1993 FORD RANGER

10 recalls, 272 complaints - 97 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

1,921 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION

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.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

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.

13,000,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

14,400,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.

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.

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.

108,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.

26,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Defect Description

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE I... Read more

835,791 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

272 total complaints 40 crashes 16 fires 31 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	18
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	16
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	15
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL	12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	8
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
PARKING BRAKE	6

Incident date: Jul 27, 2019

THROTTLE STUCK AT HIGH RPMS AND GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR HAD TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION BEFORE IT BLEW UP MY TRUCK. THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED IN JANUARY BY FORD IN VENTURA AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY RANGERS AND ONE OF US OWNERS OF WILL WIND UP KILL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2019

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

GAS TANK CRACKED AT 86000 MILES CAN'T HOLD MORE THEN HALF A TANK. TRANSMISSION WEARING OUT AND DRIVEN LIGHTLY NEVER USED THE BED OF TRUCK TO CARRY THINGS MAINLY FREEWAY MILES

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

GAS TANK CRACKED AT 86000 MILES CAN'T HOLD MORE THEN HALF A TANK. TRANSMISSION WEARING OUT AND DRIVEN LIGHTLY NEVER USED THE BED OF TRUCK TO CARRY THINGS MAINLY FREEWAY MILES

Incident date: Apr 15, 2010

HOW CAN THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK RUST OUT FASTER THAN THE BED OR CAB. THE CAB MOUNTS ARE GONE. THE SHACKLES OF THE LEAF SPRINGS ARE PAPER THIN AND READY TO COLLAPSE. WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT A BUMP IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CAB IS GOING FALL TO THE GROUND. I AM AFRAID ONE OF THESE DAYS , I'LL GET IN... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2010

Incident date: Jun 12, 2013

1993 FORD RANGER SEVERE FRAME / SUSPENSION RUST. ON THE REAR LEAF SPRING HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR HANGERS / SHACKLES. THE OEM ONES RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND LET THE LEAF SPRINGS BREAK LOOSE. ONLY CONTACT WAS ON THE SPRING EYELET HITTING THE BOTTOM FOR THE TRUCK BED. HAVE ALSO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COUPLER WAS FRACTURED IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL... Read more

Incident date: Dec 24, 2012

THE GOVERNOR FOR THE 90 MPH GOVERNOR WAS RECALLED BY THE CONSUMER AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR RECALLS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT IT WAS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. I CALLED UPON FORD SEVERAL TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS, AS WELL AS WENT BY THE FORD SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT PERTAINING TO MY 1993 FORD... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD RANGER WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE: P225/70/R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A HIGHWAY DIVIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTA... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 14, 2012

WAS DRIVING AROUND 50 TO 55 MPH WHEN I SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM TRUCK SO I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND SEEN TRANSMISSION FLUID POURING OUT OF TRANSMISSION ONTO EXHAUST PIPE THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE NOW DON,T KNOW WHY COMING FROM FRONT OF TRANSMISSION AUTO 3.0 ENGINE ONLY WHEN I KICK IT IN O... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2006

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED UNTIL THE TRUCK IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. IT IS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES WHEN THEY RUSTED OUT IN 2006. I BOLTED A PIECE OF ANGLE TO THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT TO REPAIR IT AFTER IT RUSTED INTO AND DROPPED THE TRANSMISSIOM AND TWISTED THE D... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2006

Incident date: Jun 16, 2011

ON MY 1993 FORD RANGER,MY BRAKE & CLUTCH MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED DUE TO STRESS FRACTURE OF WELDS. THIS CAUSED LOSE OF BRAKES AND USE OF CLUTCH. FORD HAS A RECALL ON FAILURE OF STUDS ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER THAT IS MOUNTED ON THIS BRACKET, BUT NOTHING ON THE FAILURE OF THE BRACKET. *TR

Incident date: Jun 16, 2011

Incident date: Apr 11, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT FRAME WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,761. UPDATED 07/08/11*LJ UPDATED 08/05/11

Incident date: Mar 19, 2011

FRAME IS ROTTING - REPAIRED THE REAR SECTION AND NOW THE FRONT IS ROTTING WHERE THE SHOCKS/SPRINGS ARE MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. THE ENTIRE FRAME IS A MESS BUT THE REST OF THE BODY IS GOOD. *TR

Incident date: Nov 30, 2010

NOTICED GASOLINE RUNS FROM UNDER TRUCK WHEN TANK IS FILLED UP WITH GAS. ON 11/30/2010, FILLER NECK ON FUEL TANK CRACKED PROFUSELY AS WELL AS FUEL INDUCTOR LINE; FUEL WAS POURING OUT UNDER TRUCK AS I WATCHED THE GAS GAUGE GO FROM 1/4 OF A TANK FULL TO EMPTY IN 2 SECONDS. DEALER INDICATES THAT ORIG... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1993 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TRIED TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND IT WOULD LOCK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL BUT HIS VEHICLE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2010

1993 FORD RANGER FUEL FILLER TUBE IS MADE OF STEEL AND MOUNTED SO ROAD SALT CAN CORRODE IT. FUEL FILLER TUBE LEAKS GASOLINE ON PAVEMENT EVERY TIME I REFUEL. PART IS $429 PLUS INSTALL. LEAKING FUEL AT THE GASOLINE STATION SEEMS DANGEROUS, WOULD YOU AGREE? *TR

Incident date: Nov 20, 2009

REAR BUMPER LITERALLY FELL OFF. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NON REPAIRABLE RUST TO FRAME AND BUMPER BRACKETS. FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED. *TR

Incident date: Nov 6, 2009

FUEL FILLER NECK HAS SPLIT AT THE TANK CONNECTION BEND. FUEL LEAKS PROFUSELY OUT OF THIS SPLIT WHEN TANK IS FILLED. WHEN THE TANK REACHES FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER OUTER HOSE FILLS UP PARTIALLY. THE FUEL IN THE OUTER HOSE THEN LEAKS OUT ONTO THE TANK AND GROUND. I AM REPEATING THIS CLAIM FOR 2 ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2008

TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO REAOSN. IT WAS BEING WARMED UP. *TR

Fire

Incident date: Jul 8, 2007

WHILE DRIVING HOME THE TRUCK DROPPED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SUDDENLY. THE FRONT SPRING HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF 1993 V6 FORD RANGER TRUCK RUSTED AND BROKE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 55 MPH. PLEASE ADVISE IF THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT F... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2007

I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTIFICATION ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E026000. THE WEDGE ALLUDED TO IN NHTSA RECALL WAS INSTALLED ON THE TRUCK AND DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD STILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, AND NOW DID NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK

Incident date: Jan 27, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1993 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME CRASHING DOWN AND SEVERED THE BRAKE LINE, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2007

Incident date: Dec 14, 2006

TL* - THE CONTACT'S 1993 FORD RANGER CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 84000 AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/7/06 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. THE THROW-OUT BEAR... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 14, 2006

UNEXPECTED FIRE UNDER HOOD AFTER TURNING THE DEFROSTER SWITCH ON. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING GARAGE MY NEPHEW WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME TURNED THE DEFROSTER SWITCH ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS SMOKE BELLOWING OUT OF THE VENTS INTO THE FORD RANGER PK/U CAB. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 14, 2006

Fire

Incident date: Oct 13, 2004

GAS LEAKS FROM THE FILLER NECK AND TANK WHEN REFUELING. THE SCENT OF GASOLINE LINGERS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER FILLUP. THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LOST ABOUT 1/2 TO 1 GALLON. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A POSSIBLE FIRE SINCE THIS OCCURS AT THE GAS STATION, FROM STATIC ELECTRICITY OR HEAT FROM THE CATALYTI... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2005

REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKETS ( WHICH ATTACH LEAF SPRINGS TO THE FRAME) HAVE RUSTED OUT AND LEAF SPRING AND AXLE CAME LOOSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MI. IT BROKE AS I WAS PULLING IN TO MY DRIVEWAY. BOTH BRACKETS ON RIGHT SIDE WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS BRAKE LINES WHICH WERE TORN LOOSE. MECHANI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

GAS LEAKING FROM 93 FORD RANGER AFTER IT IS FILLED UP WITH FUEL. THE HOSE AROUND THE FILLER NECK IS CRACKED. THERE IS ALSO A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS FOLLOWING FILLING UP THE VEHICLE. *JB

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

Incident date: Jul 25, 2005

DT: A RECALL WA SISSUED BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. WHEN APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE IT DIDN'T WORK AND IT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY. THIS WAS FOR A MANUEL TRANSMISSION WHEN PARKING ON A HILL. HAD TO LEAVE THE GEAR AND TURN THE WHEELS DEPENDING ON WHICH WAY PARKED. A... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2005

DETERIORATION OF CAB MOUNTS AND ALL LEAF SPRING MOUNTS. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE REAR HANGER OF THE RIGHT LEAF SPRING HAD TOTALLY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE SPRING WAS RESTING ON THE PICKUP BED. ALL PARTS FELL APART WHEN BEING REMOVED AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE. REPLACEMENT HAD TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2004

WHEN USING THE TAILGATE, THE LEFT TAIL GATE SUPPORT STRAP SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE TAILGATE TO FALL. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CABLE WAS CORRODED UNDER THE PLASTIC COVER. *TC

Incident date: Dec 1, 2004

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF AN EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 94V169001 CONCERNING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE: MECHANICAL. CONSUMER WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE RECALL. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT DROPPED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, IF HE REPEATED THIS IT WOULD EVENTUALLY CAT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 1997

WHILE APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IT FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT A WEDGE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. *AK

Incident date: Aug 28, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WAS D... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2004

WHILE DRIVING HOOD BLEW OPEN DUE TO HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. *AK

Incident date: Jul 7, 2004

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, BACK OF SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN A BOLT BROKE AND I TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN AFTERWARDS, AND HAD TO BE TOWED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO REPAIR UNLESS I PAY FOR IT.*AK

Incident date: Jun 7, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. COOPER, COBRA, P225/70R14. EVOQ FILED BY GREG CRAWFORD 217-762-2182 *AK THE BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON A SMOOTH BLACKTOP ROAD. *SC THE DEALERSHIP HAS SINCE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2004

ON 1-20-04, I STARTED MY VEHICLE TO WARM UP. I HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. HOWEVER, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, INTO MY NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY, AND HIT THEIR TRAILER AND GARAGE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEIR PROPERTY AND MY VEHICLE. AFTER INVESTIGATING, I... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 23, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A THUMP AT THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LEFT REAR SIDE DROPPED ABOUT SEVEN INCHES LOWER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE. AFTER STOPPING AND FURTHER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER FOUND A SMALL HOLE IN THE BED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE LEA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR *MR

Incident date: Jan 5, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR *MR

Incident date: Jan 1, 1993

THE REAR BRAKE CABLE GOES THOUGH A OBLONG HOLE IN THE FRAME. IN MY 1993 FORD RANGER THE OBLONG HOLE EDGE IS NOW RAZOR SHARPE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FATIQUE CRACK LEADING TO FRAME FAILURE. I USED RTV TO TRY TO KEEP THE CABLE AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE HOLE. THE FRAME HOLE IS NOW TOO SHARP FOR ME TO MESS WI... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD RANGER

97 manufacturer communications from 94 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	7
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
190000 TIRES	5
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	4
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	4
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE	4

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

190000 TIRES

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT

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

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE. *YH

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION. *JG

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

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOWS EITHER IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE. *TT

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

050000 PARKING BRAKE

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WHICH GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL EFFORT- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/94.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY CONCERNS- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *MJS

050000 PARKING BRAKE

PROCEDURE FOR SERVICING PARKING BRAKE- SERVICE TIP- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *MJS

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

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

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

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

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 STORED IN MEMORY, AND / OR LACK OF HEAT WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING (NOT A CLUNKING NOISE) HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE. *TT

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

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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

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

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

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

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT. *MJS

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT. *TT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

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

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

041000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS

THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY GO TO THE FOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO EFFORT DURING APPLICATION. *YC

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

354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

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

020000 SUSPENSION

INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

160000 STRUCTURE

FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

TIRE WEAR - CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER TO SPECS. *TW

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

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

021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

VEHICLES WITH AN UNUSUAL NEGATIVE CAMBER READING, AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO WITHIN THE PROPER CAMBER SPECIFICATION, CAN BE REPAIRED BY NEW SPRINGS. *JD

034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

REAR BRAKES "GRAB" WHEN COLD OR DAMP. *JD

190000 TIRES

TIRE WEAR- CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER TO SPECS. *JD

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PUT INTO ALIGNMENT- CAMBER READINGS. *JD

190000 TIRES

TIRE WEAR- CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER TO SPECS. *JD

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

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.

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION-A4LD-HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINE.*SD

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION-A4LD-HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINE. *TW

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

COOLING SYSTEM-PULSATING COOLANT FLOW-NOISE-KNOCK/THUMP - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

IDLE - ROUGH - 3.0L VEHICLES - WARM ENGINE AT ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 1992 4X2 VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION - ALL 1993 VEHICLES. *TW

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

UNKNOWN

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

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ROUGH IDLE AFTER COLD START DURING FIRST MINUTE OF OPERATION. *TW

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

UNKNOWN

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

UNKNOWN

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

UNKNOWN

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

UNKNOWN

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

OBJECTIONABLE AIRFLOW FROM PANEL REGISTERS DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TW

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CURRENT DRAIN IN CHARGING SYSTEM CAUSING DEAD BATTERIES. *TW

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

DEAD BATTERIES DUE TO A CURRENT DRAIN IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM. *TW

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

IMPROVED DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR. *TW

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.

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1997

FRONT SEAT BELT

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986

GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS

There is no summary currently available

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

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985

STALLING WHEN COLD

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	6	6	View
2025	13	47	View
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
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 (current)	10	272
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	3	33	View
1984	8	12	View
1983	7	13	View
1979	0	1	View
1978	0	1	View

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F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
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EXPEDITION	555	11,534	View

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