10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,310 miles

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problem #2

Apr 172004

Ranger 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,620 miles
An underhood electrical fire started at or near the speed deactivation switch mounted on the brake master cylinder.

- Corona, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 132002

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle caught fire after 1 hour drive, vehicle was 40% burned and declared a total loss. Fire originated in engine compartment on drivers side.

- Doylestown, PA, USA

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