Model year record

1992 Ford Ranger

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 231 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 92V006000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
190,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-14
Owners notified
1992-02-10

Defect description

WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

THE MALFUNCTION OF THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CAN RESULT INTHREE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS: 1) THE DOOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RELATCHED, 2) THEINSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND 3) THE DOOR COULD APPEAR TO BELATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY IF IT IS JARRED,AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE ADJACENT SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front16101,700 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior16
Electrical system: ignition: switch13125 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash12
Engine and engine cooling: engine11
Tires: tread/belt11142,415 mi
Electrical system: ignition939,781 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
Power train: manual transmission7
Structure: frame and members7101,700 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs781,000 mi
Tires7106,291 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Structure: body: door582,000 mi
Suspension5102,680 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Suspension: front: shock absorber4
Vehicle speed control491,649 mi
Electrical system399,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Seats371,470 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Engine and engine cooling283,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, other2
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility288,910 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Wheels2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood153,645 mi
Engine1122,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline151,697 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1125 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Wheels: hub1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of 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.