2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #3

Sep 042005

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
Due to the recent recall of Ford F-150 pickups, I thought I would pass this along. I own a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup. It too had a failure of the cruise control deactivation switch. Although it leaked brake fluid onto my driveway and sprayed fluid throughout the left side of the engine compartment no serious damage occurred. It cost me the price of a new switch, brake fluid and the cleaner for the drive and engine compartment. I can see a potential for brake failure and fire if left undetected.

- Waukesha, WI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 031998

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Idle air control valve assembly failed, causing vehicle to not decelerate properly resulting in extended stopping distances.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Sep 301997

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While travling on the highway the vehicle shifts gears from 4th to 3rd. Consumer also noticed the rmp idles high.

- La, NV, USA

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