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1995 Ford Ranger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Ranger.

Body TRUCK

The 1995 Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck equipped with an engine that requires 5.0 quarts of 5W‑20 API oil. It records 377 total owner complaints, with the most frequent problems occurring in the Service Brakes, Hydraulic area, and seven recall actions. Its complaint history peaks at 818 complaints in 1999 and drops to a single complaint in 2014, positioning the 1995 model near the lower end of the Ranger’s overall reliability record.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 58 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 58 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

ThermostatRT1106

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight3009 lb
Track (front / rear)56.7 / 58.3 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Ranger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1995 Splash SuperCab
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1995Splash SuperCab 4.0L V68.70 sec16.70 sec160 hpRWD
1995Splash SuperCab 4.0L V69.50 sec17.60 sec160 hp4x4
1993XLT Regular Cab 4.0L V68.40 sec16.60 sec160 hpRWD
1993XLT Regular Cab (7'02" Bed) 4.0L V68.90 sec16.70 sec160 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints , rear
Engine OilSYNTHETIC · 5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine OilSYNTHETIC · 5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs6-9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings30-36 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings23-28 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings18-24 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55-65 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)66.0-75.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket74.0-115.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle74.0-115.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket74.0-115.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug14.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.041-0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.042-0.046 in
Spark Plug Torque7.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeOil must meet ford specification WSHM1C231B
Oil Capacity7.00-11.00 oz
Optional BCI Group Number65
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number58

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch DRUM / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket38-48 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle73-97 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch DRUM / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket38-48 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle73-97 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.060; Rear: 0.030 in
Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch DRUM / WITH STANDARD

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
159 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
2mum of one full turn
333-41 ft. lbs.33–41 ft. lbs
463-73
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
135-40 ft. lbs.35–40 ft. lbs
256-60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
151 ft. lbs.51 ft. lbs
251 ft. lbs.51 ft. lbs
390-100
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
122-26 ft. lbs.22–26 ft. lbs
252-56 ft. lbs.52–56 ft. lbs
390
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45-5915–22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1bolts 1-4 hand tight-step 211 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13-6 ft, lbs., step 2: 6-11 ft lbs., step 3: 11-15 ft. lbs., step 4: 15-18 ft. lbs., step 5: warm engine, step 6: 15-18
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
150-60 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75-8550–60 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Suspension System (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (lubricate) · Suspension System (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBattery (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Transfer Case Shift Linkage (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Locking Hub (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAir Injection System (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Ford Ranger sits midway through a decade‑long uptick in complaints that began in 1990 and peaked in 1998, with 377 complaints and 7 recalls that year—well below the 656 complaints and 13 recalls of 1998 but higher than the 209 complaints of 1992. Its recall count of 7 is modest relative to the 11–13 recalls that followed in 1994–1998, suggesting no major safety issues emerged that year. Complaint themes were dominated by Service Brakes (55), Visibility (37), Tires (28), and Electrical System (22), with 29 crash complaints and 10 fire complaints, indicating typical wear‑and‑tear rather than systemic failures. Compared to the lower complaint totals of 1993–1994, 1995 represents a modest improvement, yet still higher than the subsequent decline in complaints after 1999. Overall, 1995 is a reasonably reliable year within the generation, making it a solid choice for a used Ranger if the vehicle has been well maintained.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
191
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
377
Owner complaints
29 involved a crash · 10 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 377 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic55
Visibility37
Tires28
Electrical System22
Power Train22
Fuel System, Gasoline20
Air Bags19
Suspension17

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

08E050000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/08/2008

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF… Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 191 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
021382003-11-10Power TrainLOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED…
41022003-10-30Engine And Engine CoolingEBP SOLENOID SERVICE SEPARATELY FROM TURBO. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. MAKE/MODEL UNKNOWN…
172542003-10-01SteeringCLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND…
031812003-09-15Electrical SystemREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031482003-07-21Power TrainNEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Ranger take?

5.0 qt of SYNTHETIC 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Ranger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.