2019 Ford Ranger Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Ford Ranger, 5% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have two Ford trucks and both have instrument panels that are impossible to read in daylight except for the speedometers. They both have the dash lights turned up as bright as they will go. Not being able to read my instrument panel gauges is a danger for multiple reasons.”
NHTSA complaint #11398898, filed 2021-03, 1 miles“We bought a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger from epic Ford and after purchasing the car our Ford app said we had a recall. We asked the sales people about it and they said we needed to come back the next day to get it fixed and that it would take a few minutes. We then were told the part would be in the next day and that they would call us. Then we were told the part was on back order and that it would be a week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306497, filed 2020-02, 100 miles“Safety recall 19v-839 have letter stating parts are available took vehicle in to dealer 07/23/2020 no parts available, it is 08/04/2020 still no parts available and dealer can not tell me when parts will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #11343166, filed 2020-08, 10,168 miles“Intermittent failure of the tail blinkers and brake lights. Initially after vehicle startup everything functions properly. After driving for some time, 30-60 minutes, the blinkers start behaving like a bulb is out. This happens for both driver and passenger blinkers, not necessarily at the exact same time but generally both fail pretty close to each other. Sometimes the blinkers will then start working again while still driving, sometimes they don't start working again until after the vehicle has been turned off for some time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233825, filed 2019-07, 150 miles“My tail lights just stopped working. I didn't know that they were out until someone behind me told me that they were out. I didn't have any collision, nothing like that. I called the Ford Dealership and they told me to bring it in so that they can see what the problem is. They have been having issues with tail lights just going out.”
NHTSA complaint #11666884, filed 2025-06Related recalls
- 19V839000Nov 21, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger trucks. The inline electrical connector terminals for the rear lights may be misaligned or not…Covers: Ford Ranger 2019
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Ranger
92 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology