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1990 Ford Ranger recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Ford Ranger. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1990 Ford Ranger recalls, newest first

March 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98E01000023,500 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence
Loss of braking can result.
Remedy
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 4, 1991NHTSA 91V189000792,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Consequence
Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1990NHTSA 90V0440004,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal.
Consequence
Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
Remedy
Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 22, 1989NHTSA 89V2340004,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with the potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal from the full-throttle postion in trucks with 4.0 l engines.
Consequence
Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
Remedy
Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 1990 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
15
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system12
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch11
  3. Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior11
  4. Service brakes9
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine8

Other Ford Ranger years

Other 1990 Ford models

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  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, service brakes, air, power train, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 Ford Ranger recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Ford Ranger?
105 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.