1985 FORD RANGER

3 recalls, 33 complaints - 20 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
98E010000 Apr 8, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.
Remedy
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.
23,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AIMCO PRODUCTS INC.
85V045000 Apr 17, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE NYLON FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ARE IMPROPERLY ROUTED ALONG THE FRAME SIDE RAIL AND COULD CONTACT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. ... Read more
Remedy
REROUTE OR REPLACE AFFECTED FUEL LINES.
1,250 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

33 total complaints 1 crashes 10 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 16, 2007
Incident date: Mar 16, 2007
STALLS AT ANY TEMPERATURE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STOPPED I HAVE TO ALMOST FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL TO GET MOVING W/O STALLING. HEATER GETS ALMOST TOO HOT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 16, 2007
Incident date: Mar 16, 2007
STALLS AT ANY TEMPERATURE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STOPPED I HAVE TO ALMOST FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL TO GET MOVING W/O STALLING. HEATER GETS ALMOST TOO HOT.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jul 10, 2001
THE VEHICLE LOST IT'S U JOINT WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO BREAK DAMAGING THE FUEL TANK AND DISABLED THE VEHICLE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS CUTTING OFF BECAUSE IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
POWER TRAIN Mar 13, 2002
VEHICLE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS, IT APPEARS TO BE A MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR, PLACED NEAR ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER CABLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 13, 2002
VEHICLE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS, IT APPEARS TO BE A MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR, PLACED NEAR ENGINE BLOCK. ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH SPEEDOMETER CABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 8, 2001
IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED TWICE. ONCE AT 80,000,AND AGAIN AT 200,000 MILES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Feb 27, 2001
STREAM AND LIQUID CAME OUT OF HEATER SYSTEM, BURNED DRIVER'S LEG AND FOOT, CAN NOT USE HEATER. *CJ
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Feb 8, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STALLED WHITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER WAS CRANKING ENGINE, BUT IT DID NOT START. CONSUMER REPLACED IGNITION MODULE. THEN,COULD START VEHICLE WITHOUT A PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 12, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PLROVIED FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
3 TIRES WITHIN 3 MONTHS HAD TREAD COME OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: AUVRUR351 TIRESIZE: LT2.15/75R)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 6, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 5, 1998
INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Feb 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
SUSPENSION:REAR Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1985
REAR AXLE FAILED. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601571) *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1987
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Dec 16, 1996
Incident date: Dec 16, 1996
OWNER STATES UPON TURNING HEATER ON THERE IS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS AND THERE IS FAULTY WIRING AND THIS COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Aug 21, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN PARK IN IDLE POSITION, JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE. *AK
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jun 24, 1996
LEFT REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jul 17, 1996
OUTER STEERING RING IS COMING APART, WOBBLING FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. AREA DEALERS ARE AWARE OF SAME FAILURES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DASH FIRE. *DH
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 8, 1996
HEATER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 30, 1996
VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE ORIGINATING AT THE IGNITION HOT WIRE/SWITCH AREA. (PER ARSON INVESTIGATOR). *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jun 16, 1991
ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK, PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE OF HOUSE, HALF HOUR TO HOUR LATER VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jun 16, 1991
ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK, PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE OF HOUSE, HALF HOUR TO HOUR LATER VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
BACKING VEHICLE UP, FRIEND STOPPED BY, SMELLED WIRING BURNING, SOON SMOKE APPEARED IN STEERING COLUMN, SOON AFTER FIRE ENGULFED THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
BACKING VEHICLE UP, FRIEND STOPPED BY, SMELLED WIRING BURNING, SOON SMOKE APPEARED IN STEERING COLUMN, SOON AFTER FIRE ENGULFED THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1986
WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDERHOOD; INSURANCE CO. TRACED FIRE BACK TO STEERING COLUMN AREA; ALL WIRES BURNED UP. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 31, 1996
LEAVES FELL INTO THE HEATER/AC AIR INTAKE GRILLE, COMING IN CONTACT WITH RED HOT RESISTOR COILS, CAUSING THE LEAVES TO BURST INTO FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Mar 31, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
THE CARBURETOR RADIATOR HAD TO REPLACE ABOUT THREE TIME PURCHASE CAR USED. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Mar 31, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
THE CARBURETOR RADIATOR HAD TO REPLACE ABOUT THREE TIME PURCHASE CAR USED. TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 12, 1994
TRANSMISSION FAILED (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 480880). *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 FORD RANGER

20 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER2
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
160000 STRUCTURE1
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
190000 TIRES1
01157 Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156 Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310 Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0015 Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222 Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196 Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152 Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
98246 Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864 Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A36 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
985A13 Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
98112 Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
97511 Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9747 Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
962612 Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249 Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
95212 Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD RANGER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE05066 Opened: Dec 5, 2005 , Closed: Mar 24, 2006
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) #05-6-19 ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SERVICE BULLETIN #09-008/5 ISSUED BY MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT (CHMSL) WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING. THE TSB'S AFFECTED THE FORD SUPER CAB AND MAZ... Read more
DP00005 Opened: Oct 2, 2000 , Closed: May 15, 2001
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1997
FRONT SEAT BELT
There is no summary currently available
PE93045 Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN
There is no summary currently available
EA90016 Opened: Mar 23, 1990 , Closed: Oct 23, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE89129 Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Mar 23, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS
SUMMARY: CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INABILITYTO SHIFT GEARS.ADDITIONALLY, FRACTURE MAY OCCUR AT A LOCATION WHICHALLOWS TRUNNION PIN TO FALL INTO GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, POSSIBLY LOCKING UPTHE TRANSMISSION AN... Read more
PE87012 Opened: Dec 19, 1986 , Closed: May 15, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUTTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES. FAILURE OF THE COUPLINGS CAN TAKEPLACE AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH A FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN, ON NEWLY DELIVEREDVEHICLES FROM THE FAC... Read more
DP85020 Opened: Apr 11, 1985 , Closed: Jun 6, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985
STALLING WHEN COLD
STALLING WHEN COLD
DP85008 Opened: Jan 4, 1985 , Closed: Apr 26, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
STALLING
STALLING

FORD RANGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD RANGER across all model years (1983, 2026).

278 Total Recalls
10,463 Total Complaints
8 Investigations
957 Reported Crashes
386 Reported Fires
46 Reported Deaths

FORD RANGER - Year by Year

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2023 4 20 View
2022 5 51 View
2021 6 151 View
2020 7 148 View
2019 11 344 View
2017 0 1 View
2016 0 1 View
2014 0 1 View
2011 6 260 View
2010 9 171 View
2009 8 178 View
2008 6 340 View
2007 6 282 View
2006 12 316 View
2005 11 353 View
2004 12 462 View
2003 5 310 View
2002 7 449 View
2001 9 687 View
2000 8 849 View
1999 10 966 View
1998 11 744 View
1997 7 536 View
1996 8 533 View
1995 7 451 View
1994 11 531 View
1993 10 272 View
1992 6 231 View
1991 6 145 View
1990 5 141 View
1989 3 88 View
1988 2 117 View
1987 5 58 View
1986 5 50 View
1985 (current) 3 33
1984 8 12 View
1983 7 13 View
1979 0 1 View
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