2019 Ford Ranger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

26Engine complaints

10%Of all 260 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN84 · 32.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 13.8%

Unspecified / other33 · 12.7%

ENGINE26 · 10%

SERVICE BRAKES19 · 7.3%

Share of the 260 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Ranger overview page.

What owners report

“Cruising at highway speed ,truck starting bucking and losing speed. Took a minute for it to stop. Then resumed normal speed. This has happened twice…”NHTSA complaint 11530079 — filed 07/03/2023

“Ford failed to install a upper engine cover on Rangers with the 2.3 Eco Boost engine, this lets water to gather around the spark plugs…”NHTSA complaint 11521231 — filed 05/09/2023

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. The check…”NHTSA complaint 11473953 — filed 07/14/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Ranger: 26 of 260 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Ranger have in total?

260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.