9.3

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,429 miles

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problem #7

Dec 011999

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
Windshield wipers turn on intermittently, this happens when driving or sitting stopped with ignition on listening to radio... also slipping of transmission when accelerating after a turn...this has happened many times, too many to count in the years since I owned the truck...

- North Las Vegas , NV, USA

problem #6

Feb 082002

Ranger

  • miles
When turning on directional light, and at making a turn, windshield wipers will turn on by themselves. Consumer believed that it was electrical related.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #5

Jun 012001

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Without any indication or consumer turning switch on windshield wipers would turn on. Dealer has been notified.

- Owosso, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Windshield wipers coming on by themselves.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 151999

Ranger

  • miles
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing the wipers to come on unexpectedly when it was not set to come on, affecting visibility. Failed parts available in three weeks.

- North Holland, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 011999

Ranger

  • miles
While driving windshield wipers came on unexpectedly, causing the windshield to crack, and resulting in visibility difficulties. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #1

Dec 011998

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling with the windshield wipers on, the wipers pause without indication. This occurs in snowy or cold conditions, the wiper motor freezes. Dealer suggested to pour hot water down around motor to fix.

- Lewistown, PA, USA