2026 Ford Ranger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2026 Ford Ranger, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32 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.
“The contact owns a 2026 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that both rear seat headrest metel coming from the rear of the head rest. causing laceration to the. The contact discover that when firmly grabbing the rear headrest a sharp metal piece would come threw the head. The local dealer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer was not contacted. Medical treatment was not required. The failure mileage was 32.”
NHTSA complaint #11737903, filed 2026-05, 32 miles“Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes will not function. This loss of communication can occur with-or-without a trailer connected to the vehicle and can only initiate at vehicle start-up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744634, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 26V268000Apr 28, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust…Covers: Ford Ranger 2024–2026, Bronco 2024–2026
Related service bulletins
- 11036530Aug 22, 2026For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ford Ranger
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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