2011 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,983miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,983 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.
“Door opened while driving straight due to faulty latch assembly made of plastic. Door was closed and there were no indicators of it being ajar until it opened at 35 m.p.h. On a busy roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #11291794, filed 2019-12, 103,000 miles“This 2011 Ford Ranger xlt 4 x4 is only 7 years old & the amount of corrision underneath the truck-bed is ridiculous, I feel like the previous owner had it parked in a 'lake', this cannot be normal for an u.s. Manufacturer to have a truck to 'rot' this quickly!! I put a complaint with b.b.b. And their response was not what I wanted to hear. I hope someone can guide me with this issue, thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11143344, filed 2018-10“My passenger door keeps opening when I hit the littlest bomb and when-make it a right hand turn the doors are not in a line for some reason both passenger and driver doors are moving out of the line not sure what's going on with my vehicle please help I have never had an accident that would make to be able to do this I had a small please car slide into me in the rear but I only left a small bump I don't think it would make my doors move out of alignment could you please help with this problem”
NHTSA complaint #11296871, filed 2020-01“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the lower ball joints and the boots deteriorated prematurely which might result in a potential fracture of the parts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 31,159.”
NHTSA complaint #10762303, filed 2015-09, 31,159 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. On several occasions, the driver and passenger door latches failed and the door locks would independently unlock sometimes while in traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. A unknown dealer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Consumer stated doors would not stay closed. Each door failed 2 weeks apart.”
NHTSA complaint #11161333, filed 2018-12, 102,000 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 2011 Ford Ranger
196 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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