Ford Ranchero recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
19 recalls found for the Ford Ranchero in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 4 | 2 |
| 1977 Ford Ranchero | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford Ranchero | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Ford Ranchero | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Ford Ranchero | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Ford Ranchero | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 Ford Ranchero | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Ford Ranchero | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Ford Ranchero | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Ford Ranchero recalls
- Mar 6, 200808E019000Fuel system, gasoline1,937 vehiclesFord F Series (light), Ford F Series (medium) and 18 more models
The filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing.
- Aug 27, 200707E064000Fuel system, gasoline34,000 vehiclesFord E-100, Ford Econoline and 51 more models
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July…
- Jun 26, 198484V078000Engine and engine cooling810,000 vehiclesFord Granada, Mercury Monarch and 4 more models
Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.
- Jan 9, 197979V013000Seats4,000 vehiclesMercury Cougar, Ford LTD II and 3 more models
The involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan.
- Dec 21, 197878V269000Steering20,000 vehiclesFord Club Wagon, Econoline and 3 more models
The steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate.
- Oct 23, 197878V237000Wheels800 vehicles1979 Ford Ranchero
Due to an error in the vehicle assembly computer broadcast program, the involved vehicles were equipped with 14X5.5 inch wheel rims which were intended for use on passenger cars.
- Sep 13, 197777V141000Fuel system, gasoline60,000 vehiclesMercury Cougar, Ford F-150 and 6 more models
The involved vehicles may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting the fuel inlet tube to the carburetor filter.
- Jun 20, 197777V097000Engine and engine cooling471,535 vehiclesLincoln Lincoln, Mercury Montego and 2 more models
Seven-blade cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to fatigue cracking of the blades due to stresses generated during normal vehicle operation.