Complaints
533
Crashes
53
Fires
22
Injuries
39
Fatalities
10
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#229 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:115,500 mi
#322 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:172,407 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 33 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 29 | — | — | 115,500 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 22 | 2 | — | 172,407 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 19 | 15 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 19 | 3 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | 1 | 3 | 101,500 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | — | 2 | 108,490 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 11 | — | — | 110,358 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 3 | 122,186 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150,050 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 10 | 2 | — | 119,564 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 123,208 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 8 | — | — | 112,499 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 148,672 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 6 | — | — | 128,101 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 6 | — | — | 117,032 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1 | — | 146,400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 99,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 5 | — | 1 | — |
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