1991 Ford Ranger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (11) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (9) · Tires:tread/Belt (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Ranger model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (55)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2002-07-22 · 02142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt
Tires 2001-10-01 · 01B77 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-10-01 · 01197 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2001-08-06 · 01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core 2001-08-06 · 01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2001-06-25 · 01124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.