1995 Ford Ranger power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1995 Ford Ranger — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had a very bad experience with the suspension on my 1995 ranger. I was driving and had a passenger with me when the rear spring brackets gave out on me, dropping my rear end down and I almost lost control of the vehicle. After stopping the truck, I saw that both front and rear leaf spring…”
filed Feb 22, 2012
“!) driving 1995 ford ranger on deserted stretch of road. Attempted to shift gears. ) the clutch master cylinder came loose from its mounting bracket, disabling gear shifting. No wreck or other damage due to being alone on road. Truck disabled in road. Had to be towed to dealer shop. ) dealer not…”
filed Apr 30, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt
02138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2003New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt
15887 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ranger | 10 | 31% |
| 2024 Ranger | 23 | 35% |
| 2022 Ranger | 17 | 46% |
| 2021 Ranger | 54 | 49% |
| 2020 Ranger | 45 | 37% |
| 2019 Ranger | 90 | 34% |
| 2011 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.