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1995 Ford Ranger Engine Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA

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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
16
Latest Oct 23, 2020
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 321 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Ford Ranger submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 16 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming engine

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

EngineExterior lightingOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 23, 2020
Fire reported

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO CUT OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OR STEER THE TRUCK TO SAFETY I THEN EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE GOOD AND HEADLIGHT. SO I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME AND SPRAYED THE TRUCK PUTTING THE FLAMES OUT. AND CUTTING THE WIRES TO THE BATTERY

NHTSA ID
11366006
Incident
Oct 12, 2020
Mileage
230,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 29, 2001

MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY L995 FORD RANGER DIES IN TRAFFIC FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND OFTEN WILL NOT RESTART AT ONCE. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME (FEW MINUTES TO COUPLE OF DAYS) THE ENGINE WILL START. THIS FAILURE TO RESTART HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN TRYING TO START THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE IS HOT OR COLD DOES NOT SEEM TO MATTER, BUT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WITH A WARM ENGINE, I.E., BUYING GAS CAN BE A LONG-TIME AFFAIR BECAUSE I HAVE TO WAIT UP TO AND HOUR OR MORE TO START AND MOVE MY VEHICLE. I DAILY HAVE TO MAKE A THREE MILE TRIP ACROSS A BRIDGE WITH HEAVY AND FAST TRAFFIC. STALLING OUT ON THE BRIDGE IS A GREAT FEAR OF MINE. MY RANGER IS CURRENTLY IN THE SERVICE SECTION OF WORLD FORD BECAUSE IT DIED FRIDAY MORNING, THREE BLOCKS FROM WHERE I HAD LEFT MY OFFICE. IT IS STILL IN GHE SERVICE SECTION BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, WHICH HAPPENED TO ONE OF THEIR WORKERS AS HE WAS TRYING TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE TO LUNCH. THEY SAY THAT FORD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND THAT MY EXTENDED WARRENTY DOES NOT COVER MAKING A REPAIR UNTIL IT (THE TRUCK) IS TOTALLY UNABLE TO OPERATE. I AM AT A LOSS OF WHAT TO DO. I HATE TO TRADE OFF THE TRUCK KNOWING THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE BUYING TROUBLE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD THE LONG WAITS FOR THE VEHICLE TO START, AND I FEAR FOR MY LIFE SHOULD THE VEHICLE DIE IN HEAVY AND FAST TRAFFIC, AS THE THREE MILE BRIDGE.*AK

NHTSA ID
751349
BrakesEngineInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Jul 13, 2001

NO SUMMARY FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
748413
Incident
Apr 25, 1996
Engine
Filed Nov 28, 2000

VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY. WILL START AGAIN AFTER 10 TO 15 MINUTES, MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER CANNOT PROVIDE SOLUTION. *AK

NHTSA ID
875607
Incident
Aug 1, 2000
Engine
Filed Apr 28, 2000

I FEEL FORD MOTOR NEEDS TO EXTEND THIS RECALL THEY CURRENTLY HAVE IN EFFECT 7 YEARS OR 100,OOO MILES MY CAR WAS OVER THE MILEAGE TO COMPLY WITH THEM TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THEY KNOW THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, HEAD GASKETS JUST DON'T BLOW OUT FOR NO REASON. *AK

NHTSA ID
722056
Incident
Apr 14, 2000
Body & structureEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Apr 4, 2000

THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED. NLM

NHTSA ID
551563
BrakesEngineVisibility
Filed Dec 28, 1998

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

NHTSA ID
701671
Incident
Jul 1, 1995
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 19, 1998
Fire reported

ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.

NHTSA ID
539065
Incident
Jul 3, 1998
Engine
Filed Dec 11, 1997

ENGINE BLOCK HAS RUSTED, CAUSING RUST IN RADIATOR AND FAILURE OF ORIGINAL THERMOSTAT.

NHTSA ID
526873
Incident
Nov 25, 1997
Engine
Filed Dec 11, 1997

ENGINE BLOCK HAS RUSTED CAUSING RUST IN THE RADIATOR, AND FAILURE IN THE ORIGINAL THERMOSTAT.

NHTSA ID
526851
Incident
Nov 25, 1997
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed Mar 6, 1997
Crash reported

DRIVING UP HILL 30 MPH, TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR WHICH STUCK, HIT ACCELERATOR TO UNSTICK, ENGINE REVVED, VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS & HIT SNOW BANK W/REAR FACING OTHER DIRECTION. VEHICLE STALLED OUT. HAD TO DIG OUT. TOOK TO DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ID
808071
Incident
Dec 26, 1996
Engine
Filed Aug 29, 1996

STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS--UNABLE TO STEER.

NHTSA ID
508098
Incident
Jun 19, 1996
Engine
Filed Dec 28, 1995

WATER PUMP FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ID
600500
Incident
Dec 28, 1995
Heating & air conditioningEngineVisibility
Filed Sep 6, 1995

VEHICLE'S RPMS DROPPED.

NHTSA ID
601186
Incident
Sep 6, 1995
Engine
Filed Sep 1, 1995

EXHAUST/CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ID
600554
Incident
Jul 24, 1995
BrakesEngine
Filed Aug 23, 1995

EMISSION SENSOR FAILED.

NHTSA ID
600309
Incident
Aug 23, 1995

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

Visibility63Brakes62Interior & seats40Tires & wheels29Electrical23Fuel system23Body & structure21Suspension21Driver assistance20Transmission19Airbags18Seat belts17Exterior lighting13Steering9

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