Harsh shifting and A/C faults
The 2019 Ranger has about 300 complaints per 100,000 sold. Hard or erratic 10-speed shifting and air conditioning that blows hot lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 272 owner complaints and 11 recalls
304 1.9x the Ranger average
11 free to fix at a dealer
Every Ranger year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
10-speed shifting
Harsh, delayed or erratic shifts.
Fix: Software update $100 to $200; repairs more
Power train
Air conditioning
A/C blows hot on the passenger side.
Fix: Blend door or actuator $200 to $600
Visibility
Recalls
Intermittent or inoperative tail lamps can result in loss of stop, turn, rear position, and reverse lamp functions, which reduces the vehicle's visibility an...
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
If the vehicle can be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move.
Improperly assembled seat belts may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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If the gear shift lever position does not match the actual transmission gear, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction.
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Ford Ranger
- Drive in stop-and-go traffic and on the highway.A test drive of at least 20 minutes, including a cold start, traffic and highway, gives known faults time to show up.
- Run the A/C on both sides.The A/C should blow cold the whole time on max. Warm air usually means a leak in the system, and replacing an evaporator or compressor can cost over $1,000.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Ranger has 11 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2019 Ford Ranger reliable?
Harsh shifting and A/C faults. The 2019 Ranger has about 300 complaints per 100,000 sold. Hard or erratic 10-speed shifting and air conditioning that blows hot lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Ranger have?
11 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Ranger problems?
10-speed shifting; Air conditioning.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 2WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.