1996 Ford Ranger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Ford Ranger recalls

Most common 1996 Ford Ranger problems

Problem areas named in the 413 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	73
Visibility	54
Tires	47
Electrical System	39
Vehicle Speed Control	36
Engine And Engine Cooling	34
Fuel System, Gasoline	34
Power Train	31
Seat Belts	27
Air Bags	25

What owners report

2023-02-26, Seat Belts
Drivers side seat belt buckle does not work. The tongue on the long strap does not lock into the buckle at the seat. I think this may be a recall problem with other models and/or years, but not 1996 Ford Rangers.

2022-12-06, Unknown Or Other
heading back from picking up meal at pizza hut when "POP" sound from front of truck and then cabin filled with smoke. within 20-30 seconds of exiting the car it was in flames (See attached photos) recall notification was never sent to current owner and current owner didnt own in 2009 when it was first recalled. Ford customer service informed that auto insurnace would be required to handle loss of vehicle, but current owner doesnt have comprehensive coverage so insurance company is unable to payout for loss due to fire. This recall should have been communicated to titled owner after purchase.

2022-02-09, Seat Belts
Drivers side seat belt buckle does not release. Broken about ten years. Currently using middle seat belt buckle.

2020-10-25, Structure
MY 96 FORD RANGER HAS TREMENDOUS FRAME ROT ON THE DRIVE SIDE AT THE FRONT OF THE SPRING SHACKLES. SOMEONE HAD SPRAYED RHINO LINER LIKE MATERIAL ON THE ROT TO COVER IT UP OR TO TRY TO MAKE IT HOLD. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION EXCEPT FOR IT BEING ALMOST BROKEN INTO AT THE GAS TANK STRAP AND FRONT SHACKLES. I HAVE REPLACED EVERY FRONT END PART ON THIS TRUCK THINKING IT WAS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN DRIVING IT RUNS OUT OF LINE FROM THE REAR AND THE FRAME IS STARTING TO BEND.

2020-01-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
NANO AND MICRO PARTICULATES/CONTAMINANTS HAVE BEEN SPRAYED FROM AN AIRLINER AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY BODY AND MY VEHICLE; IT INCLUDES FLAKES, TUBULES AND HIGHLY REFLECTIVE PARTICLES AND METALS. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AND LOST TWO GEARS AS A RESULT. IT HAS A GAS LEAKING ISSUE CAUSED BY THE TECHNOLOGY. I HAVE HAD TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED, DAMAGED AND SABATAGED AS WELL AS MY FAMILY MEMBERS VEHICLES, PERSONS AND PROPERTY. IT'S OCCURING ON AND OFF HIGHWAY. IT'S HAPPENING TO OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL. OIL AND BATTERY INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS AS WELL AS BODILY HARM, RISK AND INJURY. THE TECH AND PARTICULATES ARE HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND DESTRUCTIVE. [XXX] IS TH

1996 Ford Ranger questions

Does the 1996 Ford Ranger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford Ranger: Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Ranger?

Based on 413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73), Visibility (54), Tires (47).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.