1994 Ford Ranger Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 438 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“I drive a 94 ext cab Ford Ranger. I just got a ticket for not proper restraints for my 3 and 4 yr olds that were in their jump seats (buckled in) .. I've tried putting a carseat back there and all it did was flop around.. It is safer for my kids without the carseat then with it. My wifes car has carseats in there but we work different hours and cannot switch vehicles when I need to go somwhere whitch is rare because I don't like them riding without proper restraints. I dont feel I should have to pay a ticket for looking out for my childrens best interest..”
NHTSA complaint #10202277, filed 2007-09“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“I was told by a mechanic and a postings on a Ford Ranger web site that rangers have a bad habit of collecting leaves and other small debris in the fan compartment. The mechanic who cleaned the compartment out saved a leaf and it showed singe marks (partially burnt). I was told that the best way to not let the build up get so bad is to clean it out as soon as the whirring noise starts when you turn on the fan/air conditioning. The build up of debris in such a small compartment causes the debris to become very dry and could cause a fire. Also, the o2 sensor! …”
NHTSA complaint #700332, filed 1998-11“The frame and suspension is rotting here is a rust hole in my frame where the coil spring goes. The truck body has no other signs of rust and has never been abused or neglected.”
NHTSA complaint #11242310, filed 2019-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11% |
| 2020 | 14 | 11% |
| 2019 | 34 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 5% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 4% |
| 2000 | 23 | 3% |
| 1999 | 28 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
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