Component Record

Ford Ranger 2004 Vehicle Structure Problems

48 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2004 Ford Ranger - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V331000Reported July 14, 2004 - 1,395 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,395 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags189 Suspension29 Power Train27 Engine24 Brakes24 Fuel and Propulsion System22

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.