IllustrationTHE FORD RANGER I PURCHASED SKIDS WHEN IT CROSSES OVER A MANHOLE. I'VE ALMOST LOST CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR A LIGHT TRUCK AND THAT AFTER THE SUSPENSION BREAKS-IN IT WILL NO LONGER BEHAVE THIS WAY. ITS ALMOST A YEAR LATER AND THERE ARE NO CHANGES. IT FEELS DANGEROUS TO ME.
1999 Ford Ranger
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Ranger years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Ford Ranger are substantially higher than the model-year median of 144.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
100–25K
3425–50K
3450–75K
4475–100K
56100–150K
36150K+
214 reports with mileage · 541 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Tires. Review the 178 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 89 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
96 crash reports14 fire reports50 injury reports
Tires complaints
178 reportsFIRESTONE DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE TIRES. ADDRESS OF DEALER: RAMONA FIRESTONE TIRES 27526 HWY 74 ROMOLAND,CALIF 92585 PHONE: 909 928-1925( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
TIRE SHREDDED WHEN I WAS GOING DOWN HIGHWAY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R15 )
I NEED TO REPORT A BLOW OUT/DELAMINATION OF A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE ON A FORD RANGER TRUCK. BRIEF SUMMARY: A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE BLEW OUT ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO ON MY FORD RANGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME THE BLOW OUT OCCURRED. THE BLOW OUT WAS CENTERED ON THE ENTIRE OUTSIDE …
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I NEED TO REPORT A BLOW OUT/DELAMINATION OF A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE ON A FORD RANGER TRUCK. BRIEF SUMMARY: A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE BLEW OUT ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO ON MY FORD RANGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME THE BLOW OUT OCCURRED. THE BLOW OUT WAS CENTERED ON THE ENTIRE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE. THE REMNANTS OF THE TIRE WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE THUS MAKING IT HARD FOR MY WIFE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP IN A CONTROLLED FASHION. I REPORTED (7:45AM CST; 7/20/00; 1-800-392-3673; AN INDIVIDUAL NAMED DAVID) THE INCIDENT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY. HE WAS APPRAISED OF THE INCIDENT AND INFORMED ME THERE WAS NO RECALL. HE GAVE ME THE FOLLOWING NUMBER TO CALL FIRESTONE (1-800-847-3272). I CALLED BETWEEN 8-10AM ON 7/20/00. I SPOKE WITH A RUDE AND COMBATIVE PERSON NAMED "ROCK". HE SAID IT WAS PREPOSTEROUS THAT THE TIRES CAUSED ANY PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT MY WIFE WAS AWED BY THE STATE TROOPER THAT STOPPED TO HELP HER. [ THE STATE TROOPER INFORMED HER OF SEVERAL DEATHS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN TEXAS (PERHAPS BELL COUNTY) INVOLVING BLOW OUTS OF FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES. HE SUGGESTED WE CHECK INTO THE MATTER.] ROCK TOLD ME HE WANTED THE TROOPERS NAME AND WANTED TO GET THE FIRESTONE LEGAL TEAM INVOLVED. IT INSULTS ME THAT HE WOULD MAKE DISPARAGING REMARKS ABOUT MY WIFE COMPETENCIES. HE NEVER INQUIRED ABOUT ANYONE'S HEALTH NOR TOOK DOWN ANY SPECIFICS (OR VAGARIES) OF THE BLOW OUT. I HAVE LITTLE FAITH IN FIRESTONE'S SINCERITY IN THIS MATTER. SINCERELY, MICHAEL L. MERCHANT, PHD.( DOT NUMBER: W2UU IPO TIRE SIZE: P225 70R15 )
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE P225/70R15 DOT W2UU1P0 CAME OFF THE RIM WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. *SLC
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS/ATX TIRES BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. TIRES WERE REPLACED BY FIRESTONE. *AK
I DO NOT FEEL SAFE ON THESE TIRES, PLEASE RECALL THEM FOR MY FAMLIES SAFETY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225-70-15 )
BLISTERS HAVE APPEARED BETWEEN THE TREAD AND TIRE. THIS SHOWED THE STEEL BELTS. I AM GREATLY CONCRNED THAT MY TIRES COULD HAVE SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING. COULD YOUR OFFICE PLEASE FORCE FIRESTONE TO PUBLICLY ANOUNCE THE PROBLEM. I KNOW FROM DOING A INTENCE REVIEW OF THE NEWS THAT FIRESTONE HAS KNOWN OF THE PROBLEM IN OTHER COUNTRIE…
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BLISTERS HAVE APPEARED BETWEEN THE TREAD AND TIRE. THIS SHOWED THE STEEL BELTS. I AM GREATLY CONCRNED THAT MY TIRES COULD HAVE SEPERATED WHILE DRIVING. COULD YOUR OFFICE PLEASE FORCE FIRESTONE TO PUBLICLY ANOUNCE THE PROBLEM. I KNOW FROM DOING A INTENCE REVIEW OF THE NEWS THAT FIRESTONE HAS KNOWN OF THE PROBLEM IN OTHER COUNTRIES, BUT STILL REFUSES TO SAY SO IN USA. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DANGER TO THE PUBLIC AND MUST HAVE IMEDIATE ACTION TO SAVE LIVES. PLEASE HELP IN ADVISING THE PUBLIC OF THE DANGER. *K( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )
PE00 020 , CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING, SLOWLY TIRE WAS FLAT.*AK
WILDERNESS TIRES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 99 RANGER. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK
Official recalls
407V336000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Aug 3, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
99V204000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Jul 28, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
99V062001 · Vehicle Speed Control
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
98V201000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Sep 1, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
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NHTSA investigations
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