Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2026 Ford Ranger, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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.

View at NHTSA

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

17–23mpg combined

16-21city

18-25hwy

$2,950-$3,950/yr

The 2026 Ford Ranger delivers 17 to 23 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Ranger 2WD - Automatic (S10)

23mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

21 city25 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Ranger 4WD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

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

19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

Ranger 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

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

18 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 2026 Ford Ranger

42States

26%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 42 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2026.

Buying a 2026 Ford Ranger?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2026 Ford Ranger a good car to buy?

The 2026 Ford Ranger has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Ford Ranger?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2026 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 2026 Ford Ranger?

You'll get between 17 and 23 MPG combined from the 2026 Ford Ranger, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.