Complaints
145
Crashes
10
Fires
25
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
#29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Fires:1
#38 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 7 | — | 7 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 7 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 6 | 1 | — | 61,606 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,606
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford Ranger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford Ranger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford Ranger has 145 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Ranger?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior (11 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (9 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Ford Ranger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,529 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford Ranger include 10 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford Ranger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford Ranger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Ranger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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