1991 Ford Ranger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Ford Ranger recalls

Most common 1991 Ford Ranger problems

Problem areas named in the 132 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	23
Suspension	17
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Power Train	14
Visibility	13
Structure	13
Tires	13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	12
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Fuel System, Gasoline	4

What owners report

2012-07-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000. UPDATED 8/23/12 *CN

2011-06-14, Suspension
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. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING MOUNT WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

2011-05-09, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS TO THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,800 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

2011-03-24, Structure
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

2009-11-27, Structure
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 SPEEDS. MAINLY OCCURS THOUGH WITH WASHING. HAVE INQUIRED WITH DEALERS TO NO AVAIL. WAS TOLD BY ONE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THAT THE PERIOD FOR REPAIR OF CONDITION HAD PASSED. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOR HEARD ANYTHING FROM MFR REGARDING THIS ISSUE WHATSOEVER. *TR

1991 Ford Ranger questions

Does the 1991 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford Ranger: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Ranger?

Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (23), Suspension (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.