10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Oct 192000

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Crash involved my vehicle striking another vehicle which had turned into my path to make a left turn at a lighted intersection. Police determined that other driver was at fault. Other vehicle (a VW jetta) was struck in the side, yet both airbags deployed. My vehicle was struck in the front with sufficient force to break front axle, yet neither airbag deployed. I contacted dealer who referred me to their 1-800 customer hotline, who then referred me back to dealer to pursue technical problems such as this. Therefore, I'm now contacting you.

- Eureka, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 261999

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While traveling consumer passed out and vehicle ran off road. Also, noticed fumes inside cab. Driver believes that carbon monoxide fumes were coming into the vehicle, causing him to pass out.

- Victorie, VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011998

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering failed.

- Bakersfiel, CA, USA

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