1986 Ford Ranger

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #88V145000September 2, 198890,000 vehicles affected

  seats

  Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.

  This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover.

  Remedy

  Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.

• NHTSA recall #87V139000September 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy

  Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

• NHTSA recall #85V130000October 18, 198530,564 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.

  Remedy

  Replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses.

• NHTSA recall #85V116000September 24, 19857,886 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring: front underhood

  The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. Consequence of defect: fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. This could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present.

  Remedy

  Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage.

Other model years

• 1985 27
• 1986
• 1987 50
• 1988 89
• 1989 73
• 1990 105
• 1991 132
• 1992 189
• 1993 232
• 1994 438
• 1995 321
• 1996 413
• 1997 411
• 1998 576
• 1999 755
• 2000 670
• 2001 515
• 2002 346
• 2003 243
• 2004 405
• 2005 289
• 2006 272
• 2007 270
• 2008 326
• 2009 169
• 2010 156
• 2011 235
• 2019 271
• 2020 130
• 2021 119
• 2022 38
• 2024 96
• 2025 44