Complaints
272
Crashes
40
Fires
16
Injuries
31
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:93,667 mi
Crash-related:4
#218 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:56,790 mi
Crash-related:4
#316 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 19 | 4 | — | 93,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 4 | — | 56,790 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 | 4 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 12 | 3 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | — | 67,860 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 8 | 2 | — | 94,808 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 6 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Tire Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,667
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,790
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,860
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,808
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,500
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Ford Ranger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Ford Ranger reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Ford Ranger has 272 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Ford Ranger?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (19 complaints, avg 93,667 mi); Unintended Acceleration (18 complaints, avg 56,790 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16 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 1993 Ford Ranger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,919 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Ford Ranger include 40 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 2 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 1993 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 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 1993 Ford Ranger?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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