2019 Ford Ranger Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. The contact then stated that…”NHTSA complaint 11521768 — filed 05/12/2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting roughly. While approaching a stop, there was an abnormal squealing…”NHTSA complaint 11518300 — filed 04/21/2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle made an…”NHTSA complaint 11508407 — filed 02/21/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Ranger have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Ranger: 84 of 260 complaints on file (32.3%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
