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2021 Ford Ranger

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

10.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,379

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2026005 · manufacturer campaign 25SA4

9 January 2026

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Escape 2020–2022 · Explorer 2016–2024 · Focus 2016–2018 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.

138,783 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025360 · manufacturer campaign 25S72

27 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Ecosport 2020–2021 · Edge 2019–2020 · Escape 2020–2022 · and 18 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

16,575 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2023308 · manufacturer campaign 23C18

29 May 2023

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2022–2023 · F 250 2023 · Ranger 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists the wrong maximum weight of occupants and cargo. Specifically, for Bronco and Super Duty models, the cargo capacity (payload) may have been calculated incorrectly. For the Ranger models, the weight of vehicle options may have been entered incorrectly. As a result, the vehicle could be overloaded. Canadian regulations require companies to print the maximum weight of occupants and cargo on the tire and loading information label.

Why it matters

Incorrect information about the vehicle's weight capacity could lead to overloading and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will mail a new tire and loading information label to each owner. If you would like help to install it, you can contact a Ford dealer to have it installed free of charge.

3,074 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021770 · manufacturer campaign 21S52

17 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021 · Ranger 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC), there could be a problem with the front radar module. As a result, your vehicle may follow another too closely when using adaptive cruise control. Also, the pre-collision assist (PCA) system might not detect a possible crash and the application of automatic emergency braking (AEB) may be delayed.

Why it matters

Following too closely behind another vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. An automatic emergency braking (AEB) system that doesn't work properly may not reduce the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module.

214 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021637 · manufacturer campaign 21C25

18 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2019–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the driver and/or front passenger seat belts may not be properly routed through the anchor eyelets. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. Note: This recall only affects SuperCab body style trucks.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for inspecting the driver and front passenger seat belts before using either seat. Depending on the results, Ford advises that you should take the following steps: 1. If the seat belts pass the inspection, you should schedule an appointment and take your truck to a dealer to inspect and replace the seat belt retractor and pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. 2. If the driver's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, or you are uncertain of the results of your inspection, you should not drive your truck and contact your dealer to make arrangements to have it towed for an inspection. 3. If the front passenger's seat belt does not pass the self-inspection, do not use that seat unit the seat belt has been inspected by a dealer.

3,215 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021610 · manufacturer campaign 21C24

1 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: Ranger 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection points for the lower universal anchorage system (UAS), for securing a child or booster seat, may not be positioned correctly on the rear seat. Additionally, the head restraints in the rear seats may interfere with the proper installation of taller child or booster seats that have rigid lower anchor connectors. Note: This recall affects Super Cab models equipped with rear seats that have fixed head restraints.

Why it matters

A child or booster seat that is not properly attached or properly positioned could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the head restraints on the rear seats. Additionally, the lower universal anchorage system (UAS) will be inspected and repaired, as necessary.

2,668 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2025554 · manufacturer campaign 25SA4

10 October 2025

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Escape 2020–2022 · Explorer 2016–2018, 2020–2023 · Fusion 2019–2020 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.

128,886 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 85% of 115 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
256 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2021 Ford Ranger, of which 6 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Ford Ranger get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Ford Ranger at 10.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 256 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Ford Ranger for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,379 in fuel, producing roughly 5,036 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.