2011 Model Year

Ford Ranger

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
234
Recalls
0
Crashes
9
Severe
15

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Air Bags
Feb 2025

I'm looking to buy this truck from a private sale. If I do, and the recall has not been completed, will the manufacturer still fix it for free?

Air Bags Crash
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer wanted to ch...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2024

HIGH BEAM LIGHTS FAILED ON, THE HI-LO BEAM SWITCH IN TURN, HAZARD, WIPER COMBO SWITCH LATER OVERHEATED, BURN UP, SMOKE IN CABIN CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS...

Air Bags
Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle...

Air Bags
Jun 2023

My vehicle has a safety recall the dealership refuses to repair and the manufacturer has been no help.

Air Bags Crash
May 2023

The airbags did not deploy during accident. I was injured. No, the problem was not reproduced or confirmed by dealer or independent service center yet...

Air Bags
Feb 2023

Took my 2011 Ford Ranger to the local dealer for the mandatory airbag and knee plate replacement pick up the vehicle they gave me paperwork saying the...

Tires
Nov 2022

The spare tire fell off the vehicle, including the hoist, while driving down the road. The frame crossmember holding the hoist is rotted through, with...

Air Bags
Oct 2022

The faulty airbag is unable to be replaced due to Ford not being able to get replacement parts. It puts me at risk every day that I drive it because i...

Air Bags
Sep 2022

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Ford Ranger has 234 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 9 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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