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SuspensionPart report

2020 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Ford Ranger, 4% of the 130 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Presently, my mileage is approximately 42770. It has started to exhibit vibration throughout the cab. It wasn't as prevalent during the cold and would only last about 30 seconds, after warm up, and around 70 mph. Now that it has gotten warmer, it is happening after warm up at all speeds. I haven't take it to the dealership yet, but have read reports of the problem with the same model year.”

NHTSA complaint #11569621, filed 2024-02

“2020 Ford Ranger XL: Total failure of both rear leaf spring assemblies (detached from bushing). Discovered during routine maintenance at approximately 47K miles. Both rear leaf spring assemblies failed in the same location where spring meets the bushing at fwd spring attachment leaving the rear of the truck supported by the rear shock assemblies only. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726096, filed 2026-03

“Left rear leaf spring broke at the axel. When left the house truck was acting funny. Crossed a RR track and the truck became eratic/hard to steer. Pulled into shop across the street. They inspected the truck and found the broken spring. No rust, just a clean break.”

NHTSA complaint #11762237, filed 2026-09

“Brought the vehicle to the dealer for standard 40,000 mile service. When it was raised on their lift, the rear end dropped out because both driver and passenger side leaf springs had broken at the mount bushings. The springs had been broken for some time, as there was significant rust at the broken points. The truck drove normally. This was only discovered once the truck was on a service lift. The weight of the truck was resting on the intact part of the springs, but may have completely disconnected if I had hit a large enough bump while the springs were broken. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706732, filed 2025-12

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202444%
202316%
202122%
202054%
2019207%
201110%
201021%
200911%
200831%
200741%
2006207%
2005269%
2004297%
2003239%
20023610%
20018717%
20007211%
1999679%
1998529%
1997256%
1996215%
1995217%
1994307%
1993167%
19923217%
19911713%
199033%
198923%
198811%
198724%
198613%
198527%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

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