Ford Ranger Complaints (1994)

438 consumer complaints on file.

#8000675December 12, 2001
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND VEHICLE WASN'T RUNNING. LEFT VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. HE WAS A THE MAIL LOOKED UP, AND SAW VEHICLE COMING DOWN THE HILL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE IT RAN INTO A TREE AND WAS SMASHED FROM BOTTOM TO TOP.*AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#6900702December 11, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
VEHICLE MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND INFORMED THAT A CATALTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS A PREMATURE WEAR. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#753714October 26, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE TRUCK WOULD STALL UNEXPECTEDLY DURING COLD WEATHER RUNNING. THE PROBLEM BEGAN APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AFTER MY PURCHASE. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS AN IGNITION MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED, BUT I WAS NOT CONVINCED THAT WAS THE ENTIRE PROBLEM. THREE MONTHS LATER IT OCCURRED AGIN ON A ROAD TRIP. PRIOR TO THE TRIP FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO CANADA, I WROTE A LETTER TO THE V.P OF CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS AND SATISFACTION EXPLAINING THE DANGER OF THE SAME COMPONENT FAILURE IF ONE WERE TRAVELING ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT. I EXPLAINED THAT ONE COULD DIE OF HYPOTHERMIA AND SUGGESTED THEY FIND THE REAL CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THEY REFUSED. MY FORESIGHT WAS EXACTLY CORRECT. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BLIZZARD IN MONTANA AND IF I AND MY TRAVELING COMPANION WERE NOT IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE WE BOTH WOULD HAVE DIED. AFTER WAITING IN THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES, WITH NOT A SINGLE VEHICLE PASSING US, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CAB DROPPED TO ABOUT 15 DEGREES. IT WAS NEAR 0 DEGREES OUTSIDE. SOMETHING HAD TO BE DONE. I RAN FOR TWO MILES ACROSS A FIELD UNTIL I LUCKILY REACHED A HOUSE WHERE THEY CALLED A TOW TRUCK. WE WERE ALSO LUCKY WE WERE GOING ON A SKI TRIP, SO WE HAD PLENTY OF WARM GEAR, BUT WE WERE STILL NEARLY FROSTBITTEN BY THE TIME THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. I AM SURE AN ELDERLY PERSON WOULD HAVE PERISHED IN THE COLD. ANOTHER IGNITION MODULE WAS INSTALLED IN MONTANA. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN IN JULY OF 1998. THIS TIME THEY TOLD ME THE WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEY COULDN'T TRACE THE PROBLEM. SO THEY MADE ME PAY $806 FOR THE REPAIR, ALL THE WHILE CLAIMING THIS WAS NOT DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY. I DISAGREED. AFTER THE THIRD PROBLEM, I WROTE A LETTER TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ALSO SENT COPIES TO THE PRESIDENT AND ALSO V.P. OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS. ALL I RECEIVED WAS A CALL FROM A REPRESENTATIVE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO HAD NO IDEA WHY SHE WAS CALLING ME; SHE WAS ONLY INSTRUCTED TO GIVE ME A CALL!*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#753749October 26, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK INLET HOSE LEAKS WHILE ADDING FUEL, RESULTING IN FUEL BEING SPILLED ON THE GROUND. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, GAS SLOSHES OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IS PRESENT.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#563763October 23, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE DRIVER PURCHASED COMPETITOR BRAND TIRES (FIRESTONE ATX AND AT P235/75 R15). *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#753416October 19, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PROBLEM IS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. IN THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE, I HAVE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL AND ONE REPLACEMENT MECHANISM. THE THIRD MECHANISM IS NOT NOW WORKING PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER, MR. JOE SPAW, ON 22 SEPTEMBER AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION. HE REPLIED THAT THE MECHANISM SHOULD HAVE A LONGER USE LIFE (THREE WEARING OUT) AND THAT HE WOULD ORDER A REPLACEMENT. TO DATE I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER RESPONSE FROM CASTRUCCI FORD. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT A SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE A LONGER USE LIFE AND NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT EVERY TWO YEARS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#752798October 1, 2001
TIRES
I HAD A BLOWOUT WITH THE BACK LEFT TIRE. HAD MY TIRES CHECKED. FRONT RIGHT TIRE STARTING TO SEPARATE ALSO. SHIPPED BLOWN TIRE TO FIRESTONE. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES. DENIED COMPENSATION FOR PRORATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRE. TIRES HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THEM. FIRESTONE SAID THAT THE TIRE HAD A CUT IN THE TREAD FACE WHICH ALLOWED MOISTURE TO CONTAMINATE THE STEEL BELTS CAUSING A BREAK DOWN IN THE RUBBER TO STEEL ADHESION CAUSING THE DETACHMENT. BECAUSE I HAD ANOTHER TIRE BEGINNING TO SEPARATE AT THE SAME TIME, I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR DECISION. ALL I HAVE IS THE WORD OF THEIR OWN INSPECTOR. THE INSPECTION OF THE TIRES SHOULD BE CONDUCTED BY AN IMPARTIAL PARTY AND THE FACT THAT I HAD ANOTHER RUINED TIRE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE DECISION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDFCJBA257 TIRESIZE: 22570R14)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#751784September 6, 2001
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD THE HEATER FAN WHEN SET ON THE LOWEST TWO SETTINGS , WILL START TO SMOKE AND ONE CAN SMELL BURNING UNDER THE DASH. IT WILL STOP WHEN FAN SWITCH IS ON 3,4 OR 5 SETTING. CONTACTED FORD YEARS AGO THEY SAID NOT UNDER WARRENTY. ON 9/3/01 MECHANIC TEST DROVE VEHICLE WITH FAN SET ON 2, CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE HAD TO STOP IN MIDDLE OF A BRIDGE COULD NOT SEE.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#562666August 23, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 81000 MILES,. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#750934August 22, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES-CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE MODULE,WHICH IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ON THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.. THE ENGINE SIMPLY SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKE CONTROL UNTIL THE ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED (AFTER IT COOLS DOWN) I HAVE BEEN QUOTED COSTS AS HIGH AS $400 TO REPLACE THE MODULE.. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#750747August 19, 2001
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
THE POWER STEERING PUMP METAL HOSES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED. METAL IS FLAKING OFF THE HOSE. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAT. ALL METAL HOSES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME RUST. SPOKE TO AN OWNER OF AN EXPLORER, SIMILAR VINTAGE, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE SIMILAR HOSES AND BRAKE LINES. THIS IN MY OPINION CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF THE HOSE BECOMES PERFORATED AND STEERING IS LOST. I NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH METAL HOSES SO BADLY CORRODED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#749237July 26, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS PROBLEM IS ON EVERY FORD RANGER I'VE SEEN OVER FIVE YEARS OLD. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#747209June 21, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE ON TOLL ROAD-NEARLY CRASHED INTO TOLL BOTH WHICH WAS FILLED WITH OTHER CARS. WAS FORCED TO PANIC BRAKE. SYSTEM RELEASE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. -PROBLEM REPEATED AGAIN ON 06,21,01 AT LOWER SPEED. I WAS FORCED TO GO THROUGH A STPO LIGHT. COULD NOT STOP. I HAVE REPORTED THIS DEFECT TO FORD AND TOLD THAT NO RECALLS EXIST. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. MY LIFE WAS PUT AT RISK, ON TWO OCCASIONS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#746022May 28, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WATER DRIPS THROUGH DRAIN HOLE IN BED ONTO LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE. LINE RUSTED THROUGH AND ALL BRAKES WERE LOST. MECHANIC STATES THIS IS COMMON WITH FORD RANGERS. I HAVE THE FAILED PART.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#745759May 23, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE SIMPLY QUIT AND IT WILL RESTART LATER. I'VE REPLACED TIMING BELT, IGNITION SYSTEM, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR STROBE AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, WHEN HOT OR COLD
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#745727May 22, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#744291April 20, 2001
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC A DEFECTIVE PLUG IN TRANSMISSION CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT, THUS FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION OCCURRED. I WAS STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 3:30AM, FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE TRUCKS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP GOING 65MPH. FORD DECLINES ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION PLUG. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC MENTIONED THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING ON OTHER RANGERS HE HAS FIXED. I FOUND (ONLINE) OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT RANGER TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO THE FAULTY PLUGS, A GRADUAL LEAK OCCURS, UNOTICABLE TO THE AVERAGE PERSON. THIS COULD BECOME A HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR THOSE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAYS, ESPECIALLY IF THE VEHICLES ENGINE DIES, BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN THE ENGINE QUITS. I WOULD SIMPLY LIKE FOR ALL RANGER OWNERS TO BE AWARE OF THIS SITUATION. I REALIZE THAT FORD WILL DO LITTLE OR NOTHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION, BUT SOME GOOD OLD FASHION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WOULD BE NICE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#743874April 11, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS IS ONE OF 12 FORD RANGERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM... I WILL ONLY LIST ONE ON THE COMPLAINT UNTIL I HEAR BACK FROM SOMEBODY. THIS IS A MAJOR AND SERIOUS PROBLEM AND BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.. I HAVE TRIED TO DEAL WITH FORD DIRECTLY, BUT THEY HAVE IGNORED MY CONCERNS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#884628March 29, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXACT SYMPTONS AS STATED IN RECALL 96V024001/ STUDS BEGAN CRACKING TO POWER BRAKE VACCUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#742500March 15, 2001
TIRES
TIRES FELT UNSTABLE AND SOMETIMES ABNORMAL SOUNDING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. NO PROBLEMS FOUND DURING VEHICLE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING. NORMAL USE AND PROPER INFLATION SINCE PURCHASE OF TIRES IN SEPTEMBER OF 1997.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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