Tl* the contact owned a 1991 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The fire department was notified and no injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 8/23/12
1991 Ford Ranger engine problems
16 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine9
- Engine: gasoline2
- Cooling system: fan2
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Cooling system: radiator assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Ranger engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1991 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford ranger. While driving 5 MPH with the defroster activated, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames under the hood. The fire department was called and stated that there was a faulty wire under the hood that caused the fire. Prior to the failure, the clutch and power steering were repaired and the gas line was cleaned. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer or mechanic. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 062909 *bf updated 07/01/09
Vapor system failed inspection. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please provide any further details on this matter.
There is a metal wall between brake peda, gas pedal with engine, making it difficult to drive vehicle. Consumer will add more information.
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and without warning which could have caused a crash. Took vehicle to dealer in march 1997, and dealer replaced sensors. In may 2000, problem has reoccurred. Able to restart vehicle, and won't stall after first incident. Please provide further information.
Cracked cylinder head causing engine leakage. Mjs
The coating on the body mounts rusted, which caused the body mount to collapse while driving on the highway at approximately 55mph.
Front mounts that support body of vehicle dropped unto the wheel, almost causing loss of control.
Engine gasket blew, causing oil to leak and the oil pump to stop. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The cooling fan failed while driving @62mph on the freeway at an even speed in o.d. The blade came off the fan damaging the radiator and cutting cooling system hoses and causing major damage to the hood of the vehicle. The air conditiong unit had to be repaired as a hose was severed and complete system dried (dryer) and reserviced with freon.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Ranger engine
Does the 1991 Ford Ranger have engine problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Ford Ranger, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Ranger engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Ranger engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Ranger have bad engine?
The Ford Ranger model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (54 complaints), 1999 (50 complaints) and 2002 (45 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Ranger problems
Electrical 20Suspension 17Body 13Tires 13Visibility 13Brakes 12Transmission 12Acceleration 5Fuel system 4Seat belts 3Seats 3Locks 2Wheels 2
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