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Major Problems with Ford Ranger - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Ranger model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Ranger. Older Ranger vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Ranger problems by years

2020 1 2019 17 2011 206 2010 140 2009 158 2008 312 2007 258 2006 249 2005 269 2004 371 2003 229 2002 334 2001 493 2000 659 1999 747

Worst Ford Ranger Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Ranger August 25, 2016 Victims: 8 Mileage: 127000 miles

The airbags failed to deploy in a head on collision traveling 50 mph

FRONTAL
2000 Ford Ranger May 12, 2004 Victims: 5 Mileage: 81000 miles

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the left side of another vehicle that ran a stop sign. there were five injuries between the two vehicles. the police cited the consumer in the other car for running the stop sign. consumer was wearing seat belt. however, upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 Ford Ranger April 24, 2004 Victims: 5

Engine stumbled an acceleration and surged, causing vehicle to hit another passenger car. accelerator stuck on several occasions, nearly causing previous accidents. i took the truck to the dealership and stated the problems, even though they were unable to find the problem. they agreed that a problem could exist somewhere in the electronics. i am now serving 5yrs and 10months in prison for this accident. there was no evidence to support my plea, if it was a accident or deliberate act by the driver. not only do i wish this to be fixed, ...

What is the most common problem with Ford Ranger?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Ranger relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Ranger years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 1492 SUSPENSION 259 BODY 247 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 237 TIRES 232 FRONTAL 164 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 141 TREAD/BELT 137 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 123 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 122 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 100 FRAME AND MEMBERS 89 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 82 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 74 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 69 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 63 ENGINE 63 GASOLINE 60 POWER TRAIN 59 ENGINE 56 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 50 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 49 SEAT BELTS 44 WHEELS 44 SERVICE BRAKES 43 SIDEWALL 41 STRUCTURE 40 STEERING 37 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 35 FRONT 29 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 29 DRIVESHAFT 28 ROTOR 28 SEATS 28 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 27 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26 CRUISE CONTROL 25 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 20 INTERIOR LIGHTING 20 EQUIPMENT 18 DISC 18 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 18 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 17 FUEL PUMP 15 REAR 15 TANK ASSEMBLY 15 LATCH 13 SWITCH/WIRING 13 WIRING 12 RETRACTOR 12 IGNITION 12 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 12 AIR CONDITIONER 11 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 11 LOWER BALL JOINT 11 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 11 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 11 UPPER BALL JOINT 11 DOOR 10 DELIVERY 10 AXLE ASSEMBLY 10 MOTOR 10 FRONT UNDERHOOD 10 SIDE/WINDOW 10 DRIVELINE 9 DRUM 9 PARKING BRAKE 9 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 9 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 9 SWITCH 9 VISIBILITY 8 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 SHOES/LININGS 8 TURN SIGNAL 8 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 8 COLUMN SHIFT 7 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 7 ANCHORAGE 7 ARM 7 BRAKE LIGHTS 7 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 7 WHEEL BEARING 7 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 7 LATCH 7 FRONT 6 MASTER CYLINDER 6 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 6 HEADLIGHTS 6 PADS 6 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 6 CALIPER 6 RECLINER 6 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 6 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 6 WHEEL CYLINDERS 6 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 6 SEAL 6 ANTILOCK 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 VISIBILITY/WIPER 6 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM 5 EMISSION CONTROL 5 CABLES 5 TAILGATE 5 ELECTRICAL 5 LATCH 5 VALVE 5 WINDSHIELD 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 4 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 4 REAR/OTHER 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 RACK AND PINION 4 VACUUM 4 AXLE SHAFT 4 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 4 ROOF AND PILLARS 4 RIM 4 TAIL LIGHTS 4 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 4 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4 BUMPERS 3 LINKAGES 3 COOLING SYSTEM 3 HEATER CORE 3 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 3 MODULE 3 LINKAGE AND CABLE 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 PUMP 3 TORQUE CONVERTER 3 MULTIPLE AXLE 3 STABILIZER BAR 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 MECHANICAL 2 CONVENTIONAL 2 SWITCH 2 CHILD SEAT 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 SWITCH 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 EXTERIOR 2 FAN 2 AXLE HUBS 2 HEAD RESTRAINT 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 COLUMN 2 UPPER ARM 2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 2 LINKAGES 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 MOUNTING 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 CALIPER 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 UNIVERSAL JOINT 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SWITCH 1 CONTROL ARM 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 CARRIER/RACK 1 HOOD 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 1 FLUID 1 FUEL RAIL 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 BEAD 1 TRAILER HITCHES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 HUB 1 SWITCH 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 DELIVERY 1 HUB 1 LABELS 1 SPINDLE 1 LEAF 1 INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT 1 SLACK ADJUSTERS 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 UNIT 1 PINION SHAFT 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 MOTOR 1 FUEL PUMP 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 ACTUATOR 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2020 1 2019 17 2011 11 2010 11 2009 14 2008 11 2007 14 2006 15 2005 27 2004 57 2003 68 2002 88 2001 97 2000 214 1999 241
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