1993 Ford Ranger
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.
- Complaints
- 235
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 235 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 | 269 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 87 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
20% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Tires
14% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Ford Ranger with firestone tires, size: P225/70/R14. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire tread separated from the tire, causing the contact to crash into a highway divider.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-04
Vehicle speed control
10% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
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While driving vehicle went into open throttle position, lost control/flipped over, impact 1:00, speed 62 MPH. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-22
Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floor had to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-28
Also filed under Engine and power train
The governor for the 90 MPH governor was recalled by the consumer agency responsible for recalls. The problem was that it was a potential fire hazard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-21
Parking brake
9% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing conventional and mechanical.
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On 1-20-04, I started my vehicle to warm up. I had the emergency brake engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-22
Applied the emergency brake and vehicle rolled backwards, vehicle lost control, hitting wire to service pole. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-30
Fuel system, gasoline
9% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1993-05-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-31 Steering gear bolt broken
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1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 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.
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…
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1995-06-19Engineering analysisClosed 1996-04-02 Separation of master cylinder
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1996-01-31Vehicle speed control95V231001 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air intake duct and valve assembly with revised units.
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1996-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic96V024001 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
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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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2000-08-26Tires00T005000 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…
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.
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2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…
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.
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Ford Ranger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 24 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
- Recall 95V231001 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 96V024001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 98E010000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 00T005000 · Tires
- Recall 01X001000 · Tires
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1993 Ford Ranger reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Ranger is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Ranger?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Ranger have?
- 10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.