1992 Ford Ranger engine problems

17 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
9
Engine: gasoline
5
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Ford Ranger engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Ford Ranger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Engine · 122,000 miles · MD

Oil pressure suddenly went to zero.engine began to clatter.I returned home.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 108,000 miles · PA

When vehicle started in neutral, it was put in reverse and throttle went to floor without anyone touching it, vehicle took off in reverse , front wheel hit building bending axle and other components this happened about 30 days prior without any damage.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · Engine · 83,000 miles · OR

Truck oil pressure suddenly dropped very low. Truck began making knocking sound coming from engine head area. Disassembly of oil pan, oil pump, and oil pump tube screen revealed complete blockage of screen from oil pan gasket material.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · OH

Windshield leaks & frame rusting. Suspension bowed main structor arms. Engine passing oil from day one of ownership. Interior door plastic frame cracking. Dimmer and turn signal switch shorts.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Engine · CA

Oil pump pick up screen clogged with gasket material and silicone sealant from oil pan gasket resulting in loss of oil pressure.

Filed Jan 2, 2000 · Engine · LA

Oil pressure gauge stopped reading pressure. Rattling heard in valves. Engine quit. Everything shut down.

Filed Sep 25, 1999 · Engine · TN

Oil pressure fluctuated then dropped. Rattling heard in valves after pressure drop.

Filed Nov 25, 1998 · Engine · KY

Engine oil pump gets clogged with deteriorated rubber from the oil pan gasket, potentially causing the engine to seize at highway speeds. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Engine · NY

Vehicle has a defect in the valve train, the valve tappet holes that allow the oil to flow through are smaller than the new ford tappet holes. This caused the roller rocker arm fulcrums to fail as well as the valve cover gasket.29113 dup of 524264; posted on 09-07-1999.

Filed Mar 13, 1997 · Engine · CA

Owner states while driving vehicle on at average speed the vehicle had a meltdown cauded by a combination of things, especially exhaust and power steering leaks, etc.

Questions about the 1992 Ford Ranger engine

Does the 1992 Ford Ranger have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Ford Ranger, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford Ranger engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 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).