1994 Ford Ranger Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,352miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 5% of the 438 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,352 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I kept hearing a squeak in the rear end. When I looked under the truck I found that the frame is rusting out real bad. Pieces are flaking off. Had to replace all four hangers on leaf springs and shackles due to them being rusted through and broke. Dealer said this is normal and I will also have problems with the brackets holding the front springs. My exhaust is the original and the truck has 147,000 miles on it. I would expect the exhaust to rust out before the frame but I guess I am wrong. I am starting to worry about the safety of me and my kids. I still have the pieces that were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10352496, filed 2010-08, 140,000 miles“Purchased a very nice 1994 Ford Ranger xlt with approx. 63,709 original miles the frame perches and leaf spring purchases are like swiss cheese the scale on the frame is terrible the mechanic could not safely put this truck on a lift looks like truck underneath was dipped in rust any information or reply would be appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10535816, filed 2013-08, 63,709 miles“Passenger side frame rusted just behind the front wheel. This is a potential safety issue and will cause the truck to fail the state safety inspection rendering the truck useless. Unless it brakes before that time. Drivers side in better condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10823331, filed 2016-01, 170,000 miles“Rear leaf spring rear brackets & supports rusted & detached from frame. Frame very rusted. Front-side rear leaf spring brackets appear in near-damage condition. 1994 Ranger ext cab, xlt, 4l, 2wd. Mfg in 1993, 138k miles. Dealer refuses help. Damaged discovered before an accident occurred d/t loss of rear end control. . Updated 01/11/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10202198, filed 2007-09, 138,433 miles“1994 Ford Ranger. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame on vehicle. The consumer stated the frame rusted and broke releasing the gas tank from the vehicle, while driving. The consumer requested to be reimbursed or replace the frame. Updated 10/25/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11033730, filed 2017-10Body 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 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 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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