MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford Ranger

● Typical for this model
1992 Ford Ranger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:02:15.500Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Ford Ranger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1983: 11 complaints 1983 1984: 12 complaints 1985: 27 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 50 complaints 1988: 89 complaints 1988 1989: 73 complaints 1990: 105 complaints 1991: 132 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1992 1993: 232 complaints 1993 1994: 438 complaints 1995: 321 complaints 1996: 413 complaints 1997: 411 complaints 1998: 576 complaints 1998 1999: 755 complaints 2000: 670 complaints 2001: 515 complaints 2002: 346 complaints 2003: 243 complaints 2003 2004: 404 complaints 2005: 289 complaints 2006: 271 complaints 2007: 267 complaints 2008: 324 complaints 2008 2009: 168 complaints 2010: 156 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2019: 260 complaints 2020: 119 complaints 2021: 105 complaints 2022: 36 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 55 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1992: 189 complaints
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YearComplaints
198311
198412
198527
198635
198750
198889
198973
1990105
1991132
1992189
1993232
1994438
1995321
1996413
1997411
1998576
1999755
2000670
2001515
2002346
2003243
2004404
2005289
2006271
2007267
2008324
2009168
2010156
2011235
20141
20161
20171
2019260
2020119
2021105
202236
202317
202455
202527
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 16 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030713

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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CONSUMER STARTED AUTO AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDER DASHBOARD-NO ONE WAS HURT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950714

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920210 — structure

WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTI

Remedy: REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Campaign 92V006000 — check if this car was fixed

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

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

1992 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V006000 (structure) 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford Ranger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Ranger is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Ranger?

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

How many recalls does the 1992 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.