10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,000 miles

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problem #1

May 012006

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact turned off the engine and placed the vehicle in park. The vehicle drove over a wood splinter, which damaged the tire, aluminum wheel, bumper, and tailgate. The repair shop stated that there was a vacuum leak in the 4 wheel drive that caused the gear to shift into neutral. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage is 36,000. Updated 01/08/08

- Calias, VT, USA

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