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2020 Ford Ranger drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 49 complaints for the 2020 Ford Ranger, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
49 30% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

When you make the changes or you're stopping, you hit the transmission. Talk to other owners. They have the same problem, and the dealer says that everything is fine

February 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving, at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shift hard when downshifting and upshifting. The vehicle jerked. The vehicle went into limp mode. There was a reduction of power. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was contacted regarding parts, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

Reported at 91,955 miles, April 2026

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