2019 Ford Ranger engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Ranger — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The cooling fan clutch control wire is supported by a "wire support hose" between the engine block and the fan clutch. the cooling fan clutch control freely rotates on a raceway on the drive shaft. The purpose of the support hose is to prevent the fan clutch control from freely rotating, but allows…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“I was driving the vehicle, when I started to fell a " Shuddering " sensation on acceleration. I let off the gas pedal and the Shuddering went away. A few miles down the road the check engine light came on and was flashing. I immediately pulled and shut the vehicle off. After sitting for 10 minutes…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change
26L01 · Other · issued Aug 25, 2026Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model…
25B51 · Other · issued May 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 12 | 31% |
| 2024 Ranger | 7 | 9% |
| 2022 Ranger | 5 | 14% |
| 2021 Ranger | 12 | 11% |
| 2020 Ranger | 16 | 13% |
| 2011 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ranger | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Ranger | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.