A steady late Ranger
The 2021 Ranger has about 125 complaints per 100,000 sold. Transmission and soft brake pedal reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 119 owner complaints and 0 recalls
Not rated
126 19% below the Ranger average
0 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
Soft brake pedal
Long pedal travel before braking.
Fix: Brake bleed or service $150 to $400
Service brakes
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Ford Ranger
- Test the brakes firmly at low speed.Brakes should stop the car straight and quietly. Grinding, pulling or surging means worn parts or a fault in the brake system.15 of the 119 owner complaints about the 2021 Ranger involve the brakes (13%).
Questions
Is the 2021 Ford Ranger reliable?
A steady late Ranger. The 2021 Ranger has about 125 complaints per 100,000 sold. Transmission and soft brake pedal reports.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Ranger have?
0 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 2021 Ford Ranger problems?
Soft brake pedal.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.