Ford Ranger 3
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
170–214 PS
2.0L EcoBlue Diesel
Modern Ranger
Decent170–214 PS
2.0L EcoBlue Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Ford Ranger 3 is available with 3 engine variants — from 125 to 214 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue (Diesel, 170–213 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EcoBlue-2.0-Ranger (2019–2022, Stay Away!) und EcoBlue-2.0-Ranger (2019–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue!
The Ford 2.2L TDCi (Diesel, 125–160 PS) comes with 4 different engines: Duratorq-2.2-TDCi (2011–2015, Stay Away!) und Duratorq-2.2-TDCi (2011–2015, Stay Away!) und Duratorq-2.2-TDCi (2015–2019, Stay Away!) und Duratorq-2.2-TDCi (2015–2019, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.2L TDCi!
The Ford 3.2L TDCi (Diesel, 200 PS) has the Duratorq-3.2-TDCi (3.2L TDCi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rust on bodywork and underbody Nearly all Ranger III generations battle with rust, as factory underbody corrosion protection is inadequate. Poorly sealed edges and cavities promote early rust attack, especially on the chassis, sills and lower door edges. Symptoms: Visible rust on inner wheel arches, sills, chassis rails and lower door edges, paint blistering. from 80,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 26 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Ranger 3 (2011–2022) — 19 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: Duratorq-2.2-TDCi (2.2L TDCi), EcoBlue-2.0-Ranger (2.0L EcoBlue). Typical issues affect Rust, Gearbox, Cooling, Suspension.
Ranger (Duratorq-2.2-TDCi, 2011–2015) — Stay Away!: Injector Failure and Piston Damage, Oil Pump Failure (Ranger 2.2), Injector coking leads to piston damage. Power: 125 PS.
Ranger (Duratorq-2.2-TDCi, 2011–2015) — Stay Away!: Injector Failure and Piston Damage, Oil Pump Failure (Ranger 2.2), Injector coking leads to piston damage. Power: 150 PS.
Ranger (Duratorq-3.2-TDCi, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: Oil pump failure, Timing chain elongation, Con-rod bearing wear under heavy-duty use. Power: 200 PS.
Ranger (Duratorq-2.2-TDCi, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Injector Failure and Piston Damage, Oil Pump Failure (Ranger 2.2), Injector coking leads to piston damage. Power: 125–131 PS.
Ranger (Duratorq-2.2-TDCi, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Injector Failure and Piston Damage, Oil Pump Failure (Ranger 2.2), Injector coking leads to piston damage. Power: 160 PS.
Ranger (EcoBlue-2.0-Ranger, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Wet timing belt blocks oil pump strainer. Power: 170 PS.
Ranger (EcoBlue-2.0-Ranger, 2019–2022) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Wet timing belt blocks oil pump strainer. Power: 213 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford Ranger? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee