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1994 Ford Ranger transmission problems

The 1994 Ford Ranger has 51 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

51

Transmission complaints

10%

Share of year

6

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

FIRESTONE ATX TIRES, P26575R15, DOT W29VINS423 EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE JUMPED AND LEFT ROAD INTO A DITCH CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE TIRES SHOOK SO BAD AND CAUSED THE 4WD HUB TO ENGAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO DRAG ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND STEER LEFT, CONSUMER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 18, 1997 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 1994 Ford Ranger have?

NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.