10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,772 miles

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problem #9

Apr 012003

Ranger 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
While driving there was unwanted acceleration. The consumer states it becomes very violent upon coming to a stop. When the consumer stopped using the auto speed control the surging did not occur until early 2005. There was a banging noise coming from the rear when braking due to the rear speed sensor and the brake pump, it made the vehicle feel as if it were being hit in the back.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 142004

Ranger 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
12/16/02 (36,635 miles) first notified dealer that brakes seemed to take farther distance for stop and that there was a severe vibration in the whole vehicle when braking. They determined the front rotors were faulty and fixed them. 5/5/03 (40,771 miles) truck was returned to dealer for the same issue, both front rotors, calipers, and pads were replaced. 9/13/04 (55,637 miles) truck was returned again to the dealer for the same problem and was told by dealer that the issue was now the rear drums being out of round and that they would fix for 300 dollars. Consumer plans to get a second opinion.

- Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

problem #7

Dec 042003

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 22,950 miles
When pressing on the brake to make a quick stop on dry pavement, the brake pedal bent approximately 15 degrees preventing me from stopping in time to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The truck did not skid nor did the the anti-lock brake systems activate.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #6

Jul 182002

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving on an incline, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, but vehicle did not slow down. The brakes kicked in, and moments later, the driver was able to stop the vehicle. The consumer states that the he kept asking the dealer to remedy the steering-3 times. The consumer had to keep taking the vehicle to get a front end alignment every few days. The tail gate latch does not operate, the wind is still leaking around the door, the power steering pump make noise overhead/periodically locks up and throws off the drive belt and becomes hard to steer, there is a vibration in the left front wheel/roaring noise-rotated tires.

- Kegley, WV, USA

problem #5

Jul 182002

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving there will be a whining noise present and steering wheel will become stiff. Steering has locked up before due to main drive belt breaking. Dealer has replaced power steering pump, but problem still exists. Front brakes needed replacing and the rotors were turned. The tailgate will not unlatch periodically and then comes open by itself. The front rods were out of adjustment.

- Kegley, WV, USA

problem #4

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for brake problems.

- St. Clair, PA, USA

problem #3

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for brake problems.

- St. Clair, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors and pads replaced after 6 months of purchase. Then, again after 3 months due to grinding noise and extended stopping distance. Currently, an independent mechanic found this was due to calipers being faulty, rotors and pads need replaced again at this time. Consumer stated rims and tires were also replaced, specific tire information was not given.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #1

Oct 042000

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed causing a crash, the consumer was injured in the accident, consumer believes the tires were also the cause (unable to verify).

- Seattle, WA, USA