10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

May 091996

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, it popped out of gear into neutral. Also, when shifting gears vehicle was making a noise. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced clutch, and has stated that manual transmission needed to be replaced. Dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring. Heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat. Tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 271999

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle"4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents" 3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. All problems still exist. Engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. Speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.

- Beaver, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 091997

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power transmission clutch slave cylinder failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 041997

Ranger

  • miles
Clutch switch broke, vehicle does not suppose to start without it. However vehicle started without the clutch switch and ran right into the garage door. Dealer patched switch up, manufacturer is suppose to investigate the vehicle.

- Maumelle, AR, USA