2019 Ford Ranger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 34%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Ranger, 34% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I changed my oil at 5,000 miles, I have approximately 8,400 miles on my truck now. I noticed excessive fuel built up in my oil catch can. After doing some research a lot of people with the 2019 Ford Ranger are having the same issue. I checked my oil and my oil was saturated with fuel. Fuel is getting into the engine oil.”
NHTSA complaint #11394340, filed 2021-02, 8,400 miles“Takata recall- I was recently in a car accident with my 2019 Ford Ranger and when I pressed the brake the would not apply so I continued to pump the brake and would not apply as I approached the other vehicle the precollison assist turned on and still nothing as I held the brakes down causing an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11193956, filed 2019-04, 1,323 miles“Leased the Ranger in october of 2019. From then until now there have been more than 6 instances where the gear shift lever has been placed in park, but the truck has freely rolled away. This has happened in my driveway, while parked on a busy street, in a crowded parking garage in denver, and a couple of other places. I've been lucky each time it rolled away in an area crowded with pedestrians or traffic heavy because I've been able to open the door and jump back in and pull the emergency brake, without someone getting run over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320829, filed 2020-04, 9,800 miles“While coming to a complete stop, the truck surges forward. It has happened 6+ times within 16,000 miles, every time it feels like I was just rear ended by the vehicle behind me. Fortunately, no accidents have occurred as a result of this. The unintended acceleration bumps the truck forward anywhere from 10 to 15 feet as I am slowing down. It happens from 5mph and under. The transmission was checked by the dealer but no issue was found. The truck is currently at a Ford dealer for the second time for this issue. They are replacing the gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #11373735, filed 2020-11, 18,000 miles“Sometimes truck stays in gear after shifting into park. Has rolled forward after I exited the vehicle. Lane keep assist has misjudged lane & turned the wheels sharply causing unwanted lane change. Pre collision warning often sounds alarms & shows visual warnings with no traffic nearby, the system has emergency braking & I'm afraid of it applying brakes when I'm on the interstate. Crash detected audible & visual warnings often appear when there has never been a crash. Driver's door mirror is not secure, vibrates/rattles when truck is at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298310, filed 2020-01, 700 milesRelated recalls
- 19V366000May 13, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles. The fasteners that attach the transmission shifter cable bracket to the transmission may…Covers: Ford Ranger 2019
- 19V071000Feb 1, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. In some of these vehicles, the…Covers: Ford Ranger 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11036074Aug 4, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored…
- 11029081Feb 17, 2026For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and…
- 11025611Nov 12, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 11000297May 18, 2024Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits…
- 10252674Mar 29, 2024This article supersedes TSB 24-2046 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles…
- 10251469Feb 23, 2024This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger…
- 10245418Nov 14, 2023Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or…
- 10243648Sep 21, 2023Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified…
- 10241524Aug 14, 2023Some 2019-2023 Ranger (non-Tremor) vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle (rear wheel drive (RWD)…
- 10241447Aug 14, 2023This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger…
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 2019 Ford Ranger
41 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 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