Complaints
536
Crashes
43
Fires
10
Injuries
49
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:87,667 mi
#234 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:50,379 mi
Crash-related:3
#327 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:71,658 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 36 | — | — | 87,667 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 34 | 3 | — | 50,379 mi | |
| TIRES | 27 | 1 | — | 71,658 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 24 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 21 | — | — | 120,977 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 | — | — | 72,044 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 19 | — | — | 73,206 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | 1 | 102,015 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 12 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 13 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 13 | 1 | — | 105,844 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | — | 1 | 133,557 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 52,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2 | — | 63,300 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 120,362 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 101,334 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 139,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 5 | 1 | 61,422 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 7 | — | — | 118,749 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 7 | 1 | — | 73,488 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 84,295 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 6 | — | — | 146,995 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | — | — | 115,208 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | — | 69,898 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 5 | 2 | — | 70,000 mi |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,667
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
34
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,379
TIRES
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,658
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,977
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,044
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,206
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
13
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
SUSPENSION
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,844
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
133,557
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,900
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,300
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,362
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,334
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,500
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,422
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,749
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,488
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,295
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,208
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,898
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
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