1984 Ford Ranger
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 51 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1991 | 133 |
| 1992 | 191 |
| 1993 | 235 |
| 1994 | 455 |
| 1995 | 321 |
| 1996 | 413 |
| 1997 | 411 |
| 1998 | 576 |
| 1999 | 755 |
| 2000 | 670 |
| 2001 | 515 |
| 2002 | 346 |
| 2003 | 243 |
| 2004 | 404 |
| 2005 | 289 |
| 2006 | 271 |
| 2007 | 270 |
| 2008 | 326 |
| 2009 | 168 |
| 2010 | 156 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 271 |
| 2020 | 130 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 93 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Engine compartment fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15
The vehicle stalled without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-10
Visibility
2 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Electrical system
2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and switch.
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The vehicle had an electrical fire and the source is unkwon. The vehicle was parked. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Fire developed in the ignition switch. Please explain in more detail. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-14
Trailer hitches
1 of 12 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1983-12-09Fuel system, gasoline83V115000 Vehicles may have fuel or vapor line damage caused when an incorrect procedure was used in tightening bolts on adjacent components during assembly. The fuel tank may become damaged due to a loose…
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and, when necessary, fuel and vapor lines will be replaced and the cross member will be tightened.
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1983-12-22Seat belts83V134000 The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal…
Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
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1984-02-22Wheels84V023000 Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. The broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against…
Remedy: Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.
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1984-09-07Suspension84V104000 Weight rating information is incorrect on vehicle manual labels and rating decals.
Remedy: Dealers will be provided with the revised vehicle information. If vehicle weight is found to be greater than that specified on weight rating, the affected vehicle"S rear axle may be repurchased from…
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1984-10-22Fuel system, gasoline84V082000 If truck is struck from the side, the cap on the fuel tank could become unsealed, allowing unsafe leakage of fuel. This is a failure to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…
Remedy: Upon inspection, fuel cap tethers will be replaced or diesel fuel information rings will be removed.
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1984-10-22Latches/locks/linkages84V111000 Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood…
Remedy: The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.
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1985-01-04Defect petitionClosed 1985-04-26 Stalling
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1998-04-15Service brakes, air98E010000 Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Remedy: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed…
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V115000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 83V134000 · Seat belts
- Recall 84V023000 · Wheels
- Recall 84V104000 · Suspension
- Recall 84V082000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 84V111000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 98E010000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1984 Ford Ranger reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Ford Ranger?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Ford Ranger have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.