Model year record

1994 Ford Ranger

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 531 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V111001

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
11,400
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-13
Owners notified
1994-07-01

Defect description

THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Parking brake: conventional34
Tires28120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip24
Tires: tread/belt24111,830 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1999,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline16120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1488,000 mi
Vehicle speed control13146,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission12
Power train: manual transmission12100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Unknown or other10
Seats: front assembly: recliner995,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder9
Suspension: front9
Engine and engine cooling: engine8174,000 mi
Parking brake864,738 mi
Electrical system7110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition7
Suspension763,709 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal7146,689 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Seats6124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum613,400 mi
Suspension: rear6140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield6
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable5126,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Structure: body5170,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers5
Tires: sidewall5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4
Power train: axle assembly4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly474,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Steering4
Structure4100,270 mi
Structure: frame and members480,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3
Engine and engine cooling3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery348,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3
Power train3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic3170,669 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system257,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Equipment273,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Fuel/propulsion system245,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: axle hubs2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2
Structure: body: door2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly2
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf2
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2201,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Child seat1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump147,534 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system194,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields163,709 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1
Suspension: rear: springs1206,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Wheels: hubcap/cover1

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.