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2021 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 119 total for the year
Median mileage
114,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Ford Ranger, 6% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Driver side rear door constantly shows as ajar and triggers alarm, even when firmly closed. Unsure if cause is improperly fit body work or electrical components but nothing fixes it and dealer doesn't have time to look at it. I am unable to lock the truck or the alarm WILL sound and drain my battery because of the left passenger door.”

NHTSA complaint #11419157, filed 2021-06

“The surface of the drivers side interior door handle has peeled and created a dangerously sharp edge that WILL cause physical harm to the drivers hand. The middle finger on my left hand was sliced open on 06/15/2023. I made an appointment with the dealer to have to handle inspected/replaced and a service done. The vehicle is available for inspection and I have photos of the faulty door handle and my injury. I came across a post on the internet that shows ford has had an issue with this on other vehicles. I read GM also had an issue with this as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11527299, filed 2023-06

“As I was pulling out of Zip's Car into a parking spot to vacuum truck. I was barely moving when the truck accelerated at a high rate of speed and hit the wall in front of me. It was like the truck had a mind of its own. I just knew I wasn't doing it. If someone had been walking in front of me it would have killed them. My air bag did not come out. My chest hit the steering wheel very hard. The police showed up and did a report. I did not get a ticket. The truck was towed and looked over. There was so much damage to the truck it was totaled. I can't believe this happened to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11471269, filed 2022-06

“The chrome coating on both interior door handles is peeling. The chrome coating creates very sharp edges and has already cut a passenger who was getting out of the car. I checked the internet and found that the same thing has been happening to Ford Expeditions of these same years. They have been recalled for the chrome peeling and possibly cutting passengers.”

NHTSA complaint #11773570, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was a misfire coming from the engine, and the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact stated that the failure increased while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The service manager at the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that he had remote access to the DTC that was displayed after the failure had occurred. The contact verbally provided the DTC, but the information was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699839, filed 2025-11, 114,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241011%
202176%
202054%
201931%
201183%
201064%
200932%
2008103%
2007135%
20062610%
20053412%
20044611%
20034318%
20024914%
200111222%
200010516%
19998912%
1998458%
1997256%
1996102%
1995217%
1994215%
199383%
1992147%
19911310%
199044%
198934%
198844%
198712%
198319%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Ranger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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