10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,857 miles
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ABS light came on, causing speedomter to fail. Also, transmission/overdrive light had come on, causing transmission to shift and downshift into low.
- Dothon, AL, USA
Brakes had to be replaced all 4 at 8,380 miles.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Front rotors are out of round. When the brakes are applied they pulsate, and steering pulls from left to right until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The dealer has been contacted. Front rotors have been turned and the rear brakes adjusted at owner's expense, brakes ok since.
- Rochester, NY, USA
Brake rotors are out of round. When brake pedal is applied they pulsate, and steering pulls back and forth from right to left. Dealer has been contacted.
- Rochester, NY, USA
Suspension alignment--dealer has made two attempts to correct constant wandering of vehicle toward low side of road. Unable to correct, vehicle drifts unless constantly corrected. Brake system--first reported to dealer as severe grabbing/pulling to right (vehicle will almost change lanes). Rotors machined, then pulled left. Dealer tried same remedy again, returned to pulling right. Last attempt, tried to correct suspension/front-end alignment problems to alleviate braking problems. Head lights--failed without warning at interstate speed. Running lights continued to operate. Spontaneously turned on again after about three minutes. Dealer unable to diagnose/correct failure.
- Flowery Branch, GA, USA
When applying brakes vehicle would pull to left or to right. When driving at highway speeds consumer would hear loud/weired rubbing noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer felt noise was coming from driveline and front end alignment, but could not correct defect.
- Bend, OR, USA
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement front brakes lock up, causing vehicle to come to a very abrupt stop. Cause unknown.
- Bettendorf, IA, USA
Braking system malfunctioned, brake pedal to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
- Concord, NC, USA
Ford Ranger 1999.when truck hit 100-150 miles, it started pulling to the left when you would brake. At 1000 miles, it started pulling to the right. By 1500 miles it would pull either way, or maybe not at all! now it is pulling hard hard left. If unaware or caught off guard, it will yank the steering wheel out of your hands.very dangerous!! I have almost hit other vehicles and even the cement freeway divider. I will let no-.one else drive.it is too unsafe...I also had a 1998 exact same truck-exact same problem, even after 7 service visits/ and days taken off work. Earnhardt was unable to fix the problem and Ford didn't know what it was.Ford finally bought the 1998 back from me and put me in this 1999....the '99 has not been in the shop, yet, until Ford manufacture can figure out a solution..on the 1998 that earnhardts tried to fix everything they could think of with no satisfaction!!! this process is very hard on my nerves and my love of Ford vehicles.it is an experience I never wanted to have to go thru again. In short: I believe this truck is very very dangerous and should not be on the highways or streets!( dot number: )
- Apache Junction, AZ, USA
While traveling within the posted speed limit and approaching a green light at an intersection, two vehicles traveling at a safe distance ahead of me decided to stop at the green light to allow a police car through the intersection traveling perpendicular to us. I braked to stop thinking I had plenty of time. The brakes did not function as I think they should. Everything locked up and I bumped into the car in front of me. It was not a hard hit as I almost stopped. The car was not damaged but my truck had the bumper ruined and other relatively minor damage. I feel the brakes did not work as designed and the gentelman at the body shop says he has heard similar complaints from numerous Ford Ranger owners. Is there a history of this reported?
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Rear end is three quaters of an inch off line. When the brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the left. Dealers has repaired the vehicle several times. Also, transaxle seal is leaking. Manufacturer has been notified.
- Montvale, VA, USA
Rear right brake line is rubbing agains shock absorber middle part. Also the hydraulic hose is under, it rubs against the leaf spring. This is a potential safety hazard.
- Houston, TX, USA
Traffic in front of my vehicle came to a complete stop, I stepped on the brakes, (no I did not pump them), the pickup took a lot of distance to come to a complete stop. I had probably three car lengths infront of me and I hit the trailer hitch of the pickup infront of me. I contacted the dealer where I purchased the vehicle and they told me it didn't fail. That was it.
- Buckley, WA, USA
Truck pulls to the left under moderate/hard braking. Dealer has examined but problem continues.
- Norcross, GA, USA
Vehicle rear end another vehicle at approx. 20 mph; consumer informed that driver seat belt fail to lock properly, both air bags fail to deployed and ABS fail to operate. Dealer/mfr. Was not notified at this time. Can NHTSA provide addtional information or help in this matter.
- Lockport, IL, USA
Several attempts to repair ABS brakes have been made, none lasting more than 20 miles. I have requested a test drive with a Ford factory or district representative but neithet the dealer nor Ford will honor the request even after 15 phone calls to the dealer and Ford customer service.
- Cross Plains, WI, USA
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.
- Williamsburg, VA, USA
- Fresno, CA, USA