Model year record

1995 Ford Ranger

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 451 owner complaints on file.

Ford Ranger, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer44—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip36—
Interior lighting29—
Tires17140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1587,773 mi
Tires: tread/belt1340,721 mi
Electrical system1175,000 mi
Air bags: frontal10—
Suspension10194,785 mi
Air bags8200,000 mi
Structure: body: door8—
Unknown or other8133,282 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Fuel system, gasoline7100,326 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring7—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6—
Seat belts6200,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly689,000 mi
Suspension: front6—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap596,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly5165,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5—
Electrical system: wiring4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4—
Exterior lighting4139,026 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Seats: front assembly: recliner4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Steering473,000 mi
Structure: body4139,026 mi
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Power train3197,625 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Structure386,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Parking brake: conventional2—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices2—
Service brakes2156,876 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields270,000 mi
Suspension: rear285,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2145,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Engine1230,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1112,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging187,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1180,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1151,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Wheels1230,000 mi
Wheels: hub1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 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.

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