1986 FORD RANGER
5 recalls, 50 complaints - 23 TSBs
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.
88V145000 Sep 2, 1988
SEATS
Defect Description
WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
Remedy
INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
85V130000 Oct 18, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
NYLON FUEL LINES ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LINE COULD LEAK AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.
85V116000 Sep 24, 1985
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ... Read more
Remedy
REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.
Complaint Statistics
50 total complaints
2 crashes 20 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION REGARDING A 1986 FORD RANGER SHE SOLD TO HER SON. *KB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 17, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
CATASTROPHIC SHUTDOWN AT ANY SPEED, ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. DT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Jun 9, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Jun 9, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 29, 2001
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH WOULD STICK. WOULD SHORT OUT EVERTHING CONNECTED TO IT. HAD EVERYTHING RELATED TO IGNITION SWITCH & WIRING REPLACED DUE TO BEING BURNED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 16, 2001
IGNITION HAS SHORTED OUT 3 TIMES. DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING.* AK CONSUMER STATES HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES, IGNITION FAILED TO DISENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AFTER RELEASING BATTERY, CAUSED OVER HEATING OF STARTER, SHORTED TEMP GUAGE, RADIO, AND PANEL, INDICATOR LIGHTS, BUT DID NOT BLOW FUSES AS IT DID J... Read more
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 16, 2001
IGNITION HAS SHORTED OUT 3 TIMES. DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING.* AK CONSUMER STATES HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES, IGNITION FAILED TO DISENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AFTER RELEASING BATTERY, CAUSED OVER HEATING OF STARTER, SHORTED TEMP GUAGE, RADIO, AND PANEL, INDICATOR LIGHTS, BUT DID NOT BLOW FUSES AS IT DID J... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 16, 2001
IGNITION HAS SHORTED OUT 3 TIMES. DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING.* AK CONSUMER STATES HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES, IGNITION FAILED TO DISENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AFTER RELEASING BATTERY, CAUSED OVER HEATING OF STARTER, SHORTED TEMP GUAGE, RADIO, AND PANEL, INDICATOR LIGHTS, BUT DID NOT BLOW FUSES AS IT DID J... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 16, 2001
IGNITION HAS SHORTED OUT 3 TIMES. DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING.* AK CONSUMER STATES HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES, IGNITION FAILED TO DISENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AFTER RELEASING BATTERY, CAUSED OVER HEATING OF STARTER, SHORTED TEMP GUAGE, RADIO, AND PANEL, INDICATOR LIGHTS, BUT DID NOT BLOW FUSES AS IT DID J... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 28, 2000
ON 2/25/2000 I BOUGHT THESE TIRES AT SEARS AUTO CENTER IN FINDLAY OHIO. THEY HAVE NOT MAINTAINED THE CORRECT AIR PRESURE. I HAVE TO PUT AIR IN THEM EVERY OTHER DAY . THEY ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON BECAUSE THEY ARE CONSTANTLY LOOSING AIR PRESSURE. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO SEARS ON 4/21/2000,6/14/2000,7/10/... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2000
GAS TANKS WILLNOT FILL PROPERLY AND LEAKS. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SUN ROOF DOESN'T WORK, AND WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SUN ROOF DOESN'T WORK, AND WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SUN ROOF DOESN'T WORK, AND WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SUN ROOF DOESN'T WORK, AND WATER PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
FIRE--RESULTED FROM A LEAK IN EITHER THE RUBBER FUEL LINES OR HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSES ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE V6 MOTOR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Dec 29, 1995
FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1996
IGNITION MODULE AND STARTER ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING STALLING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jan 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1996
IGNITION MODULE AND STARTER ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING STALLING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 26, 1998
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 5, 1998
ENGINE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS AND ENGINE DIES OUT FOR NO REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
STEERING
Jul 27, 1998
Incident date: Oct 11, 1995
LEAK IN EITHER THE RUBBER FUEL LINES OR HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSES ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE V-6 MOTOR.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 8, 1998
STUDS ON TIRES KEEP COMING LOOSE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE WHEELS. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 4 TIMES BY THE TIRE COMPANY. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AS OF YET. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH. THE SPRING IN THE BUCKLE IS BROKEN. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 16, 1997
Incident date: Feb 17, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND SEAT BELTED, THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE THROWN OUT AND RAN OVER BY THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 21, 1995
REVERSE GEAR THRUST WASHER BROKE, CAUSING REVERSE AND OVERDRIVE GEARS TO CLASH, TRANSMISSION TO FREEZE, LOCKING UP TIRES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 9, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 23, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1996
VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UPON STARTING, FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AREA DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 2, 1995
BRAKES LOCK UP OCCASIONALLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID OR HYDROPLANE ON WET ROADS. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 1, 1996
AFTER PARKING, SHORT WHILE LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PUSHING DOWN DRIVE WAY. *AK
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 1, 1996
AFTER PARKING, SHORT WHILE LATER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PUSHING DOWN DRIVE WAY. *AK
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROX. 10 HOUR, FOUND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT WAS EXTINQUISHING, AND MADE NO DETERMINATION AS TO WHY IT STARTED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 1996
AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROX. 10 HOUR, FOUND VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT WAS EXTINQUISHING, AND MADE NO DETERMINATION AS TO WHY IT STARTED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
WHILE SITTING A WEEK OR SO, HORN STARTED BLOWING THEN SMOKED. BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED TO STOP FIRE FROM SPREADING FURTHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
HORN STARTED BLOWING AND THE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Sep 25, 1995
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 5, 1996
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 5, 1996
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 23, 1996
CONSUMER DROVE TRUCK PARKED IT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 23, 1996
CONSUMER DROVE TRUCK PARKED IT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.* AK THE FIRE CENTERED ON THE LEFT TOPOF THE ENGINE NEAR THE FUEL LINES, ALSO EXTENSICE DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE LEFT, FIRWALL OCCURED AT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED.*JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO CHANGE SPEED THE ENGINE COLLAPSED. TT CONSUMER STATES DEALER WOULD TRY TO CORRECT JERKING AND STALLING PROBLEMS BY REPLACING THE EGR VALVE, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER FOUND TSB 87-16-19 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FAULTY EEC UNIT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1995
WHEN DRIVING AND TRYING TO CHANGE SPEED THE ENGINE COLLAPSED. TT CONSUMER STATES DEALER WOULD TRY TO CORRECT JERKING AND STALLING PROBLEMS BY REPLACING THE EGR VALVE, HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER FOUND TSB 87-16-19 REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FAULTY EEC UNIT. *SLC
WHEELS
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Apr 13, 1995
LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SPIN, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT (OHIO STATE POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT. *AK
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHEN DRIVING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT COMES UNFASTENED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DRIVER RIDE UNRESTRAINED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 28, 1995
Incident date: Jun 28, 1995
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DON'T RETRACT BACK RIGHT, IT IS SLOW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
UNDER THE HOOD FIRE,FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKED FUEL ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING A FIRE. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 FORD RANGER
23 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
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
99183
Sep 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *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
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *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
85-24-20
Dec 1, 1985
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
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
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
FRONT SEAT BELT
There is no summary currently available
PE93045
Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN
There is no summary currently available
EA90016
Opened: Mar 23, 1990 , Closed: Oct 23, 1990
GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE89129
Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Mar 23, 1990
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
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
STALLING WHEN COLD
STALLING WHEN COLD
DP85008
Opened: Jan 4, 1985 , Closed: Apr 26, 1985
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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| 2026 | 6 | 6 | View |
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| 2024 | 13 | 85 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 51 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 151 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 148 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 344 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
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| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
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| 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 (current) | 5 | 50 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 12 | View |
| 1983 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |