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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 36 of 232 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
31 crash reports14 fire reports18 injury reports
What owners actually said
232 reports
67,860 miles · Oct 15, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TANK IN THE AREA WHERE THE MIDDLE STRAP CROSSED THE TANK WHICH WAS LEAKING FUEL. *AK GALLONS OF FUEL LEAKED AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER OBTAINED THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK AND FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THE F…
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THE FUEL TANK CRACKED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TANK IN THE AREA WHERE THE MIDDLE STRAP CROSSED THE TANK WHICH WAS LEAKING FUEL. *AK GALLONS OF FUEL LEAKED AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER OBTAINED THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK AND FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10038316
158,000 miles · May 31, 2003
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 1993 FORD RANGER 4WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP SUDDENLY STARTED LEAKING GAS. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE GAS TANK SEPARATED AND THATS WHAT CAUSED THE LEAK. THIS VEHICLE IS 4WHEEL DRIVE, BUT I NEVER TAKE IT OFF ROADS AND I LIVE IN A VERY TEMPERATE CLIMATE (THE BAY AREA). WE HAVE NO EXTREME COLD OR HEAT AND I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE…
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MY 1993 FORD RANGER 4WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP SUDDENLY STARTED LEAKING GAS. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE GAS TANK SEPARATED AND THATS WHAT CAUSED THE LEAK. THIS VEHICLE IS 4WHEEL DRIVE, BUT I NEVER TAKE IT OFF ROADS AND I LIVE IN A VERY TEMPERATE CLIMATE (THE BAY AREA). WE HAVE NO EXTREME COLD OR HEAT AND I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THIS IS NORMAL. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT SOME DEFECT.
NHTSA ODI #10020787
170,000 miles · Apr 22, 2003
Suspension
LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS RUSTED THROUGH WHICH CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO RIDE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK BED WHEN THE SHACKLES BROKE. THE SHACKLES SHOULD BE MADE OF A BETTER MATERIAL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016365
82,000 miles · Jan 21, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. TS WHEN THE CONSUMER LIFTED THE HOOD, HE VIEWED THE FLAMES COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SCC
NHTSA ODI #10004194
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE FILLING UP GAS TANK A HOSE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE TANK BEGAN TO LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8018647
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2002
Parking BrakeStructure
WHEN PARKED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL ROLL IN EITHER DIRECTION IF PARKED AT A SLIGHT INCLINE OR DOWN GRADE.*AK CONSUMER IS AWARE THERE IS A CAMPAIGN 94591 RELATING TO THE CONDITION. ADDITIONAL LEAVES ARE BUILDING UP IN THE HEATER COMPARTMENT. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8012675
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2002
Seat BeltsCrash
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER APPLIED HIS BRAKES, AND SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8004740
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK CRACK ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TANK IN THE AREA WHERE THE MIDDLE STRAP CROSSES THE TANK. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO., NO RECALLS, THEREFORE, NO ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FUEL TANK, ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER AT $335.72. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE NEW, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DRIVEN OV…
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FUEL TANK CRACK ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE TANK IN THE AREA WHERE THE MIDDLE STRAP CROSSES THE TANK. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO., NO RECALLS, THEREFORE, NO ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FUEL TANK, ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER AT $335.72. I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE NEW, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED OR DRIVEN OVER ROUGH TERRAIN TO WARRANT A FUEL TANK CRACKING AND LEAKING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #752007
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN 4 YRS. LEFT REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WILL LOCK UP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #751348
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2001
Tires
TIRE SIDEWALL LOSS--TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED THAT A.M., LOSS AT 3:00 P.M.*AK (DOT NUMBER: YDK6 TIRESIZE: 27/8.5/14)
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
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NHTSA investigations
2
EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder
Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
PE93045 · Steering Gear Bolt Broken
Opened May 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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