CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Ford Ranger has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 32 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (42 reports).
1992 Ford Ranger recalls
Most common 1992 Ford Ranger problems
Problem areas named in the 189 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Suspension | 34 |
| Visibility | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Tires | 18 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
What owners report
OIL PRESSURE SUDDENLY WENT TO ZERO.ENGINE BEGAN TO CLATTER.I RETURNED HOME.
WHEN VEHICLE STARTED IN NEUTRAL, IT WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND THROTTLE WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING IT, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE , FRONT WHEEL HIT BUILDING BENDING AXLE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE. *TR
I HAVE A 1992 FORD RANGER THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING TOWER MOUNT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE FRONT SHOCK AND SPRING HAVE DROPPED MAKING THE TRUCK UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE BRAKE LINE WAS SMASHED WHEN IT GAVE WAY. MY BOYFRIEND ALSO HAD A 1992 FORD RANGER THAT THIS HAPPENED TO CAUSING HIM TO WRECK AND TOTAL THE TRUCK SO WE HAD TO JUNK IT. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN IT WAS A COMMON THING FOR THE 1992'S ONLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT MUST BE PRETTY COMMON AS FORD HAS MADE A REPLACEMENT PART!!!! *TR
TRUCK WAS WARMING UP WITH ME IN IT AROUND JANUARY. I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE, THEIR WAS NO RESPONSE AND WAS STUCK IN TRUCK. EVENTUALLY, I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW. I WAS AND AM NEVER ABLE TO USE MY PASSENGER DOOR AGAIN, FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM MY COAST GUARD DUTY MY TRUCK STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED IN MY DASH AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS ENGULFING MY TRUCK IN FLAMES. *TR
1992 Ford Ranger questions
Does the 1992 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1992 Ford Ranger: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Structure:Body:Door. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Ranger?
Based on 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (42), Suspension (34), Visibility (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.