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2022 Ford Ranger recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 37
Latest campaign: Oct 10, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Oct 10, 2025	25V685000 23V379000
Back over prevention	1	Jun 27, 2025	25V442000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 14, 2022	22V685000
Visibility	1	Jun 24, 2022	22V451000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 10, 2025Latest campaign


Oct 10, 202525V685000	Equipment: electrical engine block heater An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V685000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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 element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V685000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jun 27, 202525V442000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72. Campaign NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
May 26, 202323V379000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V379000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18. Campaign NHTSA 23V379000 · May 26, 2023
Sep 14, 202222V685000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings An improperly tightened fuel line connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V685000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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 for this recall is 22S60. Campaign NHTSA 22V685000 · Sep 14, 2022
Jun 24, 202222V451000	Visibility: windshield A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V451000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Risk A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12. Campaign NHTSA 22V451000 · Jun 24, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

37Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

99Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Injuries
Power train	17	46	0
Electrical system	8	22	0
Engine	5	14	0
Vehicle speed control	3	8	0
Service brakes	3	8	0
Seats	2	5	99
Visibility/wiper	2	5	0
Exterior lighting	2	5	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	3	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0
Steering	1	3	0
Tires	1	3	0
Visibility	1	3	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0
Hydraulic	1	3	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Ranger Super Cab, Ranger Super Crew.

Latest reports

Power train
“Vehicle was placed into Ford’s Neutral Tow mode according to the owner’s manual before being recreationally towed behind a motorhome.”
Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753520
Power train
“Transmission. Total mechanical failure. TSB. 23-2250 TBS 24-2101 TBS. 25-2134. Transmission fluid was replaced at 83709. Replaced at 104263. Factory schedule 150000.”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748529
Power train
“Complete transmission failure with normal driving use just outside of warranty”
Filed 04/22/2026 · ODI 11733138

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2022 Ford Ranger recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Ranger. The most recent, 25V685000 (reported October 10, 2025), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ford Ranger recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ford Ranger?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Ford Ranger?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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