1992 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Ford Ranger, 7% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Inside door handle no longer works due to a broken cable linkage during cold weather. Ford says my VIN is not part of the recall group. Other people that have had the recall performed have had the same problem occur again. If my vehicle is not part of the recall group it would mean that it has the updated cable, yet this updated cable also has a history of breaking. Why not a recall on the updated cable that was supposed to fix the problem and didn't?”
NHTSA complaint #10023256, filed 2003-06, 82,000 miles“I own 92 Ford Ranger. Last thursday,5/15/2003, while driving to work I noticed my passenger side front lower than the rest of the truck. After I parked at work I investigated and noticed that the shock/spring tower was rusted so bad that it was almost ready to fall off. The spring was bent backwards and the shock was broken at the bottom. At the Ford dealer, the mechanic said he had never seen anything like that. He also told me that they only make that part for the right side? The left side looks like brand new. Apparently only the right ( passenger ) side rusts out and not the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018966, filed 2003-05, 102,680 miles“Suspension failure. Right front spring seat on my 1992 Ford Ranger has completely corroded. Coil spring and shock absorber have broken through failed spring seat causing vehicle to sag considerably on the right and pull to the right when driving. Additionally, the frame arm where the spring seat is riveted has also corroded to the point where Ford refuses to attempt a repair due to fear of liability. Ford dealer confirms that the left spring seat is not corroded and appears normal in appearance and function.”
NHTSA complaint #10007698, filed 2003-02, 101,700 miles“We are an independent repair facility. We have observed this problem on multiple vehicles from 1990 through 1993. No safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #720235, filed 2000-03“The vehicle was discovered in the morning with the front right fender resting almost on the tire. Investigation showed the spring support broken and resting against the aft wheel well. The vehicle has not had front end damage and has been rust proofed numerous times. The support appeares to have corrosion failed. The repairing dealer [Ford] had never seen this before.”
NHTSA complaint #731822, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 92V006000Jan 14, 1992Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze…Covers: Ford Ranger 1992, F-250 1992, F-150 1992 +6 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 10% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 46 | 11% |
| 2003 | 43 | 18% |
| 2002 | 49 | 14% |
| 2001 | 112 | 22% |
| 2000 | 105 | 16% |
| 1999 | 89 | 12% |
| 1998 | 45 | 8% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 14 | 7% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 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 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 28, 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