Close to average
The 2020 Ranger has about 130 complaints per 100,000 sold. Transmission complaints remain the top issue.
Updated November 2026 · based on 131 owner complaints and 7 recalls
129 17% below the Ranger average
7 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
Transmission
Hard shifts and some failures.
Fix: Software update or repair $500+
Power train
Recalls
An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, incre...
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.
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An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Ford Ranger
- Feel for hard shifts.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.50 of the 131 owner complaints about the 2020 Ranger involve the transmission and drivetrain (38%).
- Ask for transmission service records.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.50 of the 131 owner complaints about the 2020 Ranger involve the transmission and drivetrain (38%).
Questions
Is the 2020 Ford Ranger reliable?
Close to average. The 2020 Ranger has about 130 complaints per 100,000 sold. Transmission complaints remain the top issue.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford Ranger have?
7 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 2020 Ford Ranger problems?
Transmission.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Ford Ranger Super Crew PU/CC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.