10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,824 miles

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problem #9

Nov 112000

Ranger

  • miles
When brakes were applied under normal conditions pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and once resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected brakes, and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. Dealer changed brake booster.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

problem #8

Nov 112000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Two weeks after I bought the truck the airconditioner broke twice, then the ABS light came on for no reason, the seatbelts were recalled and now the transmission is going out. I would like something done about this I.e. them give me a new truck or my money back. Its getting ridiculous.

- Oakley, CA, USA

problem #7

Dec 221999

Ranger

  • miles
Was driving 55mph & vehicle would drift left when brakes applied. Took to dealer & nothing found. Drove some more & problem was getting worse. Took it back & service manager indicated problem was with the brakes. It was drifting left. Also, would drift when steering was released & shaking. Tires were found out of balance. Firestone, wilderness ATX, 0235/75R15. Right front tire went flat & was informed ran over a nail, but it could not be produced.

- Mount Cory, OH, USA

problem #6

Sep 072000

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 35 mph stepped on brakes pedal and vehicle would slow down a little, but won't stop when getting close to the object in front.

- North Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 072000

Ranger

  • miles
The brakes did not stop the vehicle at all.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 102000

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Brakes would lock up when first applied after sitting at night during rainy weather.

- Northport, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 032000

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulled to the right or left when applying brakes in a sudden/emergency situations. Also, pedal pulsated when applying brakes, and became worse when applying brakes at higher speed. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found.

- Triple Falls, WI, USA

problem #2

Mar 012000

Ranger

  • miles
Vehicle pulled to the right when brakes were applied. Dealer notified, and made some repairs. Currently, vehicle was still pulling to the left. Dealer notified again, and was unable to resolve the problem.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 172000

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
While attempting to stop truck, I applied the brakes gentaly, truck shook violently and pulled to the left, almost causing an accident with another vehicle

- Cleveland, OH, USA