Vehicle Safety Data

1996 FORD RANGER Structure Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1996 FORD RANGER

3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD RANGER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10139675 | Crash
DT: ON JULY 10, 2005 THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE BAKES WERE NOT PRESSED. BECAUSE THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATING THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE CONTACT FELT THAT VEHICLES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE LIGHTS THAT SHOULD STAY ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. THIS WAS A SAFETY DEFECT IN ALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND DECK. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE TWO VEHICLE OPERATORS ONLY EXCHANGED PHONE NUMBERS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE VEHICLE OWNER OR THE OPERATOR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB
#10002803 |
1996 FORD RANGER, 4.0, STANDARD CAB, STANDARD SHIFT, 2WHL DRIVE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET, WHICH IS SPOT WELDED TO THE FIREWALL, BROKE THE WELDS. THIS LEFT THE VEHICAL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO INCREASE SPEED ABOVE IDLE. ALTHOUGH THE BRACKET HAD POTENTIAL FASTENER HOLES THAT LINED UP WITH HOLES IN THE FIREWALL, THE BRACKET DOES NOT BOLT ON. REFER TO FORD CPD 2000 VERSION 15.04--JANUARY 2003, P-29097 ITEM 9A762 FOR A "BLOW UP" OF THE ITEM. NO ACCIDENT OCCURED AND SINCE I AM A MECHANIC, I DROVE THE VEHICAL HOME AND REPAIRED IT MYSELF.
#516585 |
THERE IS A RATTLE IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK.

Other 1996 FORD RANGER Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 33 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 29 complaints Tirestreadbelt 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 19 complaints Tires 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints Interior Lighting 13 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Tiressidewall 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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