Complaints
531
Crashes
57
Fires
17
Injuries
28
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Crash-related:13
#228 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:173,533 mi
Crash-related:4
#324 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 34 | 13 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 28 | 4 | — | 173,533 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 24 | 5 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 24 | 2 | — | 109,819 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 19 | — | — | 104,123 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 | — | — | 105,741 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 14 | — | — | 96,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 12 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 11 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 9 | 5 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | 1 | 174,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 8 | — | — | 167,369 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 3 | 119,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 81,942 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 7 | 1 | — | 146,689 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 124,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 6 | 1 | — | 13,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 6 | — | — | 161,478 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 5 | 3 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 | — | — | — |
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