1999 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,022 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.
“The transmission developed a slip four months after veh purchase and was brought in for service on 28 dec00. The vehicle displayed the same malfunction on oct 15 2003 (3 months after warranty expiration)and was brought in for repair at the dealer at a cost of $1500. During dec2004 (13 months later)the vehicle again displayed the same malfunction and was brought to the dealership where they stated the previous repair warranty had expired the month before.”
NHTSA complaint #10120202, filed 2005-05, 15,022 miles“There is 3 or 4 recalls on my Ranger and I was never notified of any. With the tires I tried to do something and they told me there was nothing I could do because I changed the tires myself to something else before I even new they may be problems. I also own a 1998 Ford escort and could not pull up that model can you tell me if there was any recalls on that one. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10042978, filed 2003-10“Requested to have governor (speed limiter) removed from vehicle, Ford dealership will not remove. Consumer wants governor (speed limiter) removed because it allows the speedometer to exceed at a speed of only 90 MPH, dealer declined removal stating that the speed limiter is a safety feature.”
NHTSA complaint #8000670, filed 2001-12“While driving 60 MPH and without warning, spare tire unlatched, and or wire rusted, resulting in release of spare tire. There was a metal wire locking tire in place.”
NHTSA complaint #8004940, filed 2002-03“While driving with air conditioner on, engine surges. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer has contacted four dealers, they are unable to rectify problems. (problems since vehicle was new)”
NHTSA complaint #844390, filed 1999-09Equipment: 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 1999 Ford Ranger
178 complaintsBody and structure
89 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
74 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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