1996 Ford Ranger problems by component
413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Ranger, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 60 | 15% | — |
| Visibility → | 52 | 13% | — |
| Tires → | 41 | 10% | — |
| Electrical System → | 38 | 9% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 34 | 8% | 109,128 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 31 | 8% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 31 | 8% | 112,250 mi |
| Power Train → | 28 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 26 | 6% | 126,880 mi |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 6% | — |
| Suspension → | 21 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.