CarRecallWatchThe 1984 Ford Ranger has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
1984 Ford Ranger recalls
Most common 1984 Ford Ranger problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
NO SUMMARY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NOTICED IN LOCAL PAPER CONCERN OVER FIRES IN HEATING/VENTILATING SYSTEM OF FORD VEHICLES. BURNING OF LEAVES CAUGHT IN HEATER DUCTING WHICH WAS IGNITED BY HEATER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTANCE COILS LOCATED IN HEATER DUCTWORK HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES ON MY 1984 FORD RANGER PICKUP. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN THE LATE 1980'S IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER AND THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS OCTOBER OF 1997. HORTOCULTURIST AT BOTANICAL GARDEN WHERE I VOLUNTEER HAD A SIMILAR FIRE IN JANUARY OF 1999 IN A 1980'S FULL SIZED FORD PICKUP (DON'T KNOW EXACT YEAR). ALTHOUGH THIS TYPE OF FIRE IS SHORT AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO DO A GREAT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE; IT IS VERY DISTURBING AT THE TIME. YOUR VISIBILITY IS CLOUDED, YOU IMMED
THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE OPEN WIRE WOUND MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR BLOCK ALLOWS FOR DEBRIS TO COLLECT RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNRY FOR CONSUMER).
1984 Ford Ranger questions
Does the 1984 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1984 Ford Ranger: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Suspension; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Ford Ranger?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Ford Ranger has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.