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2022 Ford Ranger problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
62% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Ford Ranger are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. Well over half of everything owners reported is the drivetrain. That is a severe model-level pattern; every model year we track at this level has a documented failure behind it.
Worse than 83% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 3 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 57%).
Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 21 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Ranger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (62%), and the largest group is filed under power train (17). For comparison, the 2021 scores 61%. On a test drive, check for shuddering, slipping, delayed or harsh shifts, or a whine at speed. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2022 compares with other Ford Ranger years
Of the 6 Ford Ranger years with enough complaints to score, the 2022 is the worst on engine and transmission share (62%). The best is the 2010 (23%). By volume, the 2022 drew 37 complaints (21 drivetrain), against 117 for the 2021 and 18 for the 2023.
Ford Ranger years to avoid and best years →
2010 Ranger problems · 2011 Ranger problems · 2019 Ranger problems · 2020 Ranger problems · 2021 Ranger problems · 2022
The rest of the picture on the 2022 Ford Ranger
- What the repair costs. Typical transmission repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 21 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2022 Ford Ranger engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Ford Ranger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.
Risk: An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
3 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Ford Ranger have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, heavily, as a model-year pattern. 21 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Ranger concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (62%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the transmission and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford Ranger?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2022 Ford Ranger is power train: 17 of 37 complaints (46%) name it, followed by electrical system (8) and engine (5). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2022 Ford Ranger reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 62% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (very high signal). That is worse than 83% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 6 Ford Ranger years we score, it ranks worst. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Ford Ranger?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Ford Ranger involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 25V685000 (equipment: electrical: engine block heater), 22V685000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Ford Ranger years are better?
Among the Ford Ranger years we track, the 2010 (23%), the 2011 (39%) and the 2019 (48%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (62%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-ranger
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