With 7 recalls and 0 complaints, the 2025 Ford Ranger rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V3110002025-09-05

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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25V3100002025-09-05

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V6830002025-10-10

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.

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25V3990002025-13-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger trucks. The instrument panel was not properly configured, preventing many of the the warning lights or gauges from properly displaying. This includes forward collision warnings, auto emergency braking, traction control, roll stability, and other gauges. The fuel gauge, distance to empty, and fuel economy may also not show accurately. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

An instrument panel that does not clearly display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash.

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25V5410002025-22-08

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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25V6780002025-09-10

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger vehicles. The instrument panel top cover may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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26V2380002026-14-04

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.

Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

17–23mpg combined

16-21city

18-26hwy

$2,950-$3,950/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Ranger ranges from 17 to 23 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

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

19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Ranger 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

19 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Ranger RAPTOR 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city18 hwy~$3,950/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2025 Ford Ranger

42States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 41 other states nationwide.

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 2025.

2025 Ford Ranger Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 Ford Ranger a good car to buy?

The 2025 Ford Ranger has 7 recalls on record. There are 7 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Ford Ranger?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Ranger. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Ford Ranger?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 Ford Ranger delivers 17–23 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.