1993 FORD Ranger Problems & Complaints
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TIRES
34 complaints
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 CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 04, 2012
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 DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE TREAD SEPARATION. *NM
Oct 01, 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 REPLACE THE TIRE. *JB
Aug 12, 2004
TIRE SIDEWALL LOSS--TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED THAT A.M., LOSS AT 3:00 P.M.*AK (DOT NUMBER: YDK6 TIRESIZE: 27/8.5/14)
Aug 26, 2001
TREAD SEPARATION ON ONE TIRE, CRACKING AROUND EDGES POSSIBLY LEADING TO EVENTUAL TREAD SEPARATION ON OTHERS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2FC 1PR TIRESIZE: P225/70R14)
Jul 28, 2001
+ 29 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
34 complaints
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN 4 YRS. LEFT REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL LOCK UP.*AK
Aug 29, 2001
REAR BRAKES LOCKING DURING WET WEATHER DUE TO FAULTY BRAKE SHOES. NLM
Mar 02, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES LEFT REAR BRAKES KEEP LOCKING UP IN COLD WEATHER. *AK
Nov 09, 1999
A PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS THE WIRE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR TO THE ABS SYSTEM TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ON THE LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE RUBS THE METAL BRAKE LINE AT THE FRAME AND WORE A HOLE IN THE LINE CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. NO ACCIDENT RESULTED BUT TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED.
Oct 06, 1999
BRAKES AND ROTORS CONTINUALLY FAIL.
Jul 13, 1998
+ 29 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21 complaints
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 RANGER. NOT UNTIL AFTER THE TRUCK BROKE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT DID FORD PRETEND TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS A RECALL, BUT, ALSO CHARGED 1000 DOLLARS. THE TRUCK DID NOT FILL LIKE IT WAS FIXED PROPERLY I APPROACHED THE LANDERS FORD COLLIERVILLE OF COLLIERVILLE TENNESSEE AND HE STATED IT WAS FIXED. THEY THEN TRIED TO SELL ME ANOTHER TRUCK. ANY WAY THE TRUCK DID NOT GO ANOTHER 500 MILES BEFORE BREAKING AND GETTING REAR ACCIDENT BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. FORD TOOK MY 1000 DOLLARS AND DID NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND ARE STILL IGNORANT TO THE DAY ABOUT MY TRUCK AND RECALL. I AM A COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER AND IN THE PERIOD OF 11 YEARS HAVE NOT PUT BUT 57000 MILES AND DO NOT NEED A NEW TRUCK FROM FORD THEN OR NOW OR EVER WITH SUCH BUSINESS TACTICS. *TR
Nov 21, 2013
GAS PEDAL BROKE FREE FROM FIRE WALL ON INTERSTATE, LOST THROTTLE CONTROL. *AK
May 04, 2001
ACCELLERATOR PEDAL BRACKET BROKE LOOSE FROM FIREWALL ON INTERSTATE, LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, DEALER HAD NO PRIOR REPORTS
Feb 27, 2001
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES TO DISINGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN BACK TO THE SPEED THAT WAS SET ON THE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK
May 31, 2000
VEHICLE WENT TO FULL THROTTLE WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE GEAR. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. FORD FACTORY SERVICE AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER HAS NO INFORMATION ON THIS FAILURE, BUT WILL TRY TO FIND OUT. DEALER HAS TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM THROTTLE FOR SAFETY PURPOSES UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE RESOLVED. FORD HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY COMPLAINT OTHER THAN TELL ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. I EXPECT THIS TO BE RESOLVED ASAP BY FORD THROUGH THEIR DEALER OR CONTACT ME DIRECTLY WITH RESOLUTION TO THIS SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. *AK
Apr 24, 1999
+ 16 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20 complaints
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 ORIGINAL FUEL INDUCTOR LINES (THAT FITS ON TOP OF TANK) AND TANK ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM FORD DEALER. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED. *TR
Dec 08, 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
Sep 03, 2010
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 SEPARATE VEHICLES, A '93 AND A '94. *TR
Nov 06, 2009
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 CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR USED OFF ROAD. I AM A PERSONAL FRIEND OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, WHO SOLD THE TRUCK TO MY BROTHER WHOM I OBTAINED THE TRUCK FROM. *NM
Dec 04, 2005
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
Aug 28, 2005
+ 15 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
19 complaints
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 WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Dec 08, 2010
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
May 22, 2007
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. AND HOPE OF COURSE IT WOULDN'T ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS RECENTLY HAPPENED ON JULY 25, 2005. *AK
Jul 26, 2005
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 CATCH. *AK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL OCCASIONALLY DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. *TC
Mar 08, 2005
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
Nov 17, 2004
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18 complaints
TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO REAOSN. IT WAS BEING WARMED UP. *TR
Feb 22, 2008
ON AT LEAST 4X THE IGNITION CUT OF AT HIWAY SPEEDS.MAGARITY. *AK
Aug 31, 2001
VEHICLE KEEPS ENGAGING TRYING TO START ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY. VEHICLE BOUNCES FORWARD UNTIL IT HITS SOMETHING TO STOP IT. MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM TO FIND A REMEDY. CONSUMER ADDED A TOGGLE SWITCH ON WIRE THAT RUNS FROM SOLENOID RELAY TO STARTER TO KEEP IT FROM STARTING ITSELF.*AK
Jul 11, 2001
VEHICLED HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 7 HOURS AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT MAY HAVE BEEN BLOWER RESISTOR. *AK
Feb 15, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH ON THE STREET, LOCAL FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. DEALER/MFR'S WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
Sep 04, 2000
+ 13 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
17 complaints
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 OVERDRIVE IT HAPPENS. *TR
Jun 30, 2012
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE DITCH. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS NEARBY AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KIRK FORD SALES INC. WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS CAUSED BECAUSE ALL OF THE OIL LEAKED OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT FORD RANGER PICKUPS FOR PARTICULAR YEARS HAD THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION PLUGS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND EITHER LEAKED OR FELL OUT. DRIVER HAD NO INDICATION PRIOR TO ACCIDENT THAT TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING AND NEVER SAW ANY LEAKAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Sep 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION KEPT LEAKING FLUID...COULD NOT FIND SOURCE...FINALLY FAILED...FORD DEALER SAID IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT...SEVERAL FORD RANGER SITES ON INTERNET ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE RANGER (AKA MAZDA) MANUAL TRANSMISSION...THERE ARE THREE RUBBER PLUGS IN THE TOP WHICH DETERIOATE, CAUSING LEAKAGE...IT GIVES A PART NUMBER (METAL PLUGS) TO REPLACE THEM...FORD DEALER DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM..
Sep 27, 1999
TRANSMISSION THUMPS FROM DEAD STOP TO ACCELERATION. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FROM APPROACH 20,000 MILES, DEALER INSTALLED NEW DRIVESHAFT, PROBLEM RESUMED AT APPROACH 40,000 (JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED). PROBLEM GOES AWAY FOR A DAY OR TWO AFTER TRANS.FLUID IS CHANGED. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 120,000 MILES. MANY TRANSMISSION SHOPS CONSULTED, NO SUQQESTIONS.
Nov 16, 1998
SHIFTER KNOB BREAKS OFF WHILE SHIFTING TRANSMISSION.
May 17, 1998
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
14 complaints
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 HAD TO REPLACE THE CAB MOUNTS, ALSO RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH SO THAT THE REAR OF THE CAB WAS SITTING ON THE FRAME. THE FRAME IS ALSO SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION. THE FARTHER BACK THE WORSE IT IS.
Jul 22, 2015
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 FORD KNEW ABOUT, AND IF THEY WERE WILLING TO FIX IT. THE TRUCK IS IN GOOD SHAPE OTHERWISE AND RUNS WELL- JUST LEAKS A LITTLE ENGINE OIL. *AK
Jul 17, 2007
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. MECHANIC SAID LEFT SIDE BRACKETS WERE READY TO BREAK ALSO AND WILL BE REPLACED AS SOON AS HE GETS THEM ORDERED. HE SAID THIS WAS A VERY COMMON REPAIR ON FORD RANGER PICKUPS. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB
Oct 15, 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 AFTER IT WAS FOUND AS IT AFFECTED THE HANDLING ABILITY OF THE TRUCK.*AK
Mar 14, 2005
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 LEAF SPRING HANGER BRACKET BROKE.*AK *JB
Apr 01, 2004
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
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 BEARING WAS REPLACED ON 11/9/06. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND CLEAR. THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED SO THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, AND A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ALSO CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED.*AK UPDATED 03/02/07. *JB
Dec 26, 2006
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. TS WHEN THE CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD, HE VIEWED THE FLAMES COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SCC
Jan 21, 2003
THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR THE 1994 CARS BUT NOT THE 1993 CARS. A HEAD GASKET ON A CAR SHOULD NOT BE GOING AT 73,000 MILES.
Oct 18, 2000
ENGINED OVERHEATED RUINED HEAD, HEAD NOW NEEDS REPLACES
Sep 16, 2000
HAD TO PAY FOR A FIX THAT FORD KNEW ABOUT, TSB 21-16?, TO STOP A THUMPING SOUND IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER INSTALLED A VEHICLE BYPASS KIT IN THE COOLING SYSTEM TO STOP THE THUMPING SOUND IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. I PAID $222 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE FIXED DURING A RECALL. IT HAPPENED SO MUCH THAT THEY HAD A TSB ON THE PROBLEM AND I FOUND OUT THE FIX ON FORDRANGER.COM. SHOULD THIS PROBLEM BEEN FIXED AS A RECALL?
Apr 14, 1999
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SEATS
9 complaints
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
Jul 07, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEATBACK BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK BOLT WHICH HOLDS DRIVER'S SEAT UP RIGHT SHRADED OFF. THE SEAT BACK FELL HORIZONTALLY WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO REACH FOR SEAT BELT OVER HIS SHOULDER. *YH
May 02, 2000
DRIVERS SEAT BROKE WHEN HIT FROM REAR, CAUSING HEAD DAMAGE. *ET
Jan 11, 2000
WHILE STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR BY DRUNK DRIVER AND FRONT SEATBACKS FAILED UPON IMPACT, CAUSING DRIVER'S/FRONT PASSENGER'S HEADS TO THRUST THROUGH REAR WINDOW. THEY SUFFERED WHIPLASH INJURIES AND FACIAL CUTS. *AK
Mar 23, 1998
FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING INJURES TO THE PASSENGER. *AK
Apr 24, 1996
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER APPLIED HIS BRAKES, AND SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE.*AK
Feb 28, 2002
FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, IMPACT WAS BELOW 45 MPH. SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD, AND DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. *AK BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED AND THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED SEVER INJURIES .THE DRIVER OF V1 WAS INJURED AND REPORTEDLY DIED ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER. *YH
Mar 28, 2001
SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DISCONNECTED WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED.*AK
Jan 22, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING SEATBELT NOT TO LATCH. THIS WONT PROTECT THE DRIVER IN EVENT OF CRASH. *AK
Jun 06, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH INTO HOUSING. ALSO, SEAT TBELT HAS TO BE SNAPPED IN ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jul 02, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 16, 2001
NO SUMMARY
Aug 20, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 22, 1999
OWNER WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO GET MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS UNDER SECRET WARRANTIES.
Feb 16, 1998
NO PARTS SINCE FEBRUARY 29, 1996. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Mar 27, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE
5 complaints
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 DRIVE SHAFT INTO WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I TOOK IT UP ON 2/9/2012 TO GET A NEW EXHAUST PUT ON IT AND AND GOT A CALL FROM THE SERVICE GARAGE TO COME LOOK AT THE UNDER CARRAIGE OF THE TRUCK. THE BED HAS A RUSTED OUT SUPPORT, THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER IS RUSTED INTO ON THE OTHER SIDE FROM WHERE I REPAIRED IT BEFORE AND THE FRONT SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER UNDER THE RADIATOR IS RUSTED OUT. THE SUPPORT FOR THE SPARE TIRE RUSTER OUT YEARS AGO. THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN WORK GREAT BUT THE TRUCK IS SCRAP NOW BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THE FRAME AND BODY SUPPORTS. *TR
Feb 17, 2012
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
May 31, 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
Mar 23, 2011
REAR BUMPER LITERALLY FELL OFF. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NON REPAIRABLE RUST TO FRAME AND BUMPER BRACKETS. FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED. *TR
Jul 17, 2010
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
Jan 05, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
3RD BRAKE LIGHT (UPPER CAB) HAS OVERHEATED AND CAUSED SMALL FIRE IN BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING. *AK *JB
May 14, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IN THE EVENING THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK OFF AND ON. SHORTEST DURATION ABOUT 2 SECONDS. LONGEST DURATION ABOUT 20 SECONDS WITH LIGHTS OFF RESULTING AND MY HAVING TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANYLIGHTS AT ALL. HITTING BUMPS DOESN'T SEEM TO CAUSE A PROBLEM, SO I ASSUME IT ISN'T A LOOSE COMPONENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE THEN ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. IT HAPPENS ON HIGHBEAM AND LOWBEAM. MORE OFTEN WITH HIGHBEAM ON. I HAVE ALSO TESTED THE PROBLEM SITTING STILL IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE SAME THING HAPPENS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME.*AK
Nov 06, 2000
HEADLIGHT LENS OVER TIME BECOMES LESS CLEAR, TO POINT THAT LIGHT OUTPUT IS DECREASED, PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD. LOCAL PARTS DEALER SAID THIS IS COMMON IN RANGER AND MUSTANG, BUT I AM NOTICING THIS WITH TARUS ALSO. DEALER WANTS $120.00 + FOR EACH. CONSIDERED A COLLISON PART. PROBLEM IS PART IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND SUN MUST BE DESTROYING PLASTIC. BETTER WHEN HEADLIGHT LENS WERE GLASS. *AK
Jan 22, 2000
THERE IS A LENS ON THE VEHICLE THAT IS CALLED A FOG LENS COVER THAT RANDOMLY FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK FIRST THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN THE DRIVER SIDE FOG LENSES FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *YH
Oct 19, 1999
ONE LENS OF THE FOG LIGHTS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, AND THE OWNER MISTAKENLY RAN OVER IT. DEALER INDICATED THAT FOG LIGHTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK
May 03, 1999
STEERING
4 complaints
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
Apr 16, 2014
VEHICLE DRIFTS FROM SIDE TO SIDE DUE TO STEERING MISALIGNMENT. *SD
May 31, 1996
POWER STEERING BELT SLIPS WHEN WET, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO LACK OF SPLASH GUARDS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DH
Aug 05, 1995
TURNING THE CORNER ON A BACK ROAD WHEN STEERING YOKE CAME OFF CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT
Jan 19, 1995
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
HEATER SYSTEM SMELLS LIKE BURNING LEAVES WHENEVER HEATER IS OPERATED
Feb 24, 1999
WINDSHIELD STARTED COMING LOOSE; ADHESIVE BOND/GLUE IS NOT HOLDING WINDOW PROPERLY; AIR IS COMING THROUGH. VEHICLE IS PAST WARRANTY & DEALER SAYS OWNER'S PROBLEM & NOT REPAIRING IT. *AK
Aug 25, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK, ESPECIALLY IN HEAVY RAIN; MOTOR MAKES LOUD NOISE; ALSO, EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED, CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT FIRE;ABS TOTALLY FAILED
Oct 18, 1995
LEAVES FALL DOWN THROUGH AIR INTAKE GRILL ON HOOD, COME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY FROM RESISTOR, CAUSING FIRE. *AW
Apr 18, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING HOOD BLEW OPEN DUE TO HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. *AK
Aug 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, W/CAUSE UNKNOW HOOD LATCH FAILED, ALLOWING HOOD TO FLY UP, BLOCKING DRIVERS VISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Mar 13, 1996
PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR WILL STAY LOCKED, WHEN LOCKED DOORS WILL COME OPEN. TT
Feb 05, 1996
WHEELS
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO RUSTING AND FAILURE OF THE LUG NUTS, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Dec 07, 2000
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCK UP CAUSE TRUCK TO SLIDE AND ROLLOVER PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Feb 27, 1996
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCK UP CAUSE TRUCK TO SLIDE AND ROLLOVER PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Feb 27, 1996
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
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 VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING CORRODED REAR SHACKLES. THE FRONT AND REAR SHACKLES WERE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. *AK UPDATED 2/27/2007 -*NM
Feb 05, 2007
THE DEFECTIVE REAR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE CABLE, CAUSING MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE CABLE , WHICH MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK
Jul 20, 1998
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CONSUMER WENT TO TURN VENTILATION FAN ON AND SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT.*AK THE FIRE STARTED FOR THE SECOND TIME WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING HOME AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE COMPLETRLY. *YH
Dec 26, 2000
CAR JACK BENT WHEN IT REACHED A CERTAIN HEIGHT AND STUCK IN POSITION TT CONSUMER STATES HE HAD TO PHYSICALLY GET UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE PLACEMENT REQUIRED OF JACK TO PROPERLY JACK UP VEHICLE, JACK PLACEMENT REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURER IS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.*JB
Feb 22, 1995
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 KILLED. FIX THIS PLEASE
Jul 28, 2019
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Aug 07, 2017
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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 AN ACCIDENT AND THE ENTIRE CAB IS GOING TO FLY OFF THE TRUCK. THE MOTOR HAS OUTLASTED THE FRAME. MAKE LAUGH.
Sep 06, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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
Jun 17, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
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 LOT AND SOMEONE RAN UP TO HIM AND TOLD HIM TO GET OUT OF THE PK/U BECAUSE HE SAW FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE GUY WAS CARRYING A FIRE EXTINGUISHED. HE TOLD MY NEPHEW TO SLOWLY LIFT THE HOOD WHILE HE BEGAN TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FLAMES WHERE VERY INTENSE THAT IT MELTED THE HEATER CORE COVER, WIRING, THE A/C MOTOR AND FAN AND PAINT ON THE INSIDE AND OUT SIDE OF VEHICLE. IT ALSO MELTED THE INSIDE OF THE DASH BOARD WHERE THE ON THE OTHER SIDE WOULD BE YOUR GLOVE COMPARTMENT. IN THE MEANTIME NEPHEW CALLED 911 AND FIRE DEPT WAS DISPATCHED AND THEY GOT THERE FEW MINUTES LATER AND THE FIRE HAD BEEN PUT OUT ALREADY BUT AS A PRECAUTION THEY FOAMED THE CAR ENGINE AND UNHOOKED THE BATTERY. HE WAS TOLD TO NOT START THE TRUCK AGAIN AND HAVE IT FLAT BEDDED TO GARAGE FOR INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. I CALLED FORD AND THEY TOOK REPORT WHICH WILL TAKE 7-10 DAYS TO GET INSPECTOR HERE IN FL TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. THIS WAS A 1993 FORD RANGER, 2 DOOR,STAND BED, 4CYL, MANUAL. THIS TRUCK JUST BURST INTO FLAMES WITH THE ONLY CAUSE THAT MECHANICS HAVE FOUND SO FAR WAS THE MOTOR BURNED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND HEATED SO MUCH THAT IT MELTED THE BRACKETS HOLDING IN PLACE AND WHEN IT HIT THE HEAT CORE IT MELTED IT AND ALSO THE FAN MOTOR IS MELTED AND ADHERED PERMANENTLY TO THIS HEAT CORE NOW ON THE OUTSIDE. MY BROTHER OWNS THIS VEHICLE SINCE I GAVE IT TO HIM 1 YR AGO BUT THEY ARE STILL FAMILY AND THEIR SAFETY IS A CONCERN TO ME. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AND THIS IS AS THE MECHANIC CLAIMS ALMOST 99% SURE IT IS DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSIVE EVEN THOUGHT IT WAS ONLY FOR A FEW MINS IF THAT TO DUE SO MUCH DAMAGE LIKE IT DID. *JB
Jan 16, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TOGGLE SWITCH ON SUNROOF HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. DOES NOT STOP ON ITS OWN FOR OPEN AND CLOSE. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT CONTINUES TO BREAK.
Aug 22, 2005
TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR *MR
Feb 12, 2004
PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN PARKED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL ROLL IN EITHER DIRECTION IF PARKED AT A SLIGHT INCLINE OR DOWN GRADE.*AK CONSUMER IS AWARE THERE IS A CAMPAIGN 94591 RELATING TO THE CONDITION. ADDITIONAL LEAVES ARE BUILDING UP IN THE HEATER COMPARTMENT. *TT
Jun 26, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
REAR BRAKE LINES RUB ON SHOCK ABSORBERS, NOT AVOIDABLE. EXTREME WEAR EVIDENT. ALSO, HEADLIGHTS FLASH UNCONTROLABLY, SUSPECTED HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT.
Jun 18, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STOP, AND THERE ARE NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEAELR, AND THEY REPLACED PARTS FOR CAMSHAFT AND DISTIBUTOR . SECOND TIME A MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT THOSE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNLESS THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *AK
Dec 28, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BROKE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN BRAKE ENGAGED. *YH
Sep 07, 2000
STEERING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE GOT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH ON WET ROAD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLOVER. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jun 21, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR STUCK - MID 1998 - ONE ON A FREEWAY ON RAMP AND THE OTHER WHILE ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WHEN STOPPED - IT WAS FINE UPON BEING RESTARTED. I TOOK IT INTO A SHOP BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING APPARENTLY WRONG. ON JULY 19,1999, WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, I BRIEFLY ACCELERATED. THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN STUCK. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKE TO CHECK IF THAT WOULD HELP. (I WAS NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL AND SELDOM USE IT.) THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL - IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC. THE WHEELS THEN FROZE/LOCKED WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SKID AND THEN ROLLOVER 1 1/2 TIMES. I DID NOT APPLY THE BRAKES HOWEVER THERE WERE SKID MARKS ON THE ROADWAY. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM FREE.
Jul 22, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
RIGHT REAR BRAKE CABLE RUBS ON RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND HAS WORN THROUGH THE CABLE COVERING SO THAT METAL INSIDE CABLE IS EXPOSED.
Jul 16, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
BRAKE BOOSTER INSTALLING MECHANIC DID NOT REFILL MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO DEALER FOR RECALLS 94S91 AND 96S35, REGARDING PARKING BRAKE AND CRUISE CONTROL, CONSUMER STATES ON THE WAY HOME AFTER REPAIRS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN IT OFF BY PULLING THE BRAKE RELEASE KNOB, WITHIN A MILE IT CAME BACK ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF WITHOUT PULLING UP ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL, TO KEEP THE LIGHT OFF IT WAS NECESSARY TO DRIVE WITH ONE FOOT UNDER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL, LATER THAT EVENING CONSUMER APPLIED TO EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IT WOULD NOT RELEASE, CONSUMER FOUND A PLASTIC WEDGE CROSSWISE IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM, NEXT MORNING CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS OUT OF FLUID AND THE THROTTLE AND CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE OUT OF THEIR GUIDES, LATER CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SET CRUISE CONTROL AND IT WOULD NOT WORK, ALL THESE FAILURES OCCURRED ONLY AFTER 20 MILES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *SLC
Jul 01, 1996
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The 1993 FORD Ranger currently has 254 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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