FaultScore

1996 Ford Ranger other reported problems

10 of the 533 complaints about the 1996 Ford Ranger are about the other systems — 2% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 153,000 miles.

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10

Complaints

1

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Unknown OR Other 10 100.0%

Other & Unspecified across every Ford Ranger year

1994 10 4.1%
1996 10 4.1%
1998 18 7.4%
1999 28 11.5%
2000 21 8.6%
2001 22 9.0%
2002 14 5.7%
2003 12 4.9%
2004 13 5.3%
2005 21 8.6%
2006 16 6.6%
2019 34 13.9%
2020 13 5.3%
2021 12 4.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Louisville, KY Fire

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

heading back from picking up meal at pizza hut when "POP" sound from front of truck and then cabin filled with smoke. within 20-30 seconds of exiting the car it was in flames (See attached photos) recall notification was never sent to current owner and current owner didnt own in 2009 when it was first recalled. Ford customer service informed that auto insurnace would be required to handle loss of vehicle, but current owner doesnt have comprehensive coverage so insurance company is unable to payout for loss due to fire. This recall should have been communicated to titled owner after purchase.

NHTSA complaint #11496290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 219,200 miles Mays Landing, NJ

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE WHOLE UNDERBODY AND FRAME IS RUSTED AND ROTTED. THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES HAVE RUSTED AND ROTTED AWAY.

NHTSA complaint #10908184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Hudson, NH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FRAME HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT, CROSS MEMBERS, REAR BUMPER, LEAF SPRING SHACKLES, AND PERFORATIONS/RUST THROUGH OF THE MAIN FRAME RAILS.

NHTSA complaint #10824743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 206,000 miles Kingfield, ME

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE REAR BUMPER FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO RUSTED FRAME RAILS THAT IT WAS ATTACHED TO.

NHTSA complaint #10722008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Royal OAK, MI Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD RANGER. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLING OR PLACED INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REAR ENDED FOUR TIMES IN FIVE YEARS. THE MOST RECENT CRASH OCCURRED IN MARCH OF 2008 AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/25/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A FEATURE TO KEEP THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH BRAKE IS NOT PRESSED.UPDATED 06/25/08

NHTSA complaint #10230008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pontiac, MI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DT: THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA CONCERNING ODI 10139675. HE FELT THAT VEHICLES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE LIGHT THAT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION BECAUSE THIS WOULD DECREASE REAR END COLLISIONS AT NIGHT. ALSO, WITH THE TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PUT A SENSOR ON THE SPEEDOMETER AND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SO THAT WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER READ ZERO MPH, AND IN COMBINATION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT BEING DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL LIGHT UP AND SIGNAL TO OTHER MOTORIST THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. IF A MOTORIST HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL POSITION OTHER MOTORIST COULD IDENTIFY THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THIS TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE USED ON ALL VEHICLES WHETHER THEY WERE AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.*AK UPDATED 12/27/05.

NHTSA complaint #10142922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Manteca, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON DOME LIGHT DOESNT GO OFF WINDSHIELD WIPERS DONT GO OFF.

NHTSA complaint #741850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brillion, WI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA complaint #732254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LOS Altos, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT CHECKED & REPAIRED. HAD COMPUTER CHIP CHECKED ALSO.

NHTSA complaint #830332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Whittier, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OIL GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

NHTSA complaint #602995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1996 Ford Ranger problems

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