Complaints
966
Crashes
110
Fires
17
Injuries
75
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#198 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:116,512 mi
Crash-related:9
#269 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:49,468 mi
Crash-related:4
#354 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:78,188 mi
Crash-related:47
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 98 | 9 | — | 116,512 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 69 | 4 | — | 49,468 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 54 | 47 | 1 | 78,188 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 46 | — | — | 113,334 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 43 | 1 | 4 | 82,802 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 41 | — | — | 56,929 mi | |
| Body Structure | 39 | — | 1 | 128,563 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 38 | 6 | — | 48,857 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 25 | — | — | 108,359 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 23 | 1 | — | 41,742 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 12 | — | 145,251 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 1 | 1 | 95,870 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | — | — | 69,138 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 16 | — | — | 102,150 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 13 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 13 | — | — | 50,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 117,270 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 175,168 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 98,557 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 151,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 85,400 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 8 | — | — | 21,150 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 77,817 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 7 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 6 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
98
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,512
Tires:Tread/Belt
69
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,468
Air Bags:Frontal
54
complaints
Crashes
47
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,188
Suspension Failures
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,334
Unintended Acceleration
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
82,802
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,929
Body Structure
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
128,563
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
38
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,857
Structure:Frame And Members
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,359
Automatic Transmission
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,742
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,251
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,870
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,138
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,150
Tires:Sidewall
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,400
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,270
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,168
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,557
Wiring & Fuses
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,400
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,150
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,817
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford Ranger — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford Ranger reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Ford Ranger has 966 NHTSA complaints, 110 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 98 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford Ranger?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (98 complaints, avg 116,512 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (69 complaints, avg 49,468 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (54 complaints, avg 78,188 mi). 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 1999 Ford Ranger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,472 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford Ranger?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford Ranger include 110 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 75 injuries, and 0 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 1999 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Ford Ranger?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Ford Ranger shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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