1990 Ford Ranger Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Ranger. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Ford Ranger 1990–1991, Aerostar 1989–1991, Explorer 1991 +1 more
Reported issue: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Possible consequence: Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Ranger 1990
Reported issue: Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal.
Possible consequence: Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
Remedy: Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Ranger 1990
Reported issue: Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with the potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal from the full-throttle postion in trucks with 4.0 l engines.
Possible consequence: Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
Remedy: Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.