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2022 Ford Ranger Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
16%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Ford Ranger, 16% of the 38 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.

“I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/transmission my truck will return again on 8/1 for another service call for the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11531868, filed 2023-07

“A recall for a block heater was active. They removed the part and they never call back to install the new part. As of now my truck does not have an engine block heater. I emailed and called them and no answers from them. The Sheehy ford at Gaithersburg.”

NHTSA complaint #11773050, filed 2026-10

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Inspection available if needed. The ignition coils and spark plugs failed due to Ford’s negligence to provide an engine cover. Water has gotten in to the engine and caused these systems to fail How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The engine violently shakes and causes you to lose speed. I was going 20 under the limit on the highway due to this and could have caused an accident. The vehicle felt as if it was shutting off and I got off at the next available exit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715118, filed 2026-02

“Engine Valve Cover has Cracked. High Pressure Pump Seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. Confirmed by 2 dealerships It has been inspected No warning lamps messages.”

NHTSA complaint #11713696, filed 2026-01

“Engine revolutions increased to 4500 rpm while waiting for a school bus to unload. Engine revolutions increased to 4500 rpm while waiting at intersection Engine increased to 4500 rpm’s while driving down road slowly in front of school. Safety of school children were put at risk in two of these instances. Dealer has not found code in computer to very incident and has not reproduced problem during road test. Dealer has had truck twice for a total of over three weeks. The dealer has not replaced any parts stating if code is not shown nothing will be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11537510, filed 2023-08

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
20251227%
20241010%
2023317%
2022616%
20211311%
20201612%
20192710%
201121%
201043%
200932%
200841%
200710%
2006124%
200572%
200472%
200394%
200262%
200161%
200061%
199951%
199831%
199741%
199620%
199510%
199310%
199211%
199011%
198923%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Ranger

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Ranger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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