1993 Ford Ranger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1993 Ford Ranger has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 15 fires, 24 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (45 reports).

3Recalls
232Owner complaints
31Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Ranger?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 Ford Ranger recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Recall 96V024001Feb 5, 1996108,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 95V231001Dec 5, 199526,000 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional

Recall 94V169001Sep 7, 1994835,791 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Ford Ranger problems

Problem areas named in the 232 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45
Tires35
Vehicle Speed Control24
Power Train21
Parking Brake21
Fuel System, Gasoline21
Electrical System18
Suspension16
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Structure9

What owners report

2019-07-28, Engine
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
2017-08-07, Fuel/Propulsion System
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
2016-09-06, Structure
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.
2015-07-22, Suspension
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.
2014-04-16, Steering
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.

1993 Ford Ranger questions

Does the 1993 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford Ranger: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control; Parking Brake:Conventional. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Ranger?

Based on 232 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (45), Tires (35), Vehicle Speed Control (24).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.

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