Complaints
231
Crashes
16
Fires
35
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:109,850 mi
Crash-related:1
#216 complaints
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
#313 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:37,062 mi
Fires:10
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 16 | 1 | — | 109,850 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 16 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 13 | — | 10 | 37,062 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 12 | — | 11 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 11 | 1 | — | 142,415 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 9 | — | 4 | 39,781 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 | — | — | 102,190 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 7 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 106,291 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 102,680 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 99,824 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 2 | 111,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | 2 | — | 71,470 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 95,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — |
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