Ford Ranger Complaints (1999)

760 consumer complaints on file.

#706441May 12, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#837685May 10, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE HIT A WALL AT ABOUT 55MPH, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER SAID AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836452May 3, 1999
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER, SEATS
JUMP SEATS IN REAR OF VEHICLE OF EXTENDED CAB PICKUPS DO NOT ALLOW FOR CAR SEATS TO FIT PROPERLY. ALSO, SINCE PASNGERS IN JUMP SEAT FACE EACH OTHER THE LAP BELTS DO NOT PROVIDE RESTRAINT FROM HITTING WINDOW. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#545260April 27, 1999
AIR BAGS
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. MJS (FLORIDA TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705754April 19, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEATS, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAD MADE MY FIRST APPOINTMENT AFTER SIGNING THE PAPERS, PURCHASING THE 99 FORD RANGER. I THOUGHT THESE THINGS CAN BE TAKEN CARE AFTER THE FIRST APPOINTMENT. I HAD GONE BY THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, AND CAN'T GET ANY OF THESE TAKEN CARE OFF. 5800 MILES LATER, I STILL HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. THE BODY SHOP MANAGER SAID HE ISN'T SET UP LIKE THE MANUFATURER, AND THE SERVICE MANAGER IS FULL OF I'M SORRIES. LARRY KRAMER IS THE ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE WITH FORD. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE , THEY SAID I AM SORRY WE ALREADY GOT YOUR CHECK FROM THE BANK, AND WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPLACE THIS TRUCK. LARRY KRAMER WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY STRAIGHT ANSWERS. HE WAS READY TO FIGHT, I DO'NT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THIS TRUCK . I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY! *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#835993April 15, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, RESULTIN GIN A CRASH. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836416April 2, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE TRYING TO ACCLERATE. BUT IT JUST REVVED THE ENGINE AND THE ABS BRAKING CAME ON WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705192April 1, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE OIL FILTER, I APPARENTLY BUMPED A WIRE ON THE STARTER CAUSING IT TO ENGAGE. LUCKY THE PARKING BRAKE HELD LETTING IT MOVE ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE DISTROYING THE STARTER. I RECEIVED SEVERAL INJURIES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET FREE OF THE VEHICLE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. IN INSPECTING THE INCIDENT AFTERWARDS I FOUND THAT BY MOVING THE WIRE LESS THAN TEN THOUSANDS OF AN INCH THE STARTER CAN BE ENGAGED WITH THE IGNITION OFF. IF OIL HAD BEEN PRESENT AT THE TIME, A MAJOR FIRE COULD HAVE OCCURRED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE WAS $240 FOR LABOR AND NEW STARTED. THE DEALER HAS AGREED TO CONTACT THE FORD SERVICE AGENT, BUT NO ASSURANCE THAT IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. IF NOTHING ELSE PLEASE WARN OTHER OWNERS OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED. THANK YOU. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#836132March 25, 1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE TRAVELING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THE WIPERS PAUSE WITHOUT INDICATION. THIS OCCURS IN SNOWY OR COLD CONDITIONS, THE WIPER MOTOR FREEZES. DEALER SUGGESTED TO POUR HOT WATER DOWN AROUND MOTOR TO FIX. *AK *ML
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#835801March 12, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT CONTROLS THE AIR FLOW INTO THE ENGINE HAS A MALFUNCTION WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN PRIME, DUMPING GAS ONTO THE CATALAYTIC CONVERTER. THIS IS CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE CONVERTER, AND COULD ALSO LEAD TO AN FIRE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#703799February 27, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
THE COOLING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN RESTORED TO ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE. THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THAT NORMAL OPERATING RANGE IS THE AREA OF THE GAUGE THAT IS BELOW THE RED. THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS AS LONG AS THE RED AREA HAS NOT BEEN REACHED BY THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#834778February 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR WHEN HOT WILL START A BANGING NOISE, AND WHEN TURNED OFF THE NOISE WILL CONTINUE. PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR THREE MONTHS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#543788February 9, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REAR DOORS ON THE EXTENDED CAB 4-DOOR OPTION WERE LOOSE CAUSING WIND NOISE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#703011February 7, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE AUTOMATIC TRANS SLIPS WHEN COLD WHILE ENGAGING IN DRIVE. THE OTHER DAY WHEN I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, TRANSMISSION TOOK OVER 10 SECONDS TO ENGAGE. THE TRUCK CONTINUED BACKWARDS UNTIL I HIT THE BRAKES, AND WAITED FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHEN IT GET'S ABOUT 40 DEGREES AND BELOW.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#702965February 5, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
THE IDLE SPEED ON THE VEHICLE STAYS AT A HIGH (RPM) LEVEL WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR(MANUAL TRANS.). THE IDLE SPEED DOES COME BACK DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THIS HAS BEEN FOUND OUT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH '98 MANUAL FOUR CYLINDER RANGERS. WHAT CAN BE DONE THIS? WHAT IF THE PROBLEM ISN'T SOLVED BY THE TIME MY WARRANTY IS UP? WHAT ACTION CAN I TAKE? AM I TO BE STUCK WITH THIS PROBLEM?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#702968February 5, 1999
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE BACK WINDOW LEAKS WATER ON MY NEW 99 FORD RANGER. THIS MAKES ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOGGY/EXTEMELY BAD, FOR THE ADDED MOISTURE, AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A FORD DEALER FOR 2 WEEKS, BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO WAIT FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#833574January 14, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHENEVER CONSUMER TRIES TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE OR TOUCH THE VEHICLE, HE WILL GET AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING CAN HEAR A KNOCKING AND CLICKING NOISE, AND WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE THE NOISE GETS VERY LOUD. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#832446December 17, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE HAD HYDROPLANED & HIT GUARDRAIL AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER INJURED, RECEIVED BROKEN BONES. FATHER TOOK VEHICLE TO BODY SHOP & MECHANIC NOTICED NO AIR BAG SENSORS IN VEHICLE. FORD DEALER WILL NOT TOUCH VEHICLE DUE TO BEING AT BODY SHOP.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#701413December 16, 1998
WHEELS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FIRST THE BRAKING SYSTEM STARTED TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKE APPLIED, ROTORS WERE MACHINED, THEN BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK UP AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED AND NOW VIBRATION HAS RETURNED. SECOND THE ENGINE HAS HAD A RUNNING PROBLEM SINCE ALMOST DAY ONE AND NOW HAS LOUD KNOCKING AND RATTLING COMMING FROM ENGINE. THIRD, TWO OF THE STEEL WHEELS BECAME WEAK AND BEGAN TO WARP AND TRUCK COULD NO LONGER BE DRIVEN. AS OF NOW, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 22 CONSECUTIVE DAYS AND I HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FIVE & A HALF WEEKS. SO FAR, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE DRIVABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#830860November 16, 1998
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS THE POWER STEERING STICKS AND MAKES IT HARD TO RETRACT THE WHEEL. CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, UNUSUAL NOISES AND BUMPY RIDE. *AK.ET.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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