Model year record

1999 Ford Ranger

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 966 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V204000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
326
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-28
Owners notified
1999-07-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V062001

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
898,739
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-30
Owners notified
1999-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.

Safety risk

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V201000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
330
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-01
Owners notified
1998-09-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires9858,023 mi
Tires: tread/belt6943,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5456,940 mi
Suspension46104,660 mi
Vehicle speed control4360,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4159,802 mi
Structure: body39118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3855,000 mi
Unknown or other28104,000 mi
Structure: frame and members25100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2342,000 mi
Air bags21130,000 mi
Electrical system1678,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1669,138 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1686,023 mi
Tires: sidewall15
Interior lighting1336,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1295,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft11
Wheels11186,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10
Engine and engine cooling986,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers8
Power train8123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor890,000 mi
Suspension: front88,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic796,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor710,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch6
Fuel system, gasoline6126,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission629,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Vehicle speed control: cruise control628,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Engine5136,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly5
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Seats516,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper537,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum5
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire5161,120 mi
Air bags: side/window4
Electrical system: wiring456,920 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Power train: clutch assembly428,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)459,102 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4113,319 mi
Structure4126,000 mi
Suspension: rear490,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module349,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Equipment315,022 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders340,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder353,000 mi
Steering3127,642 mi
Structure: body: door3
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint332,234 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Visibility3217,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2110,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Exterior lighting278,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch275,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch223,000 mi
Parking brake2118,977 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)232,444 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: axle hubs2
Power train: driveline2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes2154,310 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module239,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings235,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings285,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint232,234 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing256,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core289,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly172,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe116,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1888,766 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines145,654 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly147,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1192,655 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column134,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector147,000 mi
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft175,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1115,651 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm149,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar185,750 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility/wiper182,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1250,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages180,000 mi
Wheels: hub135,000 mi
Wheels: rim145,000 mi

The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 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.