1999 FORD RANGER
10 recalls, 966 complaints - 306 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
00T005000 Aug 21, 2000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE T... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
99V204000 Jul 28, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
99V062001 Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
98V201000 Sep 1, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
Complaint Statistics
966 total complaints
110 crashes 17 fires 75 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 98 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 69 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 54 |
| SUSPENSION | 46 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 43 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 41 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 39 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 38 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 25 |
SUSPENSION
Oct 22, 2021
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
I was driving to the store around 1 month ago and I noticed the truck was trying to tail to the side as I was driving. I thought nothing of it until my Uncle Bobby noticed my rear shock was scraping the ground. We looked underneath to investigate and found both shock mounts completely rusted off and... Read more
SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
Oct 22, 2021
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
I was driving to the store around 1 month ago and I noticed the truck was trying to tail to the side as I was driving. I thought nothing of it until my Uncle Bobby noticed my rear shock was scraping the ground. We looked underneath to investigate and found both shock mounts completely rusted off and... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 24, 2021
Incident date: Jul 24, 2021
When washing the truck I noticed a crack in the left rear frame just aft of the forward leaf spring shackle.Vertical crack approx, 6" long and separating, frame severely rusted while the rest of the body has minimal rust.
ENGINE
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: May 24, 2021
Motor rattling, knocking in transmission, exhaust sounded louder than usual, motor cut off and unable to start
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
MY VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BUT TRY IS FRAME IS VERY WORRISOME. THE RUST MAKES ME AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE CONFIDENTLY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 9, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS ALONG WITH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ALL ROTTED OUT?, AS DO ALL THE FORD RANGERS AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, AT LEAST TOYOTA CAME TO THE PLATE FOR THEIR OWNERS. GREAT TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE ROTTING FRAME ISSUES. FOUND THIS OUT BY HEARING A CRACK ONE DAY AND WHEN CHECKI... Read more
STEERING
Dec 29, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
I WAS DRIVING WAS ABOUT 20 MPH AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE. I HEARD A LOUD POP BANG NOISE AND THE LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK DROPPED ABOUT 2 OR 3 INCHES. I THOUGHT THE FRONT END FELL OFF. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SO BAD YOU CAN PUNCH HOLES IS THE FRAME WITH A SCREW DRIVER, THE DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR HAS COLLAPSED ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 29, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
I WAS DRIVING WAS ABOUT 20 MPH AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE. I HEARD A LOUD POP BANG NOISE AND THE LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK DROPPED ABOUT 2 OR 3 INCHES. I THOUGHT THE FRONT END FELL OFF. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SO BAD YOU CAN PUNCH HOLES IS THE FRAME WITH A SCREW DRIVER, THE DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR HAS COLLAPSED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 29, 2020
Incident date: Nov 30, 2020
I WAS DRIVING WAS ABOUT 20 MPH AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE. I HEARD A LOUD POP BANG NOISE AND THE LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK DROPPED ABOUT 2 OR 3 INCHES. I THOUGHT THE FRONT END FELL OFF. THE FRAME IS RUSTED SO BAD YOU CAN PUNCH HOLES IS THE FRAME WITH A SCREW DRIVER, THE DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR HAS COLLAPSED ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 20, 2019
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
REPLACED REAR SHACKLES DUE TO ROT, SPARE TIRE FRAME ROTTED OFF AND SPARE FELL OUT, WAS FIXING TRUCK AND NOTICED ROT HOLE IN FRAME BY LEFT REAR SHOCK WHEN REPLACING, SO THAT WAS REPAIRED AND ALSO NOTICED CRACK IN FRAME AND GAS TANK STRAP BROKEN. TOOK DOWN GAS TAK AND THE WHOLE FRAME ON LEFT SIDE WAS ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 21, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND BIG HOLES IN THE FRAME. I THINK THERE IS A GAS LEAK AS WELL BUT THE FRAME IS VERY BAD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 21, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND BIG HOLES IN THE FRAME. I THINK THERE IS A GAS LEAK AS WELL BUT THE FRAME IS VERY BAD.
SUSPENSION
Sep 21, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND BIG HOLES IN THE FRAME. I THINK THERE IS A GAS LEAK AS WELL BUT THE FRAME IS VERY BAD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
I AM UPSET THAT THIS TIRE SHOP SOLD ME TIRES THAT HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED. I PAID 312.00 FOR TWO TIRES AND WHEN I WENT TO BUY TWO MORE I WAS TOLD THEY WERE DISCONTINUED. THEIR IS NO WARRANTY EXCEPT A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. I WANTED TO GET ALL 4 THE SAME. THAT IS MY COMPLAINT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
RUSTED OUT STRAPS AND MOUNTS TO THE GAS TANK AND OTHER MAJOR RUST DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUCK DO NOT KNOW IF SHOULD REPAIR OR NOT
ENGINE
Jan 31, 2019
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES SURROUNDING THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS N... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 3, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
I HAVE A 1999 FORD RANGER AND THE FRAME IS SHOT STARTING TO CRACK IT'S SO THIN AND LIKE POST I CAN ALMOST BEND IT WITH MY HANDS .
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 13, 2018
Incident date: Nov 12, 2018
SPARE TIRE FELL OFF IN STREET, THEN GAS TANK, WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTEN, WAS DRIVING DOWN A ROAD,
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2018
Incident date: Aug 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BORMAN AUTOPLEX (470 W BOUTZ RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, 575-525-4500) WHERE THE CONTACT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. BOTH LEAF SPRING SHACKLES RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH, MUFFLER HANGERS ALL RUSTED OFF LOST MY MUFFLER ON A ROAD.
SUSPENSION
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. BOTH LEAF SPRING SHACKLES RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH, MUFFLER HANGERS ALL RUSTED OFF LOST MY MUFFLER ON A ROAD.
AIR BAGS
May 9, 2018
Incident date: May 9, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" WE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NOTICE THAT AIR BAGS NEED REPLACEMENT. HAVE BEEN TOLD WE ARE ON WAITING LIST AND THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON AND WHEN THEY COME IN WE WILL BE NOTIFIED. AS OF YET THIS HAS NOT HAPENED. THIS WEEK NOTICE IN THE NEWS AND ON WEB SITES OF FORD AND TAKATA AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 15, 2018
FRAME RUST UNDER DRIVERS AND RIDERS DOORS. REST OF TRUCK LOOKS BEAUTIFUL AND I TAKE GREAT CARE OF THE TRUCK!!!
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 30, 2018
Incident date: Jan 26, 2018
GAS PETAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKES...AND IF NOT CAREFUL RIGHT FOOT HITS BOTH.CAUSING A ROARING OF ACCELERATION , WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE.VERY DANGEROUS!
SUSPENSION
Jan 30, 2018
Incident date: Jan 26, 2018
GAS PETAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKES...AND IF NOT CAREFUL RIGHT FOOT HITS BOTH.CAUSING A ROARING OF ACCELERATION , WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE.VERY DANGEROUS!
POWER TRAIN
Jan 30, 2018
Incident date: Jan 26, 2018
GAS PETAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKES...AND IF NOT CAREFUL RIGHT FOOT HITS BOTH.CAUSING A ROARING OF ACCELERATION , WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE.VERY DANGEROUS!
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 22, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 25, 2017
Incident date: Nov 12, 2017
DRIVERS SIDE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. FOUND DURING INSPECTION.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 3, 2017
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
REAR FRAME AND REAR CROSS MEMBER HAVE RUSTED OUT.. THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER IS UNUSABLE. VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2017
Incident date: Jun 26, 2017
REAR FRAME OF TRUCK HAS RUSTED SO MUCH THAT SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND HAS A HOLE NEAR REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE AND WILL NOT PASS NY STATE INSPECTION.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 26, 2017
Incident date: Apr 26, 2017
FRAME ROT... THE FRAME HAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE-OUT IN THE SAME PLACE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE: UNDER THE MOST-FRONT PART OF EACH DOOR (KEEP IN MIND THIS IS THE FRAME I'M TALKING ABOUT, NOT ANY KIND OF DOOR SUPPORT OR FRAMING... THIS IS THE SECTION OF BODY FRAME THAT IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH EACH... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 22, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD INCREASE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED OR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 18, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2017
MY 1999 FORD RANGER JUST FAILED INSPECTION FOR STRUCTURAL REASONS. TRUCK RUNS PERFECT WITH ONLY 107K MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK IS ROTTING AWAY !! GAS TANK FALLING OFF. REAR BUMPER FALLING OFF. TAIL GATE ROTTED. SIGNIFICANT ROT IN FRAME AND SHOCKS. SPARE TIRE READY TO JUST FALL FROM CHEAP STRAP THAT IS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 12, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
FRAME RUSTED INTO
AIR BAGS
Dec 10, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2014
THE AIR BAG DISCHARGED WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 45 MPH. I HEARD A HISSING SOUND AS A WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THE BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON.I WROTE FORD 3 TIMES. EACH TIME I WAS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THERE WAS A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Mar 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST NEAR THE REAR FRAME CLOSE TO THE LEAF SPRINGS. THERE WAS ALSO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT FURTHER INSPECTED THE REAR FRAME AND DETERMINED THAT IT FRACTURED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 16, 2016
Incident date: Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FRAME FELL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 7, 2016
Incident date: Nov 7, 2016
THE BED IS RUSTING OFF THE FORD RANGER PT . TO WHERE , THE BED NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BACK , AND REDONE !!! THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT MADE WELL FOR CUSUMERS PPL CAN'T ALWAYS AFFORD WHAT THE COMPANY HAS DONE . ITS NOT FAIR TOO PUT A VEHICLE OUT AND WE HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR FORDS POOR WO... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 19, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
99 FORD RANGER XLT SPORT PACKAGE. 5 SPEED MANUAL. TRUCK BODY IS RUST FREE BUT FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT. RUST BEGAN ON LEFT REAR FRAME AND SPREAD TO ENTIRE FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS. SPARE TIRE FELL OFF, FRAME CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF, GAS TANK FELL OFF TRUCK HITTING A SMALL ROAD BUMP AT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 19, 2016
Incident date: Aug 12, 2015
99 FORD RANGER XLT SPORT PACKAGE. 5 SPEED MANUAL. TRUCK BODY IS RUST FREE BUT FRAME HAS ROTTED OUT. RUST BEGAN ON LEFT REAR FRAME AND SPREAD TO ENTIRE FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS. SPARE TIRE FELL OFF, FRAME CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING BUMPER TO FALL OFF, GAS TANK FELL OFF TRUCK HITTING A SMALL ROAD BUMP AT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 5, 2016
Incident date: Oct 5, 2016
WEBSITE SAY 99 FORD RANGERS ARE UNDER FORD AIRBAG RECALL. PER NHTSA RECALL INFO IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO JAN 1, 99 OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MANUFACTURER FOR ADDITIONAL RECALL INFO. MY CA REGISTRATION SAY DATE SOLD 00/001999. FORD WEBSITE BLOCKS ACCESS TO AIRBAG RECALL DATA. PLS ADVISE ME HOW TO PROCEED AT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 3, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO EXTREME RUST/CORROSION ON CHASSIS FRAME (LEFT SIDE) OVER AND NEAR GAS TANK AND BRAKE LINES. NO ACCIDENT TO REPORT BUT I WON'T DRIVE VEHICLE NOW DUE TO OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUES.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
PERFORATED FRAME ON THE LEFT REAR FRAME NEAR THE FRONT OF THE LEAF SPRING, REAR FRAME HORN WHERE BUMPER ATTACHES IS PERFORATED ALSO. SECTIONS OF FRAME WILL HAVE TO BE WELDED IN TO KEEP VEHICLE IN A SAFE CONDITION.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 7, 2016
THE FRAME AT THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION POCKET RUSTED OUT. UPPER CONTROL ARM REAR BRACKET IS COMPLETELY DETACHED. DROVE THE TRUCK TO MY DESTINATION WITH NO ISSUES, ON THE RETURN TRIP IT FELT "FLOATY" AS IF IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A TOWN ROAD. THERE WAS NO BUMP OR AUDIBLE NOI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 7, 2016
THE FRAME AT THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION POCKET RUSTED OUT. UPPER CONTROL ARM REAR BRACKET IS COMPLETELY DETACHED. DROVE THE TRUCK TO MY DESTINATION WITH NO ISSUES, ON THE RETURN TRIP IT FELT "FLOATY" AS IF IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A TOWN ROAD. THERE WAS NO BUMP OR AUDIBLE NOI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 18, 2016
Incident date: Aug 13, 2016
THIS IS MY MOTHERS PICKUP BUT SHE ASKED ME TO REPORT IT AND TRY TO FIND AN ANSWER. SHE HAS HAD THE PICKUP FOR YEARS (SHE BOUGHT IT IN 2003)...SHE BOUGHT IT FROM A NEIGHBOR. AFTER A FEW YEARS SHE STARTED HAVING A PROBLEM THAT NO ONE (NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP) HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX. THIS HAS HAPPENED MA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 24, 2016
Incident date: Jul 5, 2016
FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTING OUT MORE ON THE LEFT SIDE THAN THE RIGHT, CRACKS AND ROT HOLES NEAR ALL THE CHASSIS /SUSPENSION MOUNTS INCLUDING THE MOUNTS FOR THE FUEL TANK, VERY DANGEROUS AS THESE VEHICLES LOOK GREAT IN APPEARANCE BUT FRAMES ARE ROTTING TO PEOPLE UNKNOWN POSSIBLY TOO LATE AS SOME MAY GET ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 17, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
LIKE MOST OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, REAR FRAME IS JUST DISCENTERGRATING. FIRST NOTICED AT ABOUT 54000 MILES, DID SOME REPAIRS AND NOW AT AROUND 90000 I NOTICED BOTH SIDES ARE GOING BAD, HAVE CRACKS AND HOLES, AND THE CROSSMEMBERS ARE IN BAD SHAPE. I'M NOT A WEALTHY PERSON AND CANNOT JUST AFFORD TO B... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 5, 2015
TAKATA RECALL FOR PRODUCE A 1999 MODEL 4WD PICK UP LAST NOVEMBER I WENT TO LOOK AT IT HERE WERE NO STICKERS ABOUT SOLD AS IS BUT REGARDLES I FEEL IT IS FORD CORPORATIN TO SELL A SFE VEHICLE BY LAW ,, I DISCOVERED THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I QUESTION THEM ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 5, 2015
TAKATA RECALL FOR PRODUCE A 1999 MODEL 4WD PICK UP LAST NOVEMBER I WENT TO LOOK AT IT HERE WERE NO STICKERS ABOUT SOLD AS IS BUT REGARDLES I FEEL IT IS FORD CORPORATIN TO SELL A SFE VEHICLE BY LAW ,, I DISCOVERED THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I QUESTION THEM ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD RANGER
306 manufacturer communications from 295 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 41 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 11 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 11 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 10 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
030508
Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
042419
Dec 13, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04237
Nov 29, 2004
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT THUMP CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP. *EH
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
17777
May 1, 2004
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
02138
Nov 10, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
17254
Oct 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0358
Mar 17, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB
0332
Feb 17, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
THUMP TYPE NOISE/VIBRATION HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
030302
Feb 1, 2003
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT - THUMP/CLUNK HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
03048
Jan 5, 2003
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
THUMP/CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP ON CERTAIN 4X4 SUPER CAB EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND STEEL DRIVESHAFT. *TT
16510
Jan 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
P225/70R15 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIRE CUPPING/FEATHERING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES. OASIS. *TT
02232
Nov 25, 2002
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRAME MOUNTED FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS SERVICE KIT. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02192
Sep 30, 2002
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT-THUMP/CLUNK HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16100
Aug 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L GASOLINE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE QUIT UPON INITIAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE WITH A NORMAL RESTART AND RUN ON THE SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPT. *TT
16040
Jul 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
15887
May 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT
15859
May 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1233 AND C1234 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR OUTPUT FAILURE). *TT
0282
Apr 29, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
0255
Mar 18, 2002
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
HOOTING, EEKING OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0242
Mar 4, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
15692
Mar 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
15605
Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15504
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15455
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5/3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SURGE, HESITATION, ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, P0175. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01212
Oct 29, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01B77
Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
01197
Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
01193
Oct 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ON SOME ELECTRIC AND ELECTRIC POSTAL VEHICLES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2785 TRACTION INVERTER MODULE (TIM) MAY BE SET AND THE VEHICLE WILL ENTER A POWER LIMITED MODE OF OPERATION. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01186
Sep 17, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB
15227
Sep 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME EV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C INOPEATIVE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO A/C SYSTEM. *TT
15226
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE THAT MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER A S ADIESEL TYPE NOISE AND IS KNOWN AS MARBLE NOISE. *TT
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
15190
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SURGE, HESITATION, ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION NDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, NP0174, P0175. *ET
15198
Aug 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION. *JG
15147
Aug 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION AND/OR STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT,NOISE,OR BRAKE GRAB/LOCKUP . *ET
15167
Aug 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE. *YH
15119
Aug 1, 2001
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
15097
Jul 1, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR ALIGNMENT OUT OF SPEC CONDITION. *TT
15095
Jul 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FUEL OCTAINE PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT WITH NGS. *TT
011111
Jun 11, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY DRIVESHAFT THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, AND / OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
01118
Jun 11, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VERSION 3.0 DIAGNOSTIC SOPTWARE AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN E.V. VEHICLES. *TT
01109
May 28, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) RANGERS MAY EXHIBIT A NO-CHARGE CONDITION. THERE ARE SEVERAL POSSIBLE CAUSES WHY THE BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) MIGHT NOT ALLOW CHARGING (AS INDICATED BY THE OP_STATES). A CHARGING SYSTEM FAULT (C1838) DOES
0196
May 14, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, AND / OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
14907
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT
14898
May 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION AND / OR STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
0186
Apr 30, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
0184
Apr 30, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY DRIVESHAFT THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, AND / OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14847
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14822
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME SUPERCAB 4X4 EQUIPPED VEHICLES WITH 3.0 / 4.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, AND / OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
01412
Mar 5, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
0146
Mar 5, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOWS EITHER IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE. *TT
13853
Mar 1, 2001
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CLOGGED / PLUGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
13853
Mar 1, 2001
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CLOGGED / PLUGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
13154
Mar 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT
14617
Jan 1, 2001
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB
14583
Jan 1, 2001
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB
14547
Jan 1, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SURGE, HESITATION OR ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON W/ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, P0174, AND P0175. *JB
14584
Jan 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB
00262
Dec 22, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) AND ELECTRIC POSTAL CHASSIS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LIGHTING OF THE OIL WARNING LAMP. *TT
14529
Dec 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING ASH CUP NOW AVAILABLE FOR SEPARATE ORDER. *TT
00248
Nov 27, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT
00242
Nov 27, 2000
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
ON SOME VEHICLES THERE MAY BE A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DAMAGED. *TT
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00225
Oct 30, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. *JB
00224
Oct 30, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME RANGER ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) MAY EXPERIENCE STEADILY DECLINING DRIVING RANGE CAUSED BY NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES THAT SUFFER FROM A CONDITION WHERE, IF NOT FULLY DISCHARGED ON A REGULAR BASIS, THE BATTERY MAY LOSE MUCH OF ITS AB
14366
Sep 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION. *JB
14345
Sep 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB
00151
Jul 24, 2000
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION FELT AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BLUSHING TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION OR BECOME DAMAGED ON SOME VEHICLES. *JB
0076
Apr 3, 2000
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
INFORMATION REGARDING LOSS OF REGENERATIVE BREAKING AND HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL WITH TRACTION BATTERY AT HIGH STATE OF CHARGE. *MR
0076
Apr 3, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING LOSS OF REGENERATIVE BREAKING AND HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL WITH TRACTION BATTERY AT HIGH STATE OF CHARGE. *MR
0073
Apr 3, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION. **MR
8164
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR
14038
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION, SURGE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND/OR ANY CONDITION WHEN MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) NEEDS SERVICE. **MR
14072
Apr 1, 2000
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR SEAL OF THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING. *TT
14076
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE SPARK KNOCK (PING) ON ACCELERATION. **MR
14056
Apr 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
8560
Apr 1, 2000
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR SEAL OF THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING. **MR
8512
Apr 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
8504
Apr 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L FLEX FUEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START / NO START CONDITION. **MR
8481
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION, SURGE, ,MIL AND OR ANY CONDITION WHEN A MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) NEEDS SERVICE. **MR
00B40
Apr 1, 2000
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR
0054
Mar 6, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS, HARD TO START, ENGINE HESITATION, ROUGH OR UNUSUAL ROLLING IDLE, ENGINE SURGE OR LACK OF POWER, KNOCK, STUMBLE. *MJS
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD RANGER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE05066
Opened: Dec 5, 2005 , Closed: Mar 24, 2006
BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) #05-6-19 ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SERVICE BULLETIN #09-008/5 ISSUED BY MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT (CHMSL) WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING. THE TSB'S AFFECTED THE FORD SUPER CAB AND MAZ... Read more
DP00005
Opened: Oct 2, 2000 , Closed: May 15, 2001
FRONT SEAT BELT
There is no summary currently available
PE93045
Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
STEERING GEAR BOLT BROKEN
There is no summary currently available
EA90016
Opened: Mar 23, 1990 , Closed: Oct 23, 1990
GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE89129
Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Mar 23, 1990
GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS
SUMMARY: CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INABILITYTO SHIFT GEARS.ADDITIONALLY, FRACTURE MAY OCCUR AT A LOCATION WHICHALLOWS TRUNNION PIN TO FALL INTO GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, POSSIBLY LOCKING UPTHE TRANSMISSION AN... Read more
PE87012
Opened: Dec 19, 1986 , Closed: May 15, 1987
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUTTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES. FAILURE OF THE COUPLINGS CAN TAKEPLACE AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH A FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN, ON NEWLY DELIVEREDVEHICLES FROM THE FAC... Read more
DP85020
Opened: Apr 11, 1985 , Closed: Jun 6, 1985
STALLING WHEN COLD
STALLING WHEN COLD
DP85008
Opened: Jan 4, 1985 , Closed: Apr 26, 1985
STALLING
STALLING
FORD RANGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD RANGER across all model years (1983, 2026).
278
Total Recalls
10,463
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
957
Reported Crashes
386
Reported Fires
46
Reported Deaths
FORD RANGER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 2025 | 13 | 47 | View |
| 2024 | 13 | 85 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 51 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 151 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 148 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 344 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 260 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 171 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 178 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 340 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 282 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 316 | View |
| 2005 | 11 | 353 | View |
| 2004 | 12 | 462 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 310 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 449 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 687 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 849 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 10 | 966 | |
| 1998 | 11 | 744 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 536 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 533 | View |
| 1995 | 7 | 451 | View |
| 1994 | 11 | 531 | View |
| 1993 | 10 | 272 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 231 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 145 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 141 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 58 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 50 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 8 | 12 | View |
| 1983 | 7 | 13 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |