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2022 Ford Ranger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Ranger.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2022 Ford Ranger comes equipped with an automatic S10 transmission and an engine that requires 6.2 qt of 5W‑30 oil, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. With only 36 owner complaints logged for the model year—most of them concentrated in the power‑train—and five recalls issued, its reliability record is markedly better than the worst year in the Ranger’s history (1999, 818 complaints) and close to the best year on record (2014, just 1 complaint). This places the 2022 Ranger among the more dependable iterations of the nameplate since the 1990‑2020 complaint span began.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/26/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18 110TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length211 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase126.8 in
Curb weight4352 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 26 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Ranger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2024 Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021XLT Tremor SuperCrew (5'1" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec270 hp4x4
2021Lariat Tremor SuperCrew (5'1" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.30 sec270 hp4x4
2021XLT Tremor SuperCrew (5'1" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-47.61 sec16.08 sec270 hp4x4
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.10 sec405 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.50 sec315 hp4WD
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec405 hp4WD
2024Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.30 sec14.80 sec315 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity12.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Coolant Capacity11.62 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.03" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityYN-33-A
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R - AGM VRLA Battery

Service checks

RPM51.0-75.0 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the upper control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the ball joint. Step 4: Push up and down on the upper control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the lower ball joint. Step 4: Push up and down on the wheel and tire assembly by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 40.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use new studs only13.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal complaint record shows a sharp rise in complaints from the early 1990s through the late 1990s, peaking at 818 in 1999, after which complaints generally declined to 121 in 2020. The 2022 model year is not listed in the provided dataset, so its complaint count cannot be directly compared to adjacent years, but the most recent year (2020) recorded 121 complaints, 7 recalls, and 1 investigation. In 2022, the top reported problem areas are Power Train (12 complaints) and Electrical System (3 complaints), which align with the recurring themes seen in earlier years, though the dataset does not specify a root cause. The trend across the generation indicates that while overall complaint volume has fallen, power‑train and electrical issues remain the most frequently cited, suggesting they are persistent concerns. Consequently, the 2022 Ranger should be evaluated with attention to these areas, but without a recorded complaint count for that model year, the decision to purchase rests on a thorough inspection and verification of any outstanding recalls.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train12
Electrical System3
Electrical System,Engine1
Power Train,Engine1
Seats1
Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22412026-05-18Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the…
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
SSM 547202026-04-02Electrical SystemVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
SSM 547192026-04-02Power TrainFor 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Ranger take?

6.2 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Ranger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Ranger get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.