Model year record

1991 Ford Ranger

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

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

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.

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