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1994 Ford Ranger engine problems

23 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
23
of this car's complaints
5%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine: gasoline
    7
  • Engine
    7
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    3
  • Cooling system: fan
    2
  • Cooling system
    2
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Ranger engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Ranger engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1994 Ford Ranger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Engine, Steering · IN

Jm auto sales at 12248 n. 600 e. Demotte, in 46310, sold me an unsafe vehicle, he assured me that he services all his vehicles before he sells them because he wants his customers happy, when I took the truck to my mechanic he told me that it needs a new transmission, center links, wheel alignment, and exhaust flange manifold, its unfair for this business to sell a vehicle that is unsafe for the road, this should fall under the unsafe and deceptive acts and practices act. If he services the vehicle he would know what's wrong with them and not put them for sale.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Engine · 174,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. While the vehicle was parked for 24 hours, the vehicle caught fire and caused damage to another vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, no injuries were reported. The fire started under the hood on the driver side of the engine where the master cylinder was located. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report is available. The insurance company was in the process of inspecting the vehicle, along with other damages. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,000 miles · AZ

No event LED to premature failure unless you consider the emissions test , the failure is of the filler neck assembly on the gas tank, a crack occurs,then leaking ,dripping,and constant fumes, this has occurred twice on my truck and many trucks of the same model. Corrected the problem with a replacement assembly, the 2nd time,I attempted to seal the assembly,which held for awhile but has also failed..yes the old part is available ,as for the radiator fan, its plastic and breaks from heat every year, I have replaced it more times than I can remember,yes the old part is available.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Engine · IA

Fan blade has cracked, causing vehicle to run hot. Dealer notified.

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · CA

I was checking for recalls on my 1994 ford ranger and was surprised at how many recalls. The reason being that, my family has owned this vehicle since february 1994, we've only received the firestone recall notice. Ironically, I have had and still have some of the listed components that were recalled as well as as some unlisted components since 1996, these problems have cost my family any where between $1000.00 - $2000.00, every year just in repairs alone. The vehicle barely has 147,000 miles on it and is only used to commute to anf from work, and occassional drives to l.a. County. See list below.... 07/2002 - vehicle overheated returning home from l.a. County, cracked cylinder head - cost $1200.00 02/2002 - brought vehicle in for oil change & alignment, and found the brake system and fuel system were bad, replaced brake rotors, calipers, gaskets, seals, and hoses were leaking, the fuel system was leaking and to this day, I still smell gasoline everytime I park . Cost - $950.00 07/2001 - brought vehicle in for tires, and find the radiator not working, and the cooling fan was cracked all the wasy around on every blade, had to replace radiator, fan assy and all hoses & clamps. - cost - $ 800.00 01/2001 - front brake disc rotors were bad, replaced - cost - $ 300.00 03/2000 - routine 30k service + vehicle would vibrate and shudder when braking, so rear brake rotors & drums were surfaced and/or replaced, + replaced the following gaskets, seals, & plugs because of major leaks; work by ford dealer, #fotz6710c oil pan gskt, intake manifold gskt & valve cover gskt, #f5tz9439a manif. Gskt, #f87z6584aa cover valve rocker arm gskt, thermostatic insert, , valves, oil filter, and thermostat - cost - $ 1425.00 see what I mean...

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CO

Contacted ford motor company, phil long.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Engine · CO

Motor and oil pans are defective. When coming to a stop vehicle idles, and shut down. Vehicle is not running at all . Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Engine · MI

Oil pan is rusted and leaked oil from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was not aware. *ak

Filed Dec 11, 2001 · Engine · NY

Vehicle making noise while driving. Vehicle taken to the dealer and informed that a cataltic converter needed to be replaced. Consumer believed this was a premature wear. Asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this problem.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Engine · OH

The head gasket blew at 81000 miles,. The consumer wants reimbursment from the manufacturer.

Questions about the 1994 Ford Ranger engine

Does the 1994 Ford Ranger have engine problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Ford Ranger, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Ford Ranger engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Ford Ranger problems

Brakes 115Fuel system 63Tires 54Transmission 49Suspension 30Electrical 25Acceleration 23Body 21Steering 19Seats 17Visibility 13Seat belts 11Lights 10Airbags 3Wheels 3Locks 1

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