1996 Ford Ranger transmission problems
18 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1996 Ford Ranger, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 9
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 9 deaths.
What owners wrote
While driving the vehicle has high engine RPM between 1600 to 2200. Not safe to drive on icy road conditons. Consumer concerned about long term wear and tear on clutch, transmission and rear axle. Dealership is aware of problem.
1. No events leading to failure. 2. While trying to back out of a parking space the vehicle went forward. No damage was done to vehicle or property. The automatic transmission shift cable failed. It was worn thru do to contact with the exhaust pipe. 3. The automatic transmission cable was replaced with ford f57z7e395a. The broken cable is available.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 54 complaints
- Tires 47 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints