1991 Ford Ranger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 12%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Ford Ranger, 12% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owned a 1991 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The fire department was notified and no injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 8/23/12”
NHTSA complaint #10467104, filed 2012-07, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Ford Ranger. While driving 5 MPH with the defroster activated, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames under the hood. The fire department was called and stated that there was a faulty wire under the hood that caused the fire. Prior to the failure, the clutch and power steering were repaired and the gas line was cleaned. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer or mechanic. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 062909 updated 07/01/09”
NHTSA complaint #10270103, filed 2009-05, 100,000 miles“While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and without warning which could have caused a crash. Took vehicle to dealer in march 1997, and dealer replaced sensors. In may 2000, problem has reoccurred. Able to restart vehicle, and won't stall after first incident. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #862664, filed 2000-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 18 | 7% |
| 2002 | 39 | 11% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 37 | 6% |
| 1999 | 45 | 6% |
| 1998 | 51 | 9% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 4% |
| 1994 | 23 | 5% |
| 1993 | 12 | 5% |
| 1992 | 16 | 8% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 10 | 10% |
| 1989 | 11 | 15% |
| 1988 | 13 | 15% |
| 1987 | 7 | 14% |
| 1986 | 7 | 20% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Ranger
20 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
12 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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