1995 Ford Ranger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 321 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 194,032miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Ford Ranger, 7% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 194,032 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had to replace 3 of the 4 shackles in my Ranger due to them rusting off and breaking. The fourth shackle is well on its way to being rusted off. The frame of the truck seems to be getting weak in the spots around the shackles as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10712963, filed 2015-04, 194,785 miles“1995 Ford Ranger. My nephew was driving on the highway when the right rear shackle let loose and he lost stability. I replaced both right side front and rear shackles. I pulled the bed off to replace the sending unit and found both left side shackles rotted, left side frame rotted in half, cross member, gas tank splash pan and straps, along with all cab mounts rotted completely. I parked the truck and have not drove it science 2012. The body is beautiful, and all the mechanics have been kept up. I don't want to give up on this truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10809479, filed 2015-12, 200,000 miles“My Ford Ranger is a very dangerous vehicle. It is built unstable/balanced, it vibrates and also shakes uncontrollably. It has almost taken my life twice! Yes I drive at the speed limit, and tune my car up on a regular bases. The 2003-4 model have the same problems, but ironically the toyota tacoma has no problems at all that are related to these of the Ford Ranger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098043, filed 2004-10, 140,000 miles“I was driving at work going from point a to point b and I heard the rear brakes grinding, metal to metal sound, was going about 40 MPH, slow down and made it to point b, about 1 mile, in town.... Parked and checked under the truck.... And discovered the emergency brake cable was stretched tight... Crawled under truck and discovered that frame was rusted in half (broken all the way thru) on driver's side and passenger side was almost as bad.... Also a cross member was rusted away... And the driver's side shock was hanging down (bracket rusted away) truck is now parked at home can't fix it.... …”
NHTSA complaint #10712102, filed 2015-04, 193,278 miles“The rh. Radius arm fractured with severe pulling with near total loss of control of vehicle on a country road. Further investigation indicated a 85 % rust through of frame near coil spring and radius arm attachment. Also the rh rear leaf spring is rusted 90% through, any one of these failures would cause a deadly crash. I worked as a parts manager for 23 years for a Ford dealership and have never witnessed anything like this.”
NHTSA complaint #10450432, filed 2012-03, 200,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 20 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 29 | 7% |
| 2003 | 23 | 9% |
| 2002 | 36 | 10% |
| 2001 | 87 | 17% |
| 2000 | 72 | 11% |
| 1999 | 67 | 9% |
| 1998 | 52 | 9% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 21 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 7% |
| 1993 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 | 32 | 17% |
| 1991 | 17 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Ranger
63 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsInterior lighting
29 complaintsTires
28 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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