1992 Ford Ranger Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- 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 1992 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When vehicle started in neutral, it was put in reverse and throttle went to floor without anyone touching it, vehicle took off in reverse , front wheel hit building bending axle and other components this happened about 30 days prior without any damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10423981, filed 2011-09, 108,000 miles“Truck oil pressure suddenly dropped very low. Truck began making knocking sound coming from engine head area. Disassembly of oil pan, oil pump, and oil pump tube screen revealed complete blockage of screen from oil pan gasket material.”
NHTSA complaint #10173388, filed 2006-11, 83,000 miles“Vehicle has a defect in the valve train, the valve tappet holes that allow the oil to flow through are smaller than the new Ford tappet holes. This caused the roller rocker arm fulcrums to fail as well as the valve cover gasket.29113 dup of 524264; posted on 09-07-1999.”
NHTSA complaint #524264, filed 1997-11“Windshield leaks & frame rusting. Suspension bowed main structor arms. Engine passing oil from day one of ownership. Interior door plastic frame cracking. Dimmer and turn signal switch shorts.”
NHTSA complaint #9004672, filed 2001-09“Engine oil pump gets clogged with deteriorated rubber from the oil pan gasket, potentially causing the engine to seize at highway speeds. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #831340, filed 1998-11Engine 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 1992 Ford Ranger
41 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTires
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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