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2022 Ford Ranger Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Ford Ranger has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 352,213 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 25V685000 2025-10-10 59,006 affected
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…

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,…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V442000 2025-06-27 200,237 affected
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,…

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.

EQUIPMENT 23V379000 2023-05-26 29,607 affected
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…

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22V685000 2022-09-14 69 affected
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.

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.

VISIBILITY 22V451000 2022-06-24 63,294 affected
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,…

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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
ENGINE
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
SEATS
2
99injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
Total complaints50

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-01-27

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-01-27

“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 · reported 2026-01-20

“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.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-01-20

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-12-23

“We where driving down the pa turnpike pike when the transmission began to shift between 8 and 9th gears. A wrench icon turned on. I pulled over and the transmission stayed stuck in 9th gear even when parked. I turned off the truck and opened the door which turned the ignition off. When I opened…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-12-13

“Wiper arm stops working or stays in up position. Intermittent issue.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-08

“Wiper arm stops working or stays in up position. Intermittent issue.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2025-12-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford Ranger as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.