1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,434 miles

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problem #2

Jan 192006

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • 45,000 miles
Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of Ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 Ford Ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. The consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work.

- Sunbury, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 112004

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 147,869 miles
Normal driving, failure of the electronic four wheel drive system, system not yet replaced becuase of low funds.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

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