Five problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I went in to have the oil changed and they showed me that the oil pan gasket was about to blow out. I had just had the oil changed 3000 miles agoe and went on a trip whit a new oil change. I returned home and went to get the oil changed again the next day and found the oil gasket comming out. Thank god it did not blow while I was driving back home during the long trip I had gone on.
Engine connecting rod failed.
Air intake valve located low on vehicle, when going through several inches of standing water, water sucks up into air intake, blew rod in engine, instantly caused engine to die, dealer is rebuilding engine.
Crank sensor shorted out.
Engine valve assembly failed.