10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,259 miles

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problem #23

Aug 072007

Ranger 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Land Rover discovery II. While driving 30 mph he heard a banging noise under the gear shift area. The manufacturer stated that the "U" joint came apart which caused damage to the transmission. As of August 14, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 129,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

- Florence, AZ, USA

problem #22

Feb 132006

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Transmission went "bang" when I put it into reverse, after that, reverse didn't work. Ammco states the transmission is bad. I've been told for years now by other Ford truck owners that their transmission went out around 40,000 miles, mine died at 60, . even Ford's sales people have asked me about the transmission. There is a history here of Ford transmissions self destroying.

- Concord , CA, USA

problem #21

Dec 282000

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,022 miles
The transmission developed a "slip" four months after veh purchase and was brought in for service on 28 dec00. The vehicle displayed the same malfunction on Oct 15 2003 (3 months after warranty expiration)and was brought in for repair at the dealer at a cost of $1500. During dec2004 (13 months later)the vehicle again displayed the same malfunction and was brought to the dealership where they stated the previous repair warranty had expired the month before.

- Guanica, PR, USA

problem #20

Jun 012004

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle was parked when it jumped out of gear and rolled into a house. The vehicle was locked and in the park gear. Recall#99V204000. (insurance company of behalf of consumer)

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #19

Oct 012001

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,945 miles
Realized I had a transmission problem the first time while driving down interstate 95. The engine started revving very high and in panic I shifted down to neutral and then back into drive to get it back into gear. When I took my truck to get looked at, I ended up getting my transmission rebuilt. The mechanic said I had a defective built transmission. I had no idea that Ford had first started using 5 speed automatic transmissions in 1999, so the mechanic told me. I thought I bought a 4 speed transmission and that was what Ford said they sold me. The same thing happened again two years later in May 9, 2003, and again I had to get my transmission rebuilt. Do I have a legitimate complaint?

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #18

Oct 082003

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission did not shift properly due to a faulty valve body gasket which was replaced.

- Binghamton, NY, USA

problem #17

Aug 262003

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
To park vehicle emergency brake had to be engaged because the vehicle would not shift all the way into park. If the emergency brake was not used the vehicle would roll.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

problem #16

May 022002

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is leaking fluid which is causing transmission to skip and continue to not go into gear. Contacted dealer.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #15

Apr 292002

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission gave out in 3rd gear and lost overdrive. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated needed new transmission. Please add VIN.

- Mt Vernon, OH, USA

problem #14

May 012000

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When shifting into first 3 gears gearshift pushes back first. Then, it goes in gear, and vehicle lurches forward. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times. Dealer has replaced yoke and the synchronizer. However, this did not remedy problem.

- New Windsor, MD, USA

problem #13

Dec 151999

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #12

Jun 192001

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was going 70mph and shut down. Speed sensor signals is not to move at low and high speeds. Once it shuts down, it can start back up. It cost the consumer $200 to replace speed sensor. Transmission failed too.

- Galvestonl, TX, USA

problem #11

Aug 152000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I feel that my Ford Ranger is an unsafe vehicle. I have had many problems with it since I bought it brand new. Everything stemming from holes in the floor to a faulty transmission and engine among faulty power windows and electrical on more than one occasion.. I just wonder what is next. I am worried about the future of this vehicle especially with its past track record. Please send me any information that may be of help to get Ford to buy my vehicle back. My email is jennetic@aol.com or sacroxx1@aol.com.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 202000

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
In cold weather vehicle has to be put in 4-wheel drive to start, otherwise, vehicle will not move. The consumer states this vehcile was unsafe to drive.

- Hauppage, NY, USA

problem #9

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light came on, causing speedomter to fail. Also, transmission/overdrive light had come on, causing transmission to shift and downshift into low.

- Dothon, AL, USA

problem #8

Jan 012000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dome light inside of vehicle would stay on at all times, and run the battery down. Also, dealership changed the driveshaft and transmission. When using transmission, consumer heard a noise. Noise was not there at first until dealership replaced transmission.

- Bristol, VT, USA

problem #7

Apr 121999

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission problems: Transmission shutters and shakes car violently at start of acceleration, and in between some gears. Transmission clunk into gear intermitently. Shutters at braking as transmission is gearing down. Problem was so bad. In shop 42 days total. Dealer (peyton creamer) tried to fix. Could not. After filing under ca lemon law to get a replacement vehical, Ford offered me a buy back of my vehical. I accepted. I now have a new truck and it too is doing most of the same transmission problems. I no longer own this 1999 truck but do still own the 2000 truck which I too have made a complanint on. Dealer is pretty much refusing to have my truck in thier shop any more unless they hear from Ford.

- Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 272000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When putting vehicle into 3rd gear vehicle grinds and slows down. Dealer rebuilt transmission, and the problem reoccurred.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 012000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the gears to slip which may result in a crash.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #4

Jan 011999

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
What is happening is, I bought the truck December 1998 service required in Jan 99 approx. They could not duplicate the problem they daid after repeated attempts by me to get them to let me show them and they did not comply. Then Ford questionaire people called me, and he said if the problem wasnt fixed to call back I no longer have the name or number but the truck went back again to the dealer. They said the second time there was nothing wrong. I just got through with an entire week and a half of arguing with them they once again said not a thing wrong, the service manager would not even give me the courtesy of talking to me. The mechanic took the truck after I said I was not leaving and put his foot on the brake put the truck in gear

- Foley, MO, USA

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