How many recalls does the 1979 Ford Ranger have?

The 1979 Ford Ranger has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Ford Ranger has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1979 Ford Ranger?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is vehicle speed control.

1979 Ford Ranger Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1979 Ford Ranger. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Idling spring underneath gas pedal keeps breaking continuously due to poor design. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Ford Ranger as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.