no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
1999 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 755 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Ranger, most often about the tires. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Ford Ranger has problems
755 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
178Tires13 crash/fire/injury
89Structure1 crash/fire/injury
80Service brakes, hydraulic14 crash/fire/injury
79Air bags62 crash/fire/injury
73Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
67Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
67Power train8 crash/fire/injury
54Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
45Engine and engine cooling
15716 other systems21 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 178 | 13 |
| Structure | 89 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 80 | 14 |
| Air bags | 79 | 62 |
| Visibility | 73 | 1 |
| Suspension | 67 | 1 |
| Power train | 67 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 54 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 45 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 157 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1999 Ford Ranger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other Ranger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ranger median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1999 Ford Ranger safety ratings
1999 Ford Ranger in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I NOTICED HEAVY RUST SCALE ON GROUND AND INSPECTED TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING, THERE IS A LARGE HOLE RUSTED ALL THE WAY THRU THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR SPRING SHACKLE AND A CRACK IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE FRONT SHACKLE ALMOST ALL THE WAY AROUND THE CHANNEL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER WITH DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE P225/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CENTER HIGHWAY MEDIAN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHIN AND ARM DUE TO…
1999 FORD RANGER WITH 130,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS RUSTED OUT (BOTH SIDES) AND MOUNTING BRACKETS ALSO RUSTED. WENT TO 3 AUTOBODY SHOPS AND NOBODY WOULD TOUCH IT. BUMPER JUST RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES AND SPARE TIRE WELL IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. BUMPER AND SPARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH 2, 1900…
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