2.2 TDCi

Injector tips can seize or break inside the cylinder head on the 2.2 TDCi engine. Extraction of a broken injector tip is a specialist job and can result in significant additional cylinder head damage if done incorrectly. Multiple forum technicians report seeing this failure frequently on TDCi engines of this family.

The EGR valve on the 2.2 TDCi is prone to carbon build-up leading to sticking or complete failure. Honest John data and forum posts reference EGR-related blue smoke on startup and poor running at mid-range RPM. Related EGR cooler leaks have also been flagged in DVSA recall actions for Ford TDCi engines of this era.

DPF issues are widely reported across the Ford TDCi engine family used in this era, including fault codes P2453 (DPF pressure sensor) and associated limp mode. Short-trip driving prevents passive regeneration and accelerates blockage. Sensor failures can trigger limp mode even on a partially functional DPF.

Multiple NHTSA recalls and NHTSA campaign 21V158000 cover the Ford Ranger T6 for Takata airbag inflator defects on driver and passenger sides. Some owners report dealers attempting to charge for the recall repair — this is incorrect; the remedy is free under the recall. Unresolved recall vehicles represent a serious safety risk.

NHTSA complaints document the hi-lo beam/wiper/hazard combination switch overheating, burning out, and generating cabin smoke on the Ranger T6. This causes complete loss of headlights and wipers, representing a significant safety hazard in night or wet conditions.

Ford issued a recall covering 2011 Ranger trucks built January–April 2011 at the Twin Cities Assembly Plant for a tail light defect. Primarily affects the earliest production units. Remedy is a dealer fix under the recall.