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2020 Ford Ranger Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
8%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
14,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.

“Extended cab model, rear driver door intermittently indicates door ajar. Alert appears while in motion, usually after a bump in the road. This happens after the door is closed by gripping midway down the frame. This warning can be prevented if the door is closed by gripping the top of the door frame. This does not occur on the rear passenger door. This has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased new from a dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11390453, filed 2021-01, 100 miles

“Exactly what is described in TSB 22-2025 and 21-2147. Ford did not put an engine cover on my truck, and water has intruded into the spark plug wells and corroded the equipment. Ford is refusing to fix the issue, as the NHTSA didn't include my VIN in the two previously issues TSBs about this.”

NHTSA complaint #11527452, filed 2023-06

“There was a alert saying my trailer was hooked my trailer was unhooked.on displace screen.when in fact my trailer was never hook to my truck.loss of power”

NHTSA complaint #11448702, filed 2022-01

“I bought the 4x4 Ford Ranger specifically to be towed behind my motor home and followed the directions on how to set up the Flat-tow feature that allows the Ranger to be towed behind my motorhome. I had traveled to a number of Good Same Rallys without any trouble with the Ranger. I use it also as my main vehicle at home to go to store, church etc. On my last trip to Branson, MO while coming home there was a noise that sounded like my brakes on the Ranger were locked up. I took my foot off the gas pedal and it stopped, I proceeded on home when it did this several times. Each time it would stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693049, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor Blocked message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that whenever the message was displayed with the Cruise Control activated, the Cruise Control would disengage independently. The dealer was notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11642687, filed 2025-02, 20,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
20251023%
20243031%
2023211%
2022924%
202187%
2020118%
20194115%
201152%
201021%
200921%
200872%
200752%
2006114%
2005217%
2004174%
2003177%
2002175%
2001224%
2000386%
1999395%
1998295%
1997287%
1996389%
1995299%
1994256%
1993188%
19924122%
19912015%
19902019%
19891521%
19883236%
19871428%
19861337%
19851244%
1984217%
1983327%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology