1991 FORD RANGER
6 recalls, 145 complaints - 58 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
00T005000 Aug 21, 2000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE T... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
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.
96V024001 Feb 5, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence
IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
91V189000 Nov 4, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence
DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEH... Read more
Remedy
REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
Complaint Statistics
145 total complaints
10 crashes 25 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CUR... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CUR... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 14, 2011
Incident date: Feb 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED APPROXIMATELY FIVE INCHES FROM THE REGULAR POSITION AND THE FRONT FENDER WAS COVERING THE TOP OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 9, 2011
Incident date: Jan 19, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME CORRODED AND WAS PARTIALLY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IT WOULD CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STRAP WOULD NEE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 24, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2011
THE FRAME HAS HORRIBLE CORROSION. ALL THE SPRING HANGERS ARE WERE FAILING BAD. I DON'T EVEN THINK IT CAN BE WELDED BECAUSE IT IS RUSTED FROM ONE END TO ANOTHER. FORD REALLY MESSED THIS ONE UP. AND WHY DO ALL THE FUEL GAUGES QUIT WORKING? *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 27, 2009
Incident date: Nov 26, 2009
PEELING FACTORY PAINT PRIMARILY ON TOP SURFACES..I.E. HOOD, CAB ROOF, COWLING. I HAVE OWNED TRUCK SINCE 12/8/99 AND HAS HAD PROBLEM SINCE,IT HAS LOST NEARLY ALL PAINT ON ROOF , HOOD HAS ABOUT 1/3 LEFT. PRIMARILY LIFTS/PEELS WHEN WASHED OR WHEN LEFT OUT IN RAIN. HAS HAD BITS PEEL BACK AT HIGHWAY SPE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 2009
Incident date: May 20, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH WITH THE DEFROSTER ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY WIRE UNDER THE HOOD THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Nov 2, 2004
THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURE FOR THE FRONT END SUSPENSION PART THAT WAS DISCONTINUED. *JB
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Oct 6, 2004
Incident date: Sep 7, 2004
BOTH MIRRORS FOLDED UP AGAINST THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. DRIVER'S SIDE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TWICE. HOWEVER, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK TRUCK IS IN GARAGE FROM 11-1 TOMAY 1. AND I STIKK ONLY GET1 YEAR TO 18 MONTHS PER MIRROR. I REALIZE THE VEHI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 15, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS MOTOR MOUNTS ARE RUSTING RIGHT OUT FROM THE FRAME. HE STATES HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. HE STATES HE HAS NOT SEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT HE DOES NOT THINK THIS IS NORMAL. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 4, 2001
RIGHT FRONT SPRING BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING BODY TO DROP ONTO FRONT TIRE, AND I NOTICED THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE AND WAS WANTING TO KNOW IS FORD GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR ARE WE THE PUBLIC GOING TO GET STUCK WITH THIS PROBLEM ? *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Dec 20, 2002
TRAVELING N ON I-95 ON 12/20/2002 AT APPROX 4 P.M. RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, BEAT AND DAMAGED FENDER; HOWEVER, TIRE MAINTAINED SAME PRESSURE. 1 WAS ASSISTED BY OFFICER K.R. MEARES OF TOBESON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT,TEL 910-671-3100. DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 8, 2002
THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING OUT SIDE WHEN THE BATTERY EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS A RESULT. *JG *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Nov 9, 2002
WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FAILED IGNITION SWITCH, MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE FAILED PART WAS NOT WORTHY OF ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE TO COMPENSATE FOR A VEHICLE DESTROYED BY FIRE. PH. CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. *JB
Fire
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 70MPH, FELT THE FRONT STARTING TO VIBRATE. HAD PULLED OVER AND CHECKED TIRES. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A LARGE BUBBLE. THE TREAD WAS STARTING TO SEPARATE. WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER AND THE SPARE TIRE REPLACED THE BLOWN TIRE. NOT ORIGINAL TIRES. FIRESTONE FR 480 P215/7... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT A BATTERY EXPLODED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. MANUFACTURE OF BATTERY IS JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. /SEAR DIE HARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Fire
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 28, 2002
BOTH MIRRORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONE TIME BECAUSE THEY DO NOT STAY POSITIONED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE MIRRORS DO NOT STAY IN POSITIONED DRIVERS HAVE NO VIEW OF REAR LANES, THE MIRRORS FOLD BACK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK MOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED. *YH
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Sep 4, 2002
Incident date: Aug 27, 2002
TIRES WERE PURCHASE AT COSTCO WHOLESALE. THESE TIRES SEEM TO HAVE A WEAKER SIDEWALL THAN THE OTHERS TIRES THEY SALE. POSSIBLY A SAFETY HAZARD. THESE TIRES WERE WARRANTED TO 80,000 MILES. S.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 31, 2002
Incident date: May 9, 2002
FIREWALL SEPARATING AND CRACKING AT CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
May 6, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
RIGHT FRONT SHOCK TOWER COLLAPSED ON VEHICLE WHICH CAME APART FROM FRAME. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION HOUSING CORRODED AND FAILED, CONSUMER STATES PART MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.*JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
THE COMPONENT HAD CORRODED AND FAILED. REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. SUGGESTED THAT THE PART MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TREATED PRIOR TO INSTALATION. LEFT SIDE MATCHING COMPONENT SHOWES NO CORROSION. WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE PART MADE A SNAPPING SOUND AND THE RIGHT FRO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jan 24, 2002
CONSUMER PURCHASED MANUAL LOCKING HUBS FROM DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS THAT WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLE. AFTER MANUAL LOCKING HUBS WERE INSTALLED ON FRONT WHEELS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING FOR FIVE MILES AT A SPEED OF 10 TO 15 MPH, HOUSING F... Read more
TIRES
Oct 18, 2001
Incident date: Oct 12, 2001
WE BOUGHT THIS TIRES IN NOVEMBER AT ROBERTSON TIRES IN TULSA, OK. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE TIRE JUST SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE TIRE AND WENT TO SEE IF THEY WOULD FIX IT AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME $40 TO REPLACE THAT TIRE. THEY COULDN'T CHANGE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 7, 2001
CONSUMER STATES HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BECAUSE OF A HIGHLY CORRODED RUPTURED BRAKE LINE, VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED, CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR THE REPAIRS OF THE BRAKES.*YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
SHIFT LEVER WAS PLACED IN PARK POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION REMAINED IN THE REVERSE GEAR. I BELEIVE THAT THIS IS AN FMVSS VIOLATION OF THE SHIFT /INDICATION SYSTEM.*AK
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 16, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WOULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM HOUSING ASSEMBLY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED, AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, IT BLEWOUT BRAKE LINE. AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK *JB
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 20, 2001
Incident date: Jan 14, 2000
THE BODY OF THE TRUCK IS BENDING AND CRACKING CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO LEAK WHEN IT RAINS. NLM
SUSPENSION
Mar 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
PLASTIC NYLON BUSHING ON FRONT RADIAL ARM CRACKED, CAUSING FRONT SUSPENSION TO BECOME LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Feb 20, 2001
Incident date: Feb 16, 2001
VAPOR SYSTEM FAILED INSPECTION. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Feb 14, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
BOTH OUTSIDE MIRRORS FAILED FOR 3RD TIME. THEY FOLD IN WHILE DRIVING, AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 12, 2001
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THROTLE STUCK AT FULL.SCARED THE SH__! OUT OF ME . WAS GOING OVER 90 MPH BEFORE GETTING IT PULLED OVER. HELP !*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jan 23, 2001
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Apr 12, 2000
THERE IS A METAL WALL BETWEEN BRAKE PEDA, GAS PEDAL WITH ENGINE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WILL ADD MORE INFORMATION. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Jun 18, 2000
A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION. I TYPED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BUT YOUR PAGE APPARENTLY WON'T LET ME PASTE IN THIS SPACE AND I'M TOO LAZY TO TYPE IT ALL AGAIN. CALL ME IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HYINK330 TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
SPRING HOUSING CORRODED, CONSUMER DISCOVERED PROBLEM BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE OCCURED. *ET
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Aug 5, 2000
NO PSNGRS, NO INJURIES. NI ADVISED TIRE WHICH SHREDDED WAS A FIRESTONE TIRE BUT NOT THE KIND WHICH THE COMPANY HAS RECENTLY RECALLED. (CLAIM# 14-1301-939) *MW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75-80 MH DRIVER NOTICED A TIRE DEFECT. TIRE TREAD BROKE, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. DRIVER WAS CARRYING A CHILD AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75-80 MH DRIVER NOTICED A TIRE DEFECT. TIRE TREAD BROKE, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE. DRIVER WAS CARRYING A CHILD AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT FRONT TWO TIRES' TREAD WAS BEGINNING TO PEEL. FIRESTONE,#FR480, P2215/R14 HE HAS REPLACED THE TIRES, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
I NOTICED I DID NOT HAVE PASSING GEAR SO I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSIDERING THAT YOU HAVE HAD REPORTS ON THIS PROBLEM SINCE 1990 (RE:ODI ID:402614) AND CONSIDERING THAT I COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND KILLED SOMEONE AND MYSELF, I THINK FORD SHOULD ISS... Read more
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
TIRE SEPERATING FROM STEEL BELT. STILL HAVE ONE TIRE AND I WILL SHIP IT ON REQUEST. FIRESTONE NEEDS TO BRODEN TIS RECALL. THEY HAVE MADE BAD TIRES THAT I KNOW OF FOR 20 YEARS!( DOT NUMBER: W2HYFR5 TIRE SIZE: 215/70/R15 )
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 19, 2000
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1991 RANGER PICKUP USED. SINCE THE PURCHASE I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE ABOUT 1500 MILES. I NOTICED WHILE INSTALLING NEW SHOCK ABSORBERS THAT THE SPRING MOUNT (TOP BRACKET) WAS RUSTED. WITHIN 500 MILES OF THE INSTALLATION THE BRACKET HAS STARTED TO SEPERATE FROM THE FRAME AND... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 5, 2000
NOTICED RUST FELL OFF NEAR FRONT RIGHT TIRE. HAD MECHANIC AT WORK CHECK HE SAID THAT IT IS READY TO BREAK AND THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT CONTACTED FORD I LOOKED AT YOUR SITE AND FOUND MANY TRUCKS WITH SAME PROBLEM.NOT SURE WHAT TO DO SINCE IT IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM THAT NOT ONLY MY T... Read more
TIRES
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Jul 22, 2000
THE TIRE FAILED AS MY WIFE APPROACHED THE OFF RAMP TO OUR HOUSE OFF THE FREEWAY. THE TIRE WAS QUITE DESTROYED AND THE ONE ON THE OTHER SIDE WAS ALSO UNSAFE(ALTHOUGH THE TREAD LOOKED GOOD), BOTH WERE REPLACED AND I NO LONGER HAVE THE GOOD TIRE I DO HAVE THE DESTROYED TIRE. I ENTERED THE TIRE SIZE BY ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Aug 29, 2000
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDE DO NOT HOLD ITS POSITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING POOR TO NO VISIBILITY. FORD IS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 12, 2000
TREAD SEPARATION. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21570R14 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Aug 2, 2000
REAR TIRE HAD MAJOR TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVE AT ABOUT THIRTY MILES PER HOUR. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
TREAD SEPARATED. REPLACED WITH LIKE TIRE. CONSIDERED IT AN UNUSUAL FAILURE, BUT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS ON OCCASSION, UNTIL LEARNED OF LIKE FAILURES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75 15 )
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD RANGER
58 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
02142
Jul 22, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
01B77
Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
01197
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
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
01124
Jun 25, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
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
7366
Nov 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13423
Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. *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
13118
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
6896
Aug 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
6603
Jul 1, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
12905
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
995157
May 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
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
985A22
Mar 18, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *YC
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
983074
Feb 27, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
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
98116
Jan 19, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT
971110972312
Nov 10, 1997
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC
BC2361970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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
BC3485972301
Jan 23, 1997
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
BC1019997230
Jan 23, 1997
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *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
962417
Nov 18, 1996
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *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
BC0131960102
Dec 1, 1995
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
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
BC1350950906
Sep 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW
95153
Jul 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
95128
Jun 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM-PULSATING COOLANT FLOW-NOISE-KNOCK/THUMP - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW
95102
May 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW
9587
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
A KNOCKING/THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO STEAM FORMATION IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. *TW
SFA/94L04
Mar 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L04
Mar 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L04
Mar 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L04
Mar 1, 1995
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L04
Mar 1, 1995
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION - 94L04 - RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L DUAL SPARK PLUG ENGINES, MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AT THE PROPER INTERVAL. TO ASSURE THAT ALL 8 SPARK PLUGS ARE REPLACED AT THE APPROPRIATE INTERVAL, A SERVICE REMIN
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
10,551
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
960
Reported Crashes
388
Reported Fires
47
Reported Deaths
FORD RANGER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 7 | View |
| 2025 | 13 | 62 | View |
| 2024 | 13 | 120 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 21 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 52 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 159 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 158 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 352 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 260 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 171 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 179 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 344 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 286 | 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 (current) | 6 | 145 | |
| 1990 | 5 | 141 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 58 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 50 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 12 | View |
| 1983 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |