1993 Ford Ranger electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1993 Ford Ranger — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle keeps engaging trying to start itself without a key. Vehicle bounces forward until it hits something to stop it. Manufacturer, and dealer never heard of problem to find a remedy. Consumer added a toggle switch on wire that runs from solenoid relay to starter to keep it from starting…”
filed Jul 11, 2001
“Vehicled had been parked for about 7 hours and engine caught on fire. Fire inspector said it may have been blower resistor. *ak”
filed Feb 15, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 Ranger | 16 | 25% |
| 2022 Ranger | 8 | 22% |
| 2021 Ranger | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 Ranger | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 Ranger | 39 | 15% |
| 2011 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Ranger | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.