Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1995 Ford Ranger Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer — runs 2.6× the fleet median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
321Complaints
7Recalls
25Crashes
9Fires
11Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer (13.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 44 · 13.7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 36 · 11.2% | not available | — |
| Interior Lighting | 29 · 9% | not available | — |
| Tires | 17 · 5.3% | Recalled | Recall 00T005000 · Recall 01X001000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 · 4.7% | Recalled | Recall 09V399000 |
| Tires:tread/belt | 13 · 4% | Recalled | Recall 00T005000 · Recall 01X001000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 321 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 7 campaigns
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 08E050000 · 2008 · reported 08/11/2008
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · 2009 · reported 10/13/2009
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Tires:tread/belt
NHTSA campaign 00T005000 · 2000 · reported 08/21/2000
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Tires:tread/belt
NHTSA campaign 01X001000 · 2001 · reported 05/22/2001
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WINSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER COMES ON WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR ANY INPUT BY DRIVER”NHTSA complaint 701188 — filed 12/07/1998 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
“INTEMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON. OFTEN TIMES THE WASHER FLUID WILL SPEW OUT AND THE WIPERS WILL BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSING THE…”NHTSA complaint 826936 — filed 08/19/1998 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
“CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH WIPER/WASHER. IT CAME ON SUDDENLY FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER ALSO NOTIFIED AND AGAIN NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TAKEN, WITH COST TO…”NHTSA complaint 824963 — filed 07/02/1998 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Ranger?
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues are the most-reported category, cited in 44 of 321 NHTSA complaints (13.7%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (36), interior lighting (29), tires (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1995 Ford Ranger have?
321 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1995 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1995 Ford Ranger's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
