1997 Ford Ranger problems by component
411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Ranger, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 57 | 14% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 55 | 13% | 101,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 42 | 10% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 36 | 9% | — |
| Visibility → | 36 | 9% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 34 | 8% | — |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 25 | 6% | 116,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 25 | 6% | 121,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Air Bags → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 21 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.