1991 Ford Ranger Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Ford Ranger, 9% of the 132 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states he was unable to stop vehicle because of a highly corroded ruptured brake line, vehicle rear ended another vehicle and consumers vehicle was deemed totaled, consumer is seeking reimbursement from manufacturer for the repairs of the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #562154, filed 2001-07“Ford dealer in this case disputes current NHTSA campaigns on this vehicle. Campaign #s are 96v024001 (brakes-regional) & 91v189000- warranty history reports no attention to this matter. Dealer is listed in this form, original selling dealer - holmes tuttle Ford, tucson arizona.”
NHTSA complaint #710422, filed 1999-08“When purchased vehicle ABS lights were on and stayed on. Also, clutch became inoperable. Contacted dealer, and was told that the firewall was cracked broken, and needed to be repaired. Still having problems.”
NHTSA complaint #856044, filed 2000-02“While driving about 75-80 mh driver noticed a tire defect. Tire tread broke, causing driver to lose brakes, and vehicle flipped over twice. Driver was carrying a child at the time of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #872307, filed 2000-10“Clutch was bad due to crack in firewall not allowing full travel of master cylinder and problems shifting. Transmission bearings and gears worn out beyond reasonable repair.”
NHTSA complaint #719047, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 96V024001Feb 5, 1996The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an…Covers: Ford Ranger 1991–1994, Explorer 1991–1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 7 | 16% |
| 2024 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 17% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2021 | 15 | 13% |
| 2020 | 9 | 7% |
| 2019 | 20 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 23 | 6% |
| 2003 | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 | 23 | 7% |
| 2001 | 55 | 11% |
| 2000 | 78 | 12% |
| 1999 | 88 | 12% |
| 1998 | 60 | 10% |
| 1997 | 44 | 11% |
| 1996 | 69 | 17% |
| 1995 | 60 | 19% |
| 1994 | 116 | 26% |
| 1993 | 60 | 26% |
| 1992 | 17 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 10% |
| 1988 | 9 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Ranger
20 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology