1991 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 13%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,212miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1991 Ford Ranger, 13% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,212 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right front spring bracket rusted through allowing body to drop onto front tire, and I noticed there are a lot of complaints on this issue and was wanting to know is Ford going to fix this problem or are we the public going to get stuck with this problem ?”
NHTSA complaint #10021440, filed 2003-06, 58,212 miles“Noticed rust fell off near front right tire. Had mechanic at work check he said that it is ready to break and the truck is not safe to drive. I have not contacted Ford I looked at your site and found many trucks with same problem.not sure what to do since it is obviously a problem that not only my truck had. I feel Ford should be replacing them. My truck also has low milage.”
NHTSA complaint #729321, filed 2000-08“I recently purchased a 1991 Ranger pickup used. Since the purchase I have driven the vehicle about 1500 miles. I noticed while installing new shock absorbers that the spring mount (top bracket) was rusted. Within 500 miles of the installation the bracket has started to seperate from the frame and the right front corner of the truck was noticablly lower. I went to a Ford dealer and was told the truck was dangerous to drive and that the spring could be ejected from its position causing a accident. I was also told of another Ranger 1993 with the same condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #728484, filed 2000-08“The contact owns a 1991 Ford Ranger. The contact noticed that the front passenger side of the vehicle had dropped approximately five inches from the regular position and the front fender was covering the top of the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side coil spring mount was corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that a local auto shop was contacted and advised that the part was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406865, filed 2011-06, 65,000 miles“Right front shock tower collapsed on vehicle which came apart from frame. Dealer contacted. . Consumer states the right front suspension housing corroded and failed, consumer states part may not have been properly heat treated prior to installation.”
NHTSA complaint #8009213, filed 2002-05Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 20 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 7% |
| 2003 | 23 | 9% |
| 2002 | 36 | 10% |
| 2001 | 87 | 17% |
| 2000 | 72 | 11% |
| 1999 | 67 | 9% |
| 1998 | 52 | 9% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 7% |
| 1993 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 | 32 | 17% |
| 1991 | 17 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Ranger
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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