2018 Ford Ranger

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Ranger, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

Recalls (EU Safety Gate)

We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.

Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union

What we found

2026-09-29Alert SR/02694/26: Ranger MS-RT
Details
The coupling device was not installed at the correct height. As a result, an attached trailer could detach while driving, or components of the coupling device or drawbar could break, potentially causing loss of vehicle control or overturning and increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Production dates not stated in the alert. Types: 2AB.

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 133
Passed first time: 60%
All 2018 cars: 65%
Dangerous fault found: 2%
Typical mileage: 100,000–150,000 km
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 23% of cars
Faults: Lights and electrical: 20% of cars
Faults: Brakes: 16% of cars
Faults: Emissions, noise and leaks: 10% of cars

Other years of the Ford Ranger

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