1993 Ford Ranger suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1993 Ford Ranger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“How can the frame of my truck rust out faster than the bed or cab. The cab mounts are gone. The shackles of the leaf springs are paper thin and ready to collapse. When I drive down the road and hit a bump it sounds like the cab is going fall to the ground. I am afraid one of these days , I'll get…”
filed Sep 6, 2016
“1993 ford ranger severe frame / suspension rust. On the rear leaf spring have had to replace front and rear hangers / shackles. The oem ones rusted completely through and let the leaf springs break loose. Only contact was on the spring eyelet hitting the bottom for the truck bed. Have also had to…”
filed Jul 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Ranger | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Ranger | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Ranger | 17 | 6% |
| 2011 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 20 | 7% |
| 2005 Ranger | 26 | 9% |
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.