Ford Ranger
Registered from 1999 to 2026.
About this model
The Ford Ranger (T6) is a range of mid-size pickup trucks manufactured and sold by Ford Motor Company since 2011. The T6 consolidated worldwide production of the Ranger onto a single model range, replacing both the 1998–2012 Ranger marketed in North America and South America and the Mazda-derived Ranger sold in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and several Latin American markets.
From the Wikipedia article Ford Ranger (T6), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 3.2 diesel. 1,876 of 12,139 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 10% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47% | 881 |
| Brakes | 22% | 418 |
| Lights and electrics | 21% | 398 |
| Tyres and wheels | 19% | 363 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 13% | 239 |
| Visibility | 8% | 146 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Where it stands out against its peers
- Suspension: failed more often than 97% of 2018 cars — 47% of its 1,876 failed tests, where an ordinary 2018 car has 12%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 47% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Brakes — 22% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyres and wheels — 19% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- Exhaust and emissions — 13% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 21% of its failures
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 19% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 8% | 6% | 400 | |
| 20–40k miles | 12% | 9% | 2,726 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 12% | 3,935 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 14% | 2,780 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 15% | 1,350 | |
| 100–120k miles | 19% | 15% | 561 | |
| 120–140k miles | 22% | 16% | 219 | |
| 140–160k miles | 20% | 16% | 97 | |
| 160–180k miles | 19% | 17% | 43 |
12,111 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00179/22
The front wheel right stub axle may crack, possibly compromising the stability of the component and causing it to break. This breaking may damage the steering, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00187/24
The nuts connecting the high-pressure lines between the fuel pump and the injector nozzles may not have been correctly tightened. Over time, they could become detached, leading to a fuel leak. Consequently, leaking diesel could come into contact with the exhaust manifold, the turbocharger, or the catalyst, thereby increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00593/20
The transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) might not report errors appropriately.Consequently, the pressure of the transmission fluid could decrease, leading to a inadvertent loss of motive power and increasing the risk of accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00862/24
The power child-lock can disengage allowing the rear occupant to open the door from inside although the child lock has beenactuated. This creates a risk of injuries for the occupant. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00970/22
Heavy loading may cause the rear differential to fail. The vehicle may lose drive or the rear wheels can lock, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0112/17
The automatic transmission may shift gears down due to an incorrect signal from the output speed sensor. If unintended down shift occurs, the wheels could lock up or slide until the vehicle speed slows. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01427/22
The rear silencer can detach from the exhaust pipe and fall on the road, creating a risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01548/23
The seat belt retention function may be faulty. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
11 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.