Ford Ranger 1996
Model Ranger made in 1996 by Ford got 542 consumer complains there are 8 recalls as well as 177 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and tires. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 3.0l and 4.0l.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 12 | 950901 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/34/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 12 | 950822 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 12 | 950827 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 857 | 12 | 950904 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 12 | 950905 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 12 | 950827 |
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/25/22 | 23/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 13 | 950824 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 13 | 950828 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 13 | 950822 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 950827 |
| ( 4.0L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/18 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 950821 |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 35 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 35 | 33 | ||
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 14 | 11 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 3 | 16 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 34 | ||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | 3 | ||
| POWER TRAIN | 37 | 31 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 73 | ||
| STEERING | 3 | 16 | ||
| STRUCTURE | 8 | 8 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 21 | ||
| TIRES | 2 | 5 | 41 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 1 | ||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 4 | 36 | |
| VISIBILITY | 12 | 52 | ||
| AIR BAGS | 23 | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | |||
| OTHER | 5 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | 6 | |||
| SEAT BELTS | 19 | |||
| SEATS | 6 | |||
| WHEELS | 3 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | ARKADELPHIA | GILDNER FORD | 1-870-246-4508 | |
| AZ | KINGMAN | 86401 | CERBAT HILLS FORD | |
| AZ | SCOTTSDALE | FIVE STAR FORD | ||
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92109 | MOSSY FORD | |
| CT | STAFFORD SPRINGS | 06076 | BACKUS MOTORS, INC. | 1-860-684-2701 |
| FL | MILTON | UNKNOWN | ||
| GA | ELLIJAY | 30540 | RONNIE THOMPSON FORD-MERCURY | 706-276-2777 |
| GA | HAWKINSVILLE | WAY BROTHERS | ||
| KS | OLATHE | 66062 | OLATHE FORD | |
| MH | SELL CITY | SELL CITY FORD | ||
| MI | PONTIAC | 48340 | RICK'S MOTOR SALES | |
| MI | PORT HURON | 48060 | NORTHGATE FORD | 810-984-5011 |
| MS | VICKSBURG | VICKSBURG FORD LINCOLN MERCURY | 601-636-5323 | |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89104 | GAUDIN FORD | 7027312121 |
| NY | CANASTOTA | SALES AUTO | 315-697-3516 | |
| NY | CANASTOTA | 13032 | SAL'S AUTO | |
| OH | BEVERCREEK | EASTGATE FPRD | ||
| OH | MENTOR | 44060 | CLASSIC FORD | 440 942-3898 |