1992 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1992 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 189 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“The resistor mounted on the air conditioner heater case box overheated, causing a short which started a fire under the hood. There was damage to the evaporator case/blower motor assembly and the core. Vehicle is being serviced at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #808447, filed 1997-01Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Ranger
41 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeats
6 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 31, 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