Midsize pickups · P375 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 30 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,148 to own, including $3,692 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Ranger.
Reliability
30/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,692
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
23 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$21,771
$19,159 – $24,384, estimate
Recalls
6
on record
Owner complaints
119
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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.
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
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."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
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."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor
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Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (70/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 14/100 |
| 2023 | 70/100 |
| 2022 | 60/100 |
| 2021 | 30/100 |
| 2020 | 46/100 |
| 2019 | 20/100 |
Not especially. It scores 30 out of 100, below average for midsize pickups; the 2022 and 2023 scored better.
It scores 30 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,692 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,148 over 5 years: $3,586 in lost value, $3,692 in repairs and $8,870 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,771 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (70/100) and the 2024 worst (14/100).
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.