2011 Ford RANGER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 has an overall safety rating of 2 out of 5, indicating below-average safety performance. While it scored 5 out of 5 in the side crash drivers side rating, its overall side crash rating and rollover rating were only 3 out of 5. This model does come equipped with standard electronic stability control, which can enhance vehicle stability and help prevent accidents. However, it lacks both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems, leaving room for improvement in terms of advanced safety features.

On the downside, there have been 231 complaints reported about this vehicle, suggesting potential issues that owners have faced. Additionally, there have been 6 recalls issued for the 2011 Ford Ranger, indicating some safety concerns that needed addressing by the manufacturer. Overall, while the Ford Ranger may excel in some areas of safety, such as side crash protection, it falls short in others and has a concerning number of complaints and recalls that potential buyers should consider.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

231

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

2/5

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Safety Features

2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab PU/EC 4x2 Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2020 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 2 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 2 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 2 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2020 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2011 Score 2020 Score
Rollover Rating 2 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 1 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2011 Ford RANGER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the air bags needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the dealer informed the contact that the system needed to be reset. while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the air bag module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 161,484."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-02-10

Complaint:
"the airbags did not deploy during accident. i was injured. no, the problem was not reproduced or confirmed by dealer or independent service center yet. the vehicle was inspected by police. there were no prior warnings."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-07-05

Complaint:
"took my 2011 ford ranger to the local dealer for the mandatory airbag and knee plate replacement pick up the vehicle they gave me paperwork saying the parts have been replaced happened to be working under the dash yesterday and found that parts were not replaced bolts were missing whether or not they removed anything or not i would doubt it and highly doubt that the airbags were replaced being as the main structural replacement wasn't replaced as the repair order says it was obviously there's a fraud involved here because the dealers claiming they repair the car per a safety recall and didn't or did a half-ass job and replace some parts or not all i don't really know is i'm not taking apart the steering column to get to the airbags but i do know that the knee plate which was should have been replaced and the repair order says was was not which makes me believe nothing was replaced i had issues right from the get-go trying to get this repair done now to find out it was fraud so i am now driving a 2011 ford ranger that is most likely as dangerous as it was before the airbags were supposedly replaced this needs to be looked into but i will not go back to that dealer especially after what i found i have paper documentation claiming they did the work but didn't please advise and investigate"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-03-11

Complaint:
"my vehicle has a safety recall the dealership refuses to repair and the manufacturer has been no help."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-01-01

Complaint:
"the faulty airbag is unable to be replaced due to ford not being able to get replacement parts. it puts me at risk every day that i drive it because if i got into an accident and the airbag deploys, it can project metal shards into my body which can be life threatening or even cause death."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-01-10

Complaint:
"takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was contacted and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-01-03

Complaint:
"takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-05

Complaint:
"made several attempts with ford dealership to remedy the recall without success."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2023-12-07

Complaint:
"i live in florida. it has been 15 months since ford notified me that a second airbag needed replacing. i have not heard from them since then. this is not what i would consider a timely replacement. the truck is a 2011 and i'm 73 years old. i feel the ford is trying to run out the clock on my repair."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-04-06

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2011 ford ranger. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags) and 21v158000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. the local dealer and earnhardt ford (7300 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226:(480) 893-0000) were contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect on nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). vin tool confirms parts not available on nhtsa campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags)."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-01

Recalls for the 2011 Ford RANGER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, ford is recalling certain 2011 ford ranger and mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford fusion and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles and 2011-2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." ford is also recalling certain 2010 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2010-2011 ford ranger and mercury milan vehicles, 2010-2012 ford fusion and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, and 2010-2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of ak,..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-01-07

Recall:
"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, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." any vehicle not..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-31

Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. the parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang and mustang gt500. it also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang, 2010-2012 lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 ford fusion, 2010-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2011 ford ranger, and 2007-2010 lincoln mkx vehicles. please see ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. these parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2021-02-16

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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