1991 Ford Ranger

▲ Better than typical

1991 Ford Ranger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:02:12.353Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 132 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	11
1984	12
1985	27
1986	35
1987	50
1988	89
1989	73
1990	105
1991	132
1992	189
1993	232
1994	438
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	267
2008	324
2009	168
2010	156
2011	235
2014	1
2016	1
2017	1
2019	260
2020	119
2021	105
2022	36
2023	17
2024	55
2025	27
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920302 — power train

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Campaign 91V189000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920316 — PE (closed 19920831)

WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

I 19921023 — PE (closed 19930226)

FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE

I 19950619 — EA (closed 19960402)

SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER

R 19960322 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 CA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 96V024001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19971029 — RQ (closed 19990401)

PARKING PAWL

R 19980415 — service brakes, air

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 F

Campaign 98E010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000826 — tires

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIR

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 00T005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010604 — tires

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERN

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V189000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V024001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 98E010000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
Verify recall 00T005000 (tires) has been completed.
Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford Ranger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford Ranger is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Ranger?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Ranger have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.