1992 FORD RANGER Electrical Systemignition Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1992 FORD RANGER
9 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD RANGER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
1992 FORD RANGER HAD FIRE IN IGNITION WIRING HARNESS, BELOW DASH AND MOUNTED TO STEERING COLUMN. *LA
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRES LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE, BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. AFTER 3 OR 4 MINUTES, THE SMOKE CLEARED. IGNITION AT THIS POINT WAS "FROZEN" AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE MOVED. WHEN TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS, THEY INDICATED THIS SHOULD BE UNDER A RECALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INDICATED IT WAS NOT, BUT THAT 12 OTHER FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY MODELS WERE UNDER RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME THING (CAMPAIGN NO 96V071000). MY VEHICLE FALLS WITHIN THE SAME YEARS. WHY IS MY RANGER NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? THANK YOU.*AK
#735237
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ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING, OTHER TIMES WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY, OTHER TIMES NOT. I'VE HEARD RUMORS THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM IN THE WORKS. I CHECKED THE FORD WEB AND FOUND NO RECALLS OF ANY SORT. *AK
TRUCK WHILE PARKED IN DRIVE WAY CAUGHT ON FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA, BURNING STEERING COLUM, MELTED INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASH PANEL INTO THE FLOOR, MELTED DRIVER DOOR PANEL AND HEAD LINER, ALSO BORKE WINDSHIELD DO TO HEAT.
#516433
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IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN, INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO IGNITION SWITCH.
#490751
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PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
#490751
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PIN TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK FELL OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
#977009
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CAMSHAFT FAILED WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK. TT
Other 1992 FORD RANGER Problem Areas
Suspensionfront
16 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
16 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
13 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint