10.0

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

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problem #5

Oct 252002

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Only 55,000 miles of highway usage no hauling/off road axle and bearings must be replaced.

- Vinton, VA, USA

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problem #4

May 082002

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer states the transmission keeps going from overdrive to a higher gear as if it does not know what gear it is supposed to be in, also the rear axle seal was replaced at 60,000 miles due to it leaking.

- New Market, AL, USA

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problem #3

Dec 072001

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Rear axel broke.

- Salisbury, MA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 211999

(reported on)

Ranger

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When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor, the driver tried to pump the brakes, but vehicle kept going. Owner had to use emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. Dealer said the axle bent, causing the brakes to go out.

- Courtlland, IL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 031998

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer said that his truck is all messed up due to transaxle failure.

- Clermont, FL, USA

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