The 2020 Ford Ranger has a elevated safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 115 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

115

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V1970002020-03-04

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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21V7650002021-30-09

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."

An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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21V8110002021-15-10

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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."

A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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23V3790002023-26-05

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 115 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Ford Ranger. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train33

02Unknown Or Other9

03Engine7

04Service Brakes6

05Visibility5

115 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

18–23mpg combined

19-21city

18-26hwy

$2,950-$3,750/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2020 Ford Ranger returns 18–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Ranger 2WD - Automatic (S10)

23mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Ranger 4WD - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

20 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Ranger 2WD Incomplete - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city18 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Ford Ranger

42States

26%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 42 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

87712%

FLFlorida

5808%

CACalifornia

4937%

PAPennsylvania

3515%

GAGeorgia

3344%

AZArizona

2964%

MIMichigan

2804%

MOMissouri

2714%

WAWashington

2704%

COColorado

2493%

DEDelaware

2343%

NCNorth Carolina

2333%

OHOhio

1943%

DCWashington DC

1712%

ILIllinois

1582%

MDMaryland

1542%

OROregon

1442%

UTUtah

1402%

IN125

OK121

AL116

TN114

ID113

MN108

NYNew York

1081%

KY103

NH91

NJ88

KS76

NM74

NV71

VT65

IA61

ME59

VA57

AR56

RI56

WI50

LA45

NE44

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Ford Ranger?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Ford Ranger a good car to buy?

The 2020 Ford Ranger has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Ford Ranger?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2020 Ford Ranger. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Ford Ranger?

You'll get between 18 and 23 MPG combined from the 2020 Ford Ranger, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Ford Ranger?

Out of 115 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.