1997 Ford Ranger safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
40
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
1
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 30 report injuries (44 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Ford Ranger vehicles were involved in 76 fatal crashes with 52 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskVehicle Speed Control · Oct 13, 2009