2020 Ford Ranger vs 2021 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Ranger | 2021 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 114 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 137 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,250 mi | 36,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 48 | 57 |
| Engine | 16 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 8 |
| Structure | 5 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 14 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 11 |
| Stalling | 10 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.