Model year record

1995 Ford Ranger

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

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.

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.