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2023 Ford Ranger Super

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2023 Ford Ranger (Super Cab) PU/EC 4WD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
3/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 25.6%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2023 Ford Ranger (Super Cab) PU/EC RWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
3/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 29.2%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2023 Ford Ranger (Super Crew) PU/CC 4WD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
3/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 25.6%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2023 Ford Ranger (Super Crew) PU/CC RWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
3/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 29.2%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 14262

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - Load Cell Location.JPGPhoto No. 002 - Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGPhoto No. 003 - Post-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Manufacturer's Label.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Tire Placard.JPGPhoto No. 006 - 2022 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4 Pickup Truck Frontal As Delivered.jpgPhoto No. 007 - Left Rear 3-4 View, As Received.jpgPhoto No. 008 - Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 016 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 024 - Pre-Test Front Underbody View.JPGPhoto No. 083 - Monroney Label Photograph.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 14293

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.jpgPhoto No. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.jpgPhoto No. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 006 - Post-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area .jpgPhoto No. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgPhoto No. 030 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGPhoto No. 035 - Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 060 - Post-Test Pole Barrier Front View.JPGPhoto No. 070 - Impact Event .jpgPhoto No. 073 - Post-Test View of Shattered Vehicle Inner Door Panel.JPG

Crash test #3NHTSA test 14391

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.jpgPhoto No. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.jpgPhoto No. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 006 - Post-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Pre-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Post-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 035 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 036 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGPhoto No. 038 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 052 - Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-up Pelvis Contact with Vehicle Interior View.jpgPhoto No. 064 - Pre-Test Placement of Rear Passenger Dummy's Feet.JPGPhoto No. 081 - Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-up Knee Contact View.JPGPhoto No. 083 - Post-Test View of Fuel Filler Cap or Fuel Filler Neck.JPGPhoto No. 084 - Pre-Test Front View of MDB Impactor Face.JPGPhoto No. 099 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 270 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 104 - Left Rear Passenger Head Restraint Use and Adjustment Information from Vehicle Owner's Manual.jpg

Recalls (4)

⚠ Do not drive this vehicle — urgent recall

NHTSA has flagged a recall on this vehicle as severe. Contact a dealer immediately; recall repairs are free.

  • WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSCampaign 23V283000 · 20/04/2023Do not drive

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

    Risk: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V442000 · 27/06/2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 23V379000 · 26/05/2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERCampaign 25V685000 · 10/10/2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Owner complaints

No owner complaints on record for this vehicle.