2010 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Ford Ranger, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.
“On 9/11/2010 we were sold a Ford Ranger that had an outstanding takata air bag recall and also had a rusted through frame and body. We took pictures and returned the truck to the dealer on 9/14/2010. The dealer will not accept the truck back and will not recall the loan even though we were not made aware of the deficiencies or the outstanding recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11267181, filed 2019-10, 13,000 miles“The lower part of the radiator support has rusted and is no longer attached to the frame of the truck. Truck is form pennsylvania, this is the only spot of major rust damage on the vehicle. Vehicle has 103000 miles on it. I noticed this when I herd a strange thumping noise when accelerating or braking quickly. When popping the hood I noticed that when pushed on the radiator would move. Thats when I noticed the rust and that the lower part of the support is no longer connected.”
NHTSA complaint #11243434, filed 2019-08, 103,000 miles“Due to a recent road hazard a tire went flat, when attempting to retrieve the spare, it could not be removed because the cable holding it up rusted solid. Additionally, the bed is also rusting to the extent where holes go through to the road(see pic). The dealer took pictures and sent them to Ford who in turn said they will take no action because the vehicle is six years old. My vehicle was purchased new, it has 44,000 miles on it and is well taken care of(see pic). I do not understand why it is rusting to the point where some parts (spare tire retracter) have become usless. …”
NHTSA complaint #10913903, filed 2016-10, 44,000 miles“I have a extang encore tonneau cover on my 2010 Ford Ranger that flew backwards while driving down the road damaging the rear fiberglass panel. The front latch assembly has a poor design in which water drains down inside of the latch assembly and freezes and ice builds up. You think the panel is secured when it is not. Extang needs to redesign the latch assembly to prevent water from getting inside the latch assembly. When I contacted extang they said they haven't had anyone else complain about this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561428, filed 2014-01“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Ranger. The contact attempted to open the tailgate and it completely fell off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the dealer could not repair the failure. The current mileage was 1,766. The failure mileage was approximately 1,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10326827, filed 2010-04, 1,700 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 46 | 11% |
| 2003 | 43 | 18% |
| 2002 | 49 | 14% |
| 2001 | 112 | 22% |
| 2000 | 105 | 16% |
| 1999 | 89 | 12% |
| 1998 | 45 | 8% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Ranger
128 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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