2009 Ford Ranger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. I went to the nearest Ford dealer to see if they would fix my truck. They said that they did not have the parts to replace the air bags and that Ford would call me when they had the parts and that was back in april of 2017. I also received a card stating that they had file for chapter 11. I have done several calls to the Ford dealer in rsm to check if they have received the parts with no luck. Never received a call about the problem with the transition. On 2/28/18 I sent a letter explaining what had happen when I called Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081880, filed 2018-03“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to shift gears, the clutch engaged prematurely, which prevented it from shifting. As a result, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure but decided to replace the clutch as a temporary fix. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 37,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430218, filed 2011-10, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that when the clutch was depressed, in the vehicle would accelerate before the clutch was released. The vehicle could not be taken out of gear when the failure would occur and the vehicle would have to be turned off completely. The contact stated that there could be air in the hydraulic system of the clutch. The clutch was replaced yet the failure recurred. The clutch was replaced a second time but yet again, the failure persisted. The current mileage was 37,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10430502, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 18 | 40% |
| 2024 | 39 | 41% |
| 2023 | 5 | 28% |
| 2022 | 17 | 45% |
| 2021 | 60 | 50% |
| 2020 | 49 | 38% |
| 2019 | 92 | 34% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 7% |
| 2003 | 16 | 7% |
| 2002 | 61 | 18% |
| 2001 | 51 | 10% |
| 2000 | 69 | 10% |
| 1999 | 67 | 9% |
| 1998 | 60 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 7% |
| 1995 | 22 | 7% |
| 1994 | 49 | 11% |
| 1993 | 19 | 8% |
| 1992 | 13 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1990 | 10 | 10% |
| 1989 | 5 | 7% |
| 1988 | 9 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 5 | 19% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Ranger
144 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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