Ford Ranger problems
267 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Takata recall - received a notice from Ford that remedy parts for airbag inflator replacement will be delayed until spring of 2018. In the meantime, do not allow anyone to sit in the first row passenger seat. Big problem for us as this is our only vehicle and we must have a…
Takata recall: parts have not been available for repair for 2 years and we only have a front seat vehicle. Our children are at risk when driving in our vehicle. We contacted local dealer upon immediate notice and the parts were never available. We cannot afford a new car.…
Takata airbag recall in effect on my vehicle for several years with no further contact by Ford or my area dealers to replace the air bags.
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Ford Ranger reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ford Ranger is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Ford Ranger?
The 2007 Ford Ranger is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Ford Ranger?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 231 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 85,050 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 85,050 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford Ranger has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Ford Ranger?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 267 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.