10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 171999

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
No summary included for above vehicle.

- Olympia, WA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 241998

Ranger

  • miles
Front seat is distorted and sinking/collapsed, repaired several times and continues to collapse. Mjs

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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problem #4

Sep 241998

Ranger

  • miles
Front seat is distorted and sinking/collapsed, repaired several times and continues to collapse. Mjs the consumer was writing a complement to the dealership.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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problem #3

Jul 011998

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger seat recliner bar broke off.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 171998

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Complaint#1: gas tank leaked after vehicle was only one week old. Dealer replaced it with a new tank. Complaint#2: power windows are 'jerky' and they chatter when going down. Dealer has not repaired it yet. Complaint#3: passenger seat vibrates any time truck drives over any bumps, large or small. Dealer has not repaired it at this time.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

May 191998

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer started hearing loud rattling noise. Noticed that passenger's bucket seat was loose. Bolts that attach to seat were not tightened enough, causing the seat to be lifted at least 1/2 inch off of floor.

- Sherman, TX, USA

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