1992 Ford Ranger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about 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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 189 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 MPH replaced internal gears gave out at 65 MPH.//ABS brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 MPH.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.”
NHTSA complaint #719264, filed 2000-02“During vehicle operation when attempting to make a right turn only, the steering sticks, and additional force is needed to complete the turn. Consumer states also to return steering to right from a left hand turn, additional force is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #802899, filed 1996-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 19 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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