10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 211999

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifter cable has fallen on top of crossover pipe which is connected to the exhaust pipe, burning through cable. The 1998 model was equipped with an added heat shield to prevent burning. Brake pads, shoes and calipers replaced on (7-22-99).

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

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problem #2

Oct 021997

Ranger

  • miles
Calipers stick which caused the brake pads to wear out & rotor failure.

- Wheeling, WV, USA

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problem #1

Jan 161997

Ranger

  • miles
Calipers needed rebuilt.

- Fraser, MI, USA

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