Ford Ranger Generation 1 (1983–1992)
Ford Ranger Generation 1 (1983–1992) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Ford Ranger — body generations
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Ranger
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 4.0L V6 (Cologne) | 1990–2011 | 13 models | 449 |
| Ford 3.0L V6 (Vulcan & Duratec) | 1991–2026 | 22 models | 361 |
| Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 1983–2026 | 35 models | 280 |
| Ford 2.9L 6-cylinder | 1986–1992 | 20 models | 83 |
| Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 | 2019–2025 | 24 models | 49 |
| Ford 2.5L 4-cylinder | 1998–2001 | 16 models | 23 |
| Ford 2.0L I4 (Duratec & EcoBoost) | 1983–2000 | 24 models | 19 |
| Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) | 2024–2026 | 6 models | 18 |
Ford Ranger fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Used Ford Ranger prices by year →
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 139 | Electrical System, Tires, Engine And Engine Cooling |
| 1991 | 6 | 143 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension |
| 1992 | 6 | 209 | Electrical System, Suspension, Visibility |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
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