1993 Ford Ranger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving vehicle will stop, and there are no power brakes or power steering. Consumer took vehicle to deaelr, and they replaced parts for camshaft and distibutor . Second time a mechanic said it was same problem, and that those parts that were replaced should never have been replaced unless there was a manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #877120, filed 2000-12“Vehicle keeps engaging trying to start itself without a key. Vehicle bounces forward until it hits something to stop it. Manufacturer, and dealer never heard of problem to find a remedy. Consumer added a toggle switch on wire that runs from solenoid relay to starter to keep it from starting itself.”
NHTSA complaint #892550, filed 2001-07“While driving, smoke in passenger compartment, no interior lights or radio. Later discovered no stop lights or running lights. Replaced headlight switch and underdash fuses. Headlight switch burned and broken, vehicle headlight wire harness melted near one connector. Ford service shop had to replace headlight switch twice because of first replacement dimmer rheostat failure.”
NHTSA complaint #702033, filed 1999-01“Vehicle experienced a under hood fire while traveling at 30 MPH on the street, local fire dept. Arrived to extinguish the fire. Dealer/mfr's was not notified at this time. Please provide any further details:”
NHTSA complaint #869418, filed 2000-09“Vehicle continually experiences electrical problems causing light flickering, on two occasions the dashboard harness showed signs of melting and burning due to failure.”
NHTSA complaint #550297, filed 2000-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 11 | 24% |
| 2024 | 30 | 31% |
| 2023 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 9 | 24% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 11 | 8% |
| 2019 | 41 | 15% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 7% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 7% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 38 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 5% |
| 1998 | 29 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 7% |
| 1996 | 38 | 9% |
| 1995 | 29 | 9% |
| 1994 | 25 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 8% |
| 1992 | 41 | 22% |
| 1991 | 20 | 15% |
| 1990 | 20 | 19% |
| 1989 | 15 | 21% |
| 1988 | 32 | 36% |
| 1987 | 14 | 28% |
| 1986 | 13 | 37% |
| 1985 | 12 | 44% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Ranger
60 complaintsTires
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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