Model year record

1988 Ford Ranger

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 117 owner complaints on file.

Ford Ranger, 1983–1992 generation
Pictured: the 1983–1992 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V141000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
141
Reported to NHTSA
1987-09-04
Owners notified
1987-09-11

Defect description

TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch12—
Electrical system: wiring6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3257,662 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train: clutch assembly3—
Power train: manual transmission3650,050 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Structure351,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: starter assembly251,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling289,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Power train2180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2127,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Unknown or other2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)151,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1987 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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