1994 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 438 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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.
“Fuel filler hose assembly has failed twice on 1994 Ford Ranger pickup. First hose assembly failed at 73,000 miles on may 5, 2001 causing large amounts of fuel to spill when filling the tank and when driving. The replacement hose assembly failed again after 55,000 miles on it on march 3, 2006. This failure was at the exact same place on the hose and also caused large amounts of fuel to spill when filling tank and when driving. First hose was replaced by a Ford dealership at a cost to me of $650 and the 2nd hose replaced by an independent shop at a cost of $480. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152253, filed 2006-03, 73,000 miles“The owners manual state that you may transfer to 4x4 up to 55 miles an hour before damage occurs, I was traveling at 30 miles per hour and the front drvier hub made a cluncking sound. I asked every Ford dealer about my situation and they said that that it's ridiculous to engage 4 wheel drive while moving at any speed period! And that the transfer should be made at stand still. So now I'm not really sure which way to do it. All that I'm sure of, is that $300.00 expense for a new hub.”
NHTSA complaint #700752, filed 1998-11“I was checking for recalls on my 1994 Ford Ranger and was surprised at how many recalls. The reason being that, my family has owned this vehicle since february 1994, we've only received the firestone recall notice. Ironically, I have had and still have some of the listed components that were recalled as well as as some unlisted components since 1996, these problems have cost my family any where between $1000.00 - $2000.00, every year just in repairs alone. The vehicle barely has 147,000 miles on it and is only used to commute to anf from work, and occassional drives to l.a. County. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005381, filed 2003-02“A standard jack came with the vehicle. When jack was used for the first time, the frame cracked, causing the jack to get stuck upright. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843358, filed 1999-07Equipment: 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 1994 Ford Ranger
116 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsTires
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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