Throttle stuck at high rpms and gas pedal stuck to the floor had to turn off the ignition before it blew up my truck. This was supposed to have been repaired in january by ford in ventura and now it is happening again this has happened to so many rangers and one of us owners of will wind up killed. Fix this please
The worst 1993 Ford Ranger problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes60
- Tires32
- Acceleration23
- Fuel system21
- Transmission19
- Electrical18
- Suspension16
- Engine13
- Body8
- Seats8
- Lights7
- Seat belts7
- Visibility5
- Steering4
- Locks3
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Ranger
Tire blowout 14ABS 10Brake failure 10Fire or smoke 10Adaptive cruise 8Fuel leak 8Seat belt 6Transmission failure 5
Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024001 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- During extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, ice can form in the throttle body of the engine causing the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated.
- Risk
- The vehicle stopping distances can be increased possibly resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air intake duct and valve assembly with revised units.
Recall number 95V231001 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1993 Ford Ranger
Defect investigations
Separation of master cylinder
Ford continues to sudy the problem attempting to determine why stud fractures are not frequently occurring in other parts of the country.likewise, odi continues gathering information to ascertain whether the recall scope should include other geographical areas.if evidence indicates the scope should be expanded, odi will reopen the investigation as warranted.
EA95018
Steering gear bolt broken
There is no summary currently available
PE93045
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford Ranger 94
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit a noise /...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition
1993 Ford Ranger fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | RWD | 18-20 | 22-26 | 20-22 |
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 22-23 | 18-19 |
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-22 | 17-18 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20-22 | 18 |
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15-16 | 20-21 | 17-18 |
What 1993 Ford Ranger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gas tank cracked at 86000 miles can't hold more then half a tank. Transmission wearing out and driven lightly never used the bed of truck to carry things mainly freeway miles
How can the frame of my truck rust out faster than the bed or cab. The cab mounts are gone. The shackles of the leaf springs are paper thin and ready to collapse. When I drive down the road and hit a bump it sounds like the cab is going fall to the ground. I am afraid one of these days , I'll get in an accident and the entire cab is going to fly off the truck. The motor has outlasted the frame. Make laugh.
1993 ford ranger severe frame / suspension rust. On the rear leaf spring have had to replace front and rear hangers / shackles. The oem ones rusted completely through and let the leaf springs break loose. Only contact was on the spring eyelet hitting the bottom for the truck bed. Have also had to replace the cab mounts, also rusted completely through so that the rear of the cab was sitting on the frame. The frame is also showing severe corrosion. The farther back the worse it is.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic noticed that the steering coupler was fractured in multiple places and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 176,000.
The governor for the 90 MPH governor was recalled by the consumer agency responsible for recalls. The problem was that it was a potential fire hazard. I called upon ford several times over a period of years, as well as went by the ford shop and was told that it was not pertaining to my 1993 ford ranger. Not until after the truck broke and would not shift did ford pretend to fix the problem as a recall, but, also charged 1000 dollars. The truck did not fill like it was fixed properly I approached the landers ford collierville of collierville tennessee and he stated it was fixed. They then tried to sell me another truck. Any way the truck did not go another 500 miles before breaking and getting rear accident by a hit and run driver. Ford took my 1000 dollars and did not fix my truck and are still ignorant to the day about my truck and recall. I am a commercial truck driver and in the period of 11 years have not put but 57000 miles and do not need a new truck from ford then or now or ever with such business tactics.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford ranger with firestone tires, size: p225/70/r14. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire tread separated from the tire, causing the contact to crash into a highway divider. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Was driving around 50 to 55 MPH when I seen smoke coming from truck so I pulled over to see what was wrong and seen transmission fluid pouring out of transmission onto exhaust pipe this has happen twice now don,t know why coming from front of transmission auto 3.0 engine only when I kick it in overdrive it happens.
The frame has rusted until the truck is no longer drivable. It is four wheel drive and I have already replaced the rear spring shackles when they rusted out in 2006. I bolted a piece of angle to the transmission support to repair it after it rusted into and dropped the transmissiom and twisted the drive shaft into while driving down the road I took it up on 2/9/2012 to get a new exhaust put on it and and got a call from the service garage to come look at the under carraige of the truck. The bed has a rusted out support, the transmission support crossmember is rusted into on the other side from where I repaired it before and the front support crossmember under the radiator is rusted out. The support for the spare tire ruster out years ago. The engine and drive train work great but the truck is scrap now because there is nothing left of the frame and body supports.
On my 1993 ford ranger,my brake & clutch mounting bracket failed due to stress fracture of welds. This caused lose of brakes and use of clutch. Ford has a recall on failure of studs on the power brake booster that is mounted on this bracket, but nothing on the failure of the bracket.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Ranger
Is the 1993 Ford Ranger reliable?
Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 1993 Ford Ranger, close to a typical Ranger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford Ranger?
Brakes, with 60 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles. Next is tires (32).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Ranger have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control and parking brake.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Ranger brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 96V024001, 94V169001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Ranger have bad brakes?
The Ford Ranger model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (115 complaints), 1999 (88 complaints) and 2000 (78 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford Ranger get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Ford Ranger range from 17 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 18-20 city and 22-26 highway.
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