1993 Ford Ranger Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,808miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,808 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving vehicle, back of seat collapsed when a bolt broke and I temporarily lost control. Vehicle could not be driven afterwards, and had to be towed. Ford motor company refuses to repair unless I pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10080530, filed 2004-07, 94,808 miles“While driving driver's seatback bolt broke, causing the seat to fall backwards, which could have caused a loss of vehicle control. Common problem. Bolt which holds driver's seat up right shraded off. The seat back fell horizontally while the driver was trying to reach for seat belt over his shoulder.”
NHTSA complaint #861258, filed 2000-05“While stopping at stop light vehicle was struck from rear by drunk driver and front seatbacks failed upon impact, causing driver's/front passenger's heads to thrust through rear window. They suffered whiplash injuries and facial cuts.”
NHTSA complaint #533175, filed 1998-03“Both front split bench seat rest collapsed during rearend collision; seat rest was laying flat with occupants; vehicle was stopped; caused accident. Tt there were two injuries in accident.”
NHTSA complaint #973187, filed 1995-10“Failure on the passenger side seat, consumer was involved in a head-on collision and the passenger side seat did not lock, causing injures to the passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #983420, filed 1996-04Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Ranger
60 complaintsTires
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 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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