Model year record

1993 Ford Ranger

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 272 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 95V231001

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-12-05
Owners notified
1996-01-31

Defect description

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169001

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
835,791
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-07
Owners notified
1994-12-16

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Safety risk

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1993,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1856,790 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
Tires: tread/belt15
Parking brake: conventional12
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly867,860 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner894,808 mi
Unknown or other788,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Parking brake615,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Fuel system, gasoline4101,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap490,000 mi
Power train493,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic4
Suspension: front4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4
Electrical system3
Electrical system: ignition3163,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Engine and engine cooling382,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings390,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Power train: clutch assembly3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic393,000 mi
Suspension3130,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket3116,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Exterior lighting: fog lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting2158,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch250,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical211 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Structure293,000 mi
Structure: body2139,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2138,761 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields270,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle2115,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Wheels2
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel/propulsion system186,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Seat belts: front1
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering1176,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments184,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1127,377 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs169,500 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core180,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 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.