CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford Ranger has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 755 complaints with NHTSA, including 96 crashes, 14 fires, 61 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (187 reports).
1999 Ford Ranger recalls
Most common 1999 Ford Ranger problems
Problem areas named in the 755 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 187 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 97 |
| Structure | 90 |
| Air Bags | 83 |
| Visibility | 75 |
| Power Train | 74 |
| Suspension | 69 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 55 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 46 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
What owners report
I was driving to the store around 1 month ago and I noticed the truck was trying to tail to the side as I was driving. I thought nothing of it until my Uncle Bobby noticed my rear shock was scraping the ground. We looked underneath to investigate and found both shock mounts completely rusted off and the frame in terrible shape. The truck itself barely has any rust other than the tailgate and bed floor. Also thought I should include that the hose that connect the gas tank and where you pump the gas is rusted to where every time I pump gas, a little drips out onto the floor. I was trying to find videos on how to fix it but came across a page that says Rangers have been recalled from the years
When washing the truck I noticed a crack in the left rear frame just aft of the forward leaf spring shackle.Vertical crack approx, 6" long and separating, frame severely rusted while the rest of the body has minimal rust.
Motor rattling, knocking in transmission, exhaust sounded louder than usual, motor cut off and unable to start
MY VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BUT TRY IS FRAME IS VERY WORRISOME. THE RUST MAKES ME AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE CONFIDENTLY.
FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS ALONG WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ALL ROTTED OUT?, AS DO ALL THE FORD RANGERS AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, AT LEAST TOYOTA CAME TO THE PLATE FOR THEIR OWNERS. GREAT TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE ROTTING FRAME ISSUES. FOUND THIS OUT BY HEARING A CRACK ONE DAY AND WHEN CHECKING FOUND A CRACK IN FRAME BY LEFT REAR WHEEL , AND ALSO WHEN LOOKING FOUND A CRACK AND HOLE BY LEFT REAR SHOCK MOUNT, WHEN PULLING THIS APART TO FIX IT, ALSO FOUND A GAS TANK STRAP BROKEN OFF, AFTER PULLING TANK DOWN IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHOLE CROSS MEMBER WAS ROTTED AND ALSO THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL.
1999 Ford Ranger questions
Does the 1999 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford Ranger: Vehicle Speed Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Ranger?
Based on 755 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (187), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (97), Structure (90).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.