Model year record

1991 Ford Ranger

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 145 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V024001

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
108,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-05
Owners notified
1996-03-22

Defect description

THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.

Safety risk

IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V189000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
792,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-04
Owners notified
1992-03-02

Defect description

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Safety risk

DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior11
Engine and engine cooling: engine9100,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt8
Electrical system: ignition: switch7
Structure: frame and members7100,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs658,212 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Suspension: front5
Power train: manual transmission4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Tires4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Power train: clutch assembly3
Structure: body3
Electrical system2150,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery250,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline2100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Suspension242,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Unknown or other2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Engine and engine cooling1150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Structure1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half 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.