1992 Ford Ranger transmission problems

13 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Manual transmission
7
Automatic transmission
2
Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1
Driveline: constant velocity joint
1
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
Clutch assembly
1
Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Ranger transmission 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 Aug 31, 2000 · Transmission · OK

The problem with getting the truck to go into gear happens off and on. It is getting worse. Ignition is to a point that I must jump start it. I am disable to the point of pushing the truck in order to start it.

Filed Feb 25, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · ID

Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 MPH replaced internal gears gave out at 65 MPH.//ABS brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 MPH.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Transmission · TN

Transmission plastic funnel bearing snapped, causing the transmission to lock up manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Transmission · FL

Main shaft went through transmission causing extensive damage to transmission.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Transmission · TX

Manual transmission failed causing gear to stick.

Filed Jan 23, 1997 · Engine, Transmission · CO

Universal joint: constant velocity failure; also engine valve cover/water pump leaks.

Filed Dec 10, 1996 · Transmission · TN

Transmission does not provide compression braking in any gear, including reverse; vehicle freewheels as though it were in neutral; also, will not shift into any lower gear manually regardless of speed/gear position.

Filed Nov 13, 1996 · Transmission · CA

Five speed manual transmission locked up due to bad seals where shifting rods go through, owner pulled over immediately and was informed that this is a common problem. Mechanic said heat expansion causes them to leak only in motion. *ak

Filed Sep 10, 1996 · Transmission · IN

Clutch throw-out bearing/hydraulic sleeve/pressure plate failed.

Filed Mar 15, 1996 · Transmission · OH

Purchased truck new the standard transmission is leaking fluid from clutch. Please describe .

Questions about the 1992 Ford Ranger transmission

Does the 1992 Ford Ranger have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Ford Ranger, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford Ranger transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Ranger transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Ranger have bad transmission?

The Ford Ranger model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (92 complaints), 2000 (69 complaints) and 1999 (67 complaints).