Most common 2007 Ford Ranger problems
Share of the 270 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Ranger complaints by model year
Best Ranger years: 2023, 2022, 2020. Years to avoid: 2019, 1999, 2000, 1998, 1996. Compare all years →
2007 Ford Ranger recalls (5)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California,…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Ford Ranger:
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
What 2007 Ford Ranger owners say
Air bags all 236 →
I live in Germany and was notified that my airbags are defective and that the parts are available However my dealer is giving me the run around about replacing them. Surly there is someone from Ford Europe or Germany that can assist me, The dealers address is Auto Loffler. Located at Nurnberger Str 106. Wurzburg Germany 97076. Teleophone # 011 49 200010 My name is[redacted] Telephone #[redacted] Surly someone can assist me or get me to the right people to get this safety issue resolved. "
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because the recall repair was completed and the contact no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.
Body & structure
The frame on my ranger is so rust the spare tire came out from under the truck . I've tried to find a used one but no one has them because this is a problem I've come to find out with everyone's. So if you can help me or tell me why these vehicles haven't been recalled over this problem please get back in touch with me. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact had driven over a patch in the road which caused the spare tire located under the vehicle to detach from the vehicle. The tire rolled down the road and into a field. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. Consumer stated the cable that raises and lower spare tire broke.
Wheels & tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact had driven over a patch in the road which caused the spare tire located under the vehicle to detach from the vehicle. The tire rolled down the road and into a field. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact repaired the vehicle himself. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. Consumer stated the cable that raises and lower spare tire broke.
Tire valve stem failure on 2007 Ford Ranger. 1st failure dec 08, second failure May 09. I just receive a reminder letter from Ford recommending checking the tire pressure routinely and noting that there has been a problem identified with these valve stems. I checked the remaining two and they are both about to fall off. Why isn't this a mandatory recall???? They indicate that if my vehicle is still under warranty they can be replaced free of charge. Well I drive alot and have 50K on my truck. Ford has poor warranties and it is not my fault they did not properly test these valve stems prior to deploying them. I only had my truck for 1 1/2 years before the first failure. This kind of stuff needs to be fixed. No wonder the big three are in such a world of hurt. If they would just put out good vehicles and stand behind them.
2007 Ford Ranger engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 21 / 26 / 23 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Ford Ranger a good car?
Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ranger rates better than average: 86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Ranger at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Ranger?
The air bags — 236 complaints, 87% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the body & structure (13) and wheels & tires (7).
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Ranger have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2007 Ford Ranger, the most recent from March 10, 2021 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Ranger?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2022 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 1999, 2000, 1998 and 1996. See the full Ford Ranger years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Ranger problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.