Model year record

1988 Ford Ranger

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.