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2022 Ford Ranger

Gas
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
56 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA37
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019

The 2022 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ranger 2WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 37 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Ranger 2WDGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo212623$2,700
Ranger 2WDGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo202622$2,850
Ranger 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202422$2,850
Ranger 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo192421$2,950
Ranger Tremor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo191919$3,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44986, 45211, 44988, 45213, 44989.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Equipment

25SA4
59,006 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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
NHTSA campaign 25V685000reported Oct 10, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S72
200,237 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000reported Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Equipment

23C18
29,607 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskAn overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.FixFord 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V379000reported May 26, 2023Ford Motor Company
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

22S60
69 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskAn improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.FixFord 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V685000reported Sep 14, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

22C12
63,294 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskA windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V451000reported Jun 24, 2022Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
37complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 99 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 5 · 2023: 10 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Power Train17
Electrical System8
Engine5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility/Wiper2
Seats2

What owners describe

“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…”Jul 8, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“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…”Jun 3, 2024 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“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…”May 7, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆29%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆26%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆29%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆26%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking.

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Other Ranger model years

F

2026 Ford Ranger

7 recalls · 5 complaints

F

2025 Ford Ranger

13 recalls · 36 complaints

F

2024 Ford Ranger

13 recalls · 75 complaints

D

2023 Ford Ranger

4 recalls · 18 complaints

F

2021 Ford Ranger

6 recalls · 112 complaints

F

2020 Ford Ranger

7 recalls · 127 complaints

F

2019 Ford Ranger

11 recalls · 266 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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