured without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed th\u2026"],["2024-05-07","Power Train","The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle revved but failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact came to a sto\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"PU/CC 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.292,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.256,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/EC 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.292,"seats":4,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/EC 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.256,"seats":4,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":72,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":4,"complaints":37},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}