2021 Ford Ranger safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 0
Investigations opened: 0
Investigations closed

Oct 10, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V685000
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Jun 27, 2025 Recall
Recall 25V442000
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
May 26, 2023 Recall
Recall 23V379000
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Dec 16, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V982000
A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Oct 15, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V811000
A misrouted seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Sep 30, 2021 Recall
Recall 21V765000
An improperly attached child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.