Rust (floor, sills, door bottoms)
usually 60,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling paint, holes
Fix: Rust repair
€300–2,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Ranger (2011–2022)
2011–2022
2
engines covered
11
known faults
94,284
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
22
official recalls
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The Ford Ranger (2011–2022) was built from 2011 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 11 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens): it usually appears at 120,000–250,000 km and costs €800–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.8 %), suspension (7.0 %), brakes (4.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~5.8–6.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther') | Diesel | Wet belt · 200,000 km | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C950-A / 952-A1 · ~6.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Rear leaf springs / shackles
usually 120,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Sagging, squeaks
Fix: Replace springs / bushes
€200–700
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma')
Injectors / high-pressure pump (Delphi / Siemens)
usually 120,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke, rough idle — sensitive to fuel quality
Fix: Test injectors; replace pump and injectors
€800–2,500
Timing chain stretch (FWD 2.2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€800–1,500
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
2.0 EcoBlue (Ford 'Panther')
Oil pump drive belt (runs in oil)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Sudden oil pressure loss — can destroy the engine (Transit 2016–2019)
Fix: Inspect / replace the belt proactively
€500–1,200
Wet timing belt degradation
usually 150,000–240,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Belt in oil degrades over time
Fix: Replace per schedule
€700–1,400
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor or heater
€300–900
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Ford Duratorq 'Puma') engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 94,284 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.5 % | 4.1 % | 6.0 % | 7.8 % | 8.8 % | 10.6 % |
| Suspension | 3.8 % | 7.0 % | 10.2 % | 12.1 % | 12.8 % | 12.0 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 1.0 % | 2.4 % | 3.2 % | 4.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.9 % | 3.8 % | 4.4 % | 5.3 % | 5.2 % | 4.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.5 % | 7.8 % | 12.0 % | 16.9 % | 19.4 % | 21.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.5 % | 0.9 % | 2.3 % | 3.7 % | 4.9 % | 6.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.7 % | 2.3 % | 3.9 % | 5.7 % | 6.6 % | 7.7 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 242 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (22). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Engine / loss of power Ranger: 10R80 Transmission Oil Pump Gears Software Update27/03/2026 · R/2026/127
- Visibility Frozen Rearview Camera Screen24/09/2025 · R/2025/361
- Visibility CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update08/09/2025 · R/2025/359
- Seat belt 24S68 – Ranger Driver Seatbelt Webbing Inspection04/11/2024 · R/2024/439
- Fuel system Ranger vehicles where the High Pressure (HP) Pipes connecting with the Fuel Pump may not have been correctly tightened to specifications. Incorrectly tightened HP Pipe joints/nuts may loosen over time resulting in a fuel leak.10/11/2023 · R/2023/320
- Gearbox Affected vehicles may have been produced with the propeller shaft flange to transmission bolts loose and / or missing.24/08/2023 · R/2023/247
- Lights Ranger vehicles that have a manual rear door child lock which is activated near the rear door latch may have been incorrectly fitted with a switch pack that includes a rear window/rear door child lock button that illuminates when actuated.16/08/2023 · R/2023/241
- Brakes / ABS / ESP On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level23/05/2023 · R/2023/152
The other recalls (14) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026