2021 Ford F-150 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 | 2021 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,009 | 114 |
| Recall campaigns | 29 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 637 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 36,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 314 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 128 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 109 | 1 |
| Engine | 82 | 12 |
| Visibility | 78 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 56 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 60 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 39 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 36 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
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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.