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Ford Ranger

1992–1996 only

157 classified complaints

1992–1996 Ford Ranger models have 157 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 160,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1992–1996 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Ranger report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1992–1996 only

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 38 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 26 complaints

Median onset: 114,250 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 139,026 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 200,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 173,500 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 108,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 4 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 1992–1996 compare with other Ranger years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1992–1996 model years. See the full Ford Ranger report for every year and full specs/safety data.