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1999 Ford RANGER problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

755 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

89,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data updated: . 214 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 91 of 755 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior10614.0%
Transmission and shifting374.9%
Steering behavior364.8%
Fuel system concerns314.1%
Electrical and battery issues263.4%
Engine operation81.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Tires
91
Tires:Tread/Belt
68
Air Bags:Frontal
54
Suspension
46
Vehicle Speed Control
43
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
40
Structure:Body
39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
38
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Tires91
Tires:Tread/Belt68
Air Bags:Frontal54
Suspension46
Vehicle Speed Control43
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer40
Structure:Body39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip38

Tires: 91; Tires:Tread/Belt: 68; Air Bags:Frontal: 54; Suspension: 46; Vehicle Speed Control: 43; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 40; Structure:Body: 39; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 38

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
10
25,000 to 49,999
34
50,000 to 74,999
34
75,000 to 99,999
44
100,000 to 149,999
56
150,000 and above
36
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00010
25,000 to 49,99934
50,000 to 74,99934
75,000 to 99,99944
100,000 to 149,99956
150,000 and above36

Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 34; 50,000 to 74,999: 34; 75,000 to 99,999: 44; 100,000 to 149,999: 56; 150,000 and above: 36

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (56). 541 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1998
3
1999
108
2000
190
2001
92
2002
55
2003
50
2004
37
2005
28
2006
12
2007
17
2008
20
2009
15
2010
13
2011
23
2012
19
2013
11
2014
7
2015
9
2016
20
2017
8
2018
6
2019
6
2020
1
2021
5
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19983
1999108
2000190
200192
200255
200350
200437
200528
200612
200717
200820
200915
201013
201123
201219
201311
20147
20159
201620
20178
20186
20196
20201
20215

1998: 3; 1999: 108; 2000: 190; 2001: 92; 2002: 55; 2003: 50; 2004: 37; 2005: 28; 2006: 12; 2007: 17; 2008: 20; 2009: 15; 2010: 13; 2011: 23; 2012: 19; 2013: 11; 2014: 7; 2015: 9; 2016: 20; 2017: 8; 2018: 6; 2019: 6; 2020: 1; 2021: 5

Pattern summary

Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 106 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 37 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10014739 · 2003-03-31 (March 31, 2003)

THE CONSUMER FELT THE BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP ALSO. CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR CABLE, SHOES, AND DRUMS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014739 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017255 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)

THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THEY WERE DEPRESSED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS WERE PITTED. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE ROTORS MATERIAL. *NLM THERE WAS 50 PERCENT OF THE BRAKE PAD LIFE THAT REMAINED. FORD STATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WILL NOT REPAIR THE ROTORS. (THE VEHICLE WAS PAST WARRANTY) *SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 27,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017255 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10014725 · 2003-03-31 (March 31, 2003)

THE TRANSMISSION GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE. *JB

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Owner report 10021058 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)

NOISE AND GRINDING COMING FROM DRIVE SHAFT AND/OR TRANSMISSION...THIS OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. ALSO, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LIKE THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO THE CAB LIGHT STAYS ON..I ALSO HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AND IT STILL RUMBLES WHEN USING THE BRAKES..CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO A CERTAIN SIDE. *NLM

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Owner report 10039000 · 2003-09-16 (September 16, 2003)

SOMETIMES WHEN I USE MY TURN SIGNAL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IT STOPS WORKING AND SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHERE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS LOCATED. *JB

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Owner report 10068475 · 2004-05-07 (May 7, 2004)

DRIVING AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE RACK AND PINION ROD PULLED APART FROM THE TIE ROD END. RACK AND PINION ROD SEEMS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE RUST AND WEAR ON THE THREADED END. THE DAMAGE TO THE ROD END IS TOO SEVERE TO BE USED AGAIN. THE THREADS SEEM TO BE RUSTED OFF.*AK

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Owner report 10009593 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, FUEL SPILLED OUT ONTO THE GROUND. *JB RUSTED FUEL NECK ASSEMBLY AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *TT

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Owner report 10154325 · 2006-03-31 (March 31, 2006)

WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, FUEL SPILLED OUT ONTO GROUND. AT THE TIME, I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS SITE TO POST COMPLAINT. *NM

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Owner report 10071689 · 2004-04-27 (April 27, 2004)

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE DOME LIGHT/AJAR LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LOCKING THE DOORS. STEERING COLUMN SMOKED, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

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Owner report 10096984 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM. CONSUME RBOUGHT A 1999, FORD RANGER WITH 76931 MILE SON IT. SELLER WAS TO FIX TRANSMISSION BEFORE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE HOME. ON 10/14/2003 TOOK VEHICLE TO SCOTT FORD FOR INSPECTION, THEY CLAIME DIT WA SOK…

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Owner report 758176 · 2002-02-13 (February 13, 2002)

THE SYMPTOM WAS THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS CONTINUED. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REPLACED IT. AFTER THE NEW FUEL PUMP, THE SYMTOM OCCURED AGAIN WITHIN 1 DAY. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS, AND CLAIMS THAT NOTHING ELSE WAS FOUND, AND NO OTHER CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS WERE MADE. AFTER THE SECOND TRIP TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RE-OCCURED.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

755 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

28.3%Usable mileage214 / 755 records
81.3%Valid incident date614 / 755 records
100.0%Valid filing date755 / 755 records
81.2%Ordered incident and filing dates613 / 755 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20142016201720192020202120222023202420252026
Air Bags
1100.0%
ODI 11075513

TAKATA RECALL HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER TWICE SINCE GETTING THE LETTER OVER A MONTH AGO. SAME RESPONSE BOTH TIMES: "WE DON'T HAVE THE PARTS, AND WE DON'T KNOW IF OR WHEN THEY WILL COME ION. PLEASE CALL BACK IN TWO WEEKS." UNACCEPTABLE ANSWER. MY SON DRIVES THIS TRUCK EVERY DAY TO/FROM SCHOOL, PERSONAL, AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES. MY SON'S LIFE (AND ANY PASSENGER HE MIGHT HAVE) LIVES ARE IN DANGER, AND FORD, CONTRARY TO THE STATEMENT IN THE RECALL LETTER, IS NOT PROVIDING PARTS IN A TIMELY MANNER. I AM HOLDING FORD CRIMINALLY AND CIVIL…

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1100.0%
ODI 11075889

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN DAVIDSON ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT IN REGARDS TO 2016 FORD TRUCK HAVING RECALLED CAR BUT HAS NO SOLUTION FOR REPLACEMENT. *LD *JS

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1100.0%
ODI 11047470

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT: WAREHAM FORD IN WAREHAM, MA, [phone removed], AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE.…

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41.5%
ODI 11310187

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER SPITZER TOYOTA MONROEVILLE (4710 WILLIAM PENN HWY, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFI…

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32.3%
ODI 11360875 · 2,400 mi

WE WERE HEADING EAST ON A CITY STREET WHEN WE CAME TO AN INTERSECTION. THE LIGHT WAS GREEN SO WE CONTINUED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR HEADING WEST ON THE SAME STREET AND TURNED LEFT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF US AT THE INTERSECTION. WE WERE TRAVELING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. WE COULD NOT AVOID THE CAR THAT TURNED IN FRONT OF US. WE HIT THE SIDE OF THE SECOND VEHICLE (THE ONE TURNING SOUTH) HEAD ON WITH OUR VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS IN OUR VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH THE FIREMAN AND SHERIFF ON THE SEEN COMMENTED ON THE FACT THAT OUR AIRBAG…

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21.7%
ODI 11522330

On Monday 15th of May the ford ranger was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy and the engine compartment caught fire. I was un able to open door and other doors would not unlock from inside switch. Finally able to kick door open will the truck filled with smoke and people put out fire.

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12.7%
ODI 11545675 · 17,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 40 MPH, he ran a red light at an intersection and T-boned another vehicle. The impact bent the frame into the front tires. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries, and medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the body shop; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mile…

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211.1%
ODI 11541295 · 2,000 mi

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle cut them off, and caused the contact to swerve in order to avoid the vehicle this caused the contact to crash into an electric pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact had a bruise on his legs and between neck and shoulder. No medical treatment was needed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Police report had been filled. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made awa…

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33.6%
ODI 11648697

There used to be no sufficient clearance between the drivers knee airbag and the brake pedal. I wear steel toe boots for work and my foot just barely fits between the brake pedal and the airbag box. Several times it’s gotten hung up and I had trouble getting to the brake. In a panic situation the could be disastrous. I’ve checked in other model trucks and there is plenty of clearance.

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24.8%
ODI 11733759

Became aware of open recalls circa 09.2025, and requested the parts be ordered at Ford Auto Nation (FAN) Panama City, FL. Was told by John, dealership would call when parts became available. Parts have not either been available and/or there have been no calls. Calling the dealer is ludicrous as all calls are answered by an incompetent call center. Dropped by the dealership today 04/25/2026, and Taylor could not book a service appointment, did not know if parts to fix recalls were available for my vehicle, and said I would need to speak with…

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00.0%

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Tires
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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21.7%
ODI 11443382 · 14 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while reversing or making a turn, the front driver's side tire would rub the inside of the wheel well. The contact works for the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 14.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
00.0%

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00.0%

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103.7%
ODI 11241390 · 400 mi

THE TRUCK HAS ABOUT 400 MILES TOTAL. I HAVE HAD TWO INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BREAKING, ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD

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53.9%
ODI 11309067 · 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO EFFECTIVELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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76.1%
ODI 11441610 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the building. The contact stated that there was a camera view which showed that the brake lights were illuminated during the failure. The contact stated that the driver’s side air bag deployed. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was concerned that the Forward Collision Avoidance System failed to operate as designed. Th…

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25.4%
ODI 11531868

I purchased a new 2022 Ford Ranger it has 6000 miles. I had it back to the dealer twice it hesitate when taking off from start at red light- stop sign and entering highway this in my mind is a safety problem when a care/truck hesitate in traffic there seem a problem with there new ECO-BOOST engine/transmission my truck will return again on 8/1 for another service call for the same problem.

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15.6%
ODI 11711247 · 38,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while idling at the red traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was accelerating unintendedly. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly at approximately 1 MPH and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The contact and the other driver pulled into a gas station and exchanged the vehicle's insurance inform…

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44.8%
ODI 11681991

The truck randomly loses power, sometimes after rounding a corner, getting into turn lane, or over a speedbump the accelerator is dead for 1-2 seconds and the truck does not move forward. It has left me in a precarious position in the middle of the road with on coming traffic.

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511.9%
ODI 11697252

The head rest leans out so far at the top that my chin hits my chest. It doesn't matter if I try to lean the seat back of forth. Please evaluate the head rest as I believe it will cause serious injury as there is no back and forth adjustment. This can cause severe damage to the neck. You insisted on head rests for safety and I am very concerned about this. Also they are leaning the window so far back that with the sun out its impossible to see out with the reflections from the dash board showing in the window. The glare though the side driv…

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00.0%

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Suspension
00.0%

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176.3%
ODI 11457372

Vehicle is visibly lower or has a lean on the rear driver side bed. Was brought to ford and measured to be lower on right rear side by .5”inch from the left, fuel tank was at less than a 1/4 tank.

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53.9%
ODI 11569621

Presently, my mileage is approximately 42770. It has started to exhibit vibration throughout the cab. It wasn't as prevalent during the cold and would only last about 30 seconds, after warm up, and around 70 mph. Now that it has gotten warmer, it is happening after warm up at all speeds. I haven't take it to the dealership yet, but have read reports of the problem with the same model year.

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21.7%
ODI 11527567

A few day ago I noticed a knocking sound coming from the read driver side suspension when driving over speed bumps. After a visual inspection nothing was found. After a few days of the issue continuing, the vehicle was taken to a garage with a hydraulic lift. The vehicle was lifted and a full inspection of the suspension system was done. What was discovered was a bit nerve racking. The front mount of the driver side leaf spring assembly was connected to the frame of the vehicle with a single bolt and nut. The bolt was hanging lose roughly 3/4 o…

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15.6%
ODI 11543233 · 10,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tires were rubbing while turning. The contact also stated that the front windshield was delaminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with misaligned front tires and front windshield delamination. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed an alignment and the front windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The c…

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33.6%
ODI 11632810

I purchased a new 2024 Ford Ranger yesterday. As I was researching camper shells and truck racks I found that these common items cannot be installed without first installing a load bed reinforcement bracket kit to reinforce the truck bed to the bed side rails. Apparently, nothing can be attached to the side rail which weights more that 88 lbs or the truck bed could separate from the side rails. This is an design/engineering shortcoming from Ford as these are common after market add-ons for mid-sized trucks. Also, Ford is asking customers to pa…

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12.4%
ODI 11738798

Newly purchased truck, less than 3 weeks old, with 987 miles. A few blocks from my home, the driver's side front control arm broke while going over a speed bump at approximately 4 miles per hour. The vehicle was towed to Walker Ford in Clearwater, Florida. Notes on the repair order stated that it looks like the control did not cure all the way, leading to the weakness. The vehicle was repaired. The tire was hanging off the vehicle, and hopefully did not damage any other components. The dealership stated that Ford requested the part back for ins…

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00.0%

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Structure:Body
00.0%

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31.1%
ODI 11339851

CHASSIS CORROSION PROBLEMS. DEALER TRADED THE UNIT FOR ANOTHER. NOTE SEVERAL WITH THE SAME CORROSION PROBLEM.

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53.9%
ODI 11389874 · 10 mi

BRAND NEW 2020 RANGER SUPERCAB (EXTENDED CAB) REAR DOOR AJAR LIGHTS STAY ON CONSTANTLY. KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS AND BODY STYLE, FORD SHOULD RECALL THEM AND REPLACE THE DOOR SENSORS. COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE.

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32.6%
ODI 11419157

Driver side rear door constantly shows as ajar and triggers alarm, even when firmly closed. Unsure if cause is improperly fit body work or electrical components but nothing fixes it and dealer doesn't have time to look at it. I am unable to lock the truck or the alarm WILL sound and drain my battery because of the left passenger door.

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67.1%
ODI 11617130

2024 Ford Ranger Trucks made in Michigan between January 4, 2024 to July 15, 2024 do not include the load box reinforcement bracket. Without this bracket installed, if the owner were to place more than 88lbs onto one or both bed side rails the bed could crack, warp, bend, or break. If operators of this vehicle are not aware and do load the bed side rails over 88lbs, this could pose a safety issue to the driver or other drivers on the road around the vehicle. Ford has not notified all owners of affected vehicles, and in my case I found out my…

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Power Train
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8832.8%
ODI 11193956 · 1,323 mi

TAKATA RECALL- I WAS RECENTLY IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2019 FORD RANGER AND WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE WOULD NOT APPLY SO I CONTINUED TO PUMP THE BRAKE AND WOULD NOT APPLY AS I APPROACHED THE OTHER VEHICLE THE PRECOLLISON ASSIST TURNED ON AND STILL NOTHING AS I HELD THE BRAKES DOWN CAUSING AN ACCIDENT

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4736.7%
ODI 11395011

WHEN YOU MAKE THE CHANGES OR YOU'RE STOPPING, YOU HIT THE TRANSMISSION. TALK TO OTHER OWNERS. THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT EVERYTHING IS FINE

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5749.6%
ODI 11495419

There is gasoline in my oil. I had an oil analysis from a lab, and they confirmed there is too much gasoline in my oil.

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1745.9%
ODI 11461578

The lighting on the shift lever that shows what mode the transmission is being selected is missing. Apparently Ford stopped installing the lighting that lights the "Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive" in the shifter beginning in 2021. This is a serious safety issue because at night, the driver cannot look down at determine what mode is being selected. The dealer stated to me the selected mode is in the driver console at night. I'm a 5'9" male and any time the wheel is turned or my hand in on the wheel, I cannot see the mode selected. I quickly reali…

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422.2%
ODI 11551677

It is automatic shut down. No power. No light. No door lock……I let it sit after few hours it starts working back. No idea what happen. There is very dangerous when traveling for long way in hot or cold weather.

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3339.3%
ODI 11644616

When stopped or turning from a stop I will lose acceleration for 3-4 seconds at such time I will almost over accelerate when it does catch which I almost will lose control especially in icy weather. I have no codes have taken to dealership for repairs 4 times they can't find any issues. The issues appeared day 1 asked them to look at it they said it was fine.

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1535.7%
ODI 11687823

This truck looses power whenever someone changes lanes in front of your car. This happens even if adaptive cruise control and emergency braking is off. When someone changes lanes in front of you, even if they are going the same speed or faster, your car loses all power for 2-3 seconds, even if you apply additional throttle input. If I am on a road trip with standard cruise control on, it will cut power dozes of times per hour. If I am in the right lane with a major exit comming up, my truck will cut power every time someone changes lanes in fro…

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233.3%
ODI 11749667

While making a right turn, vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down for several seconds. This is a safety issue, stalling out in front of oncoming traffic, etc. No warnings lamps, messages appeared. No dealer inspection yet. Numerous other owners on message boards have reported the same issue occurring with their vehicle.

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Unknown Or Other
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3412.7%
ODI 11193771 · 1,250 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND TRYING TO STOP TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE SYSTEM INDICATED COLLISION DETECTION WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP AND THERE WAS A WRECK.

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1310.2%
ODI 11427712

On several occasions in the last three weeks, I've felt severe shaking--almost as if the truck was heaving at virtually any speed. This has occurred on surface streets and freeways. Over the weekend, it occurred so frequently that my wife and I abandoned an out of town trip for fear the transmission was about to fail completely.

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1311.3%
ODI 11459399

When using the steering wheel button to go from AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth/Sirius, the display stops at the first Sirius station asking to either subscribe or close. This causes the driver to have to take his/her eyes off the road to close the screen. It happens three times in a row, once for each Sirius band, and has caused me to hard brake twice so far. Sirius says it's a Ford issue and Ford does not deny it but does not have a solution. Customer perception is that Ford cares more about the kickback they get from Sirius that they do about customer s…

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00.0%

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910.7%
ODI 11617035

I bought this ford ranger and got it last week and went to put a topper on it and you cant - the box rails only hold 80 pounds . You have to install new brackets Ford nose about this but makers buyer pay for it . please make ford do a recall on this before someone gets hurt . thank you

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614.3%
ODI 11697252

The head rest leans out so far at the top that my chin hits my chest. It doesn't matter if I try to lean the seat back of forth. Please evaluate the head rest as I believe it will cause serious injury as there is no back and forth adjustment. This can cause severe damage to the neck. You insisted on head rests for safety and I am very concerned about this. Also they are leaning the window so far back that with the sun out its impossible to see out with the reflections from the dash board showing in the window. The glare though the side driv…

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116.7%
ODI 11725352

There is a foot and brake pedal clearance that is a safety issue. The driver side lower heat vent impinges on the driver right foot when when hitting the brake. Looking on the internet this is a known issue that Ford refuses to fix. Customers are modifying or removing the heat vent for their safety. Here is a link of several complaints and customers solutions. [XXX] This is not limited to large footed individuals nor 2026 vehicles. Older models have the problems as well. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI…

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Tires:Tread/Belt
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20.7%
ODI 11366997 · 14,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: DESERT DUELER II, TIRE SIZE: 255/65/17, DOT NUMBER: (UNAVAILABLE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DRY ROTTED. MYERS FORD CO INC LOCATED AT 13959 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL, ELKTON, VA 22827, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE …

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
TiresToo few reports for a range116,512 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10121068 · 58,023 mi

DT: FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES THAT FORD SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE AT ANY TIME. THESE TIRES WERE RECALLED, AND CONSUMER CHOSE NOT TO REPLACE AT THAT TIME. FORD TOLD CONSUMER THAT HE COULD REPLACE AT ANY TIME. CONSUMER WASN'T NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES THAT FORD MADE. *TT

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ODI 10483168 · 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER WITH DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE P225/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CENTER HIGHWAY MEDIAN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHIN AND ARM DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SEPARATED. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'…

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Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range43,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10001570 · 8,873 mi

CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND SAID THE TIRES ARE BEGINNING TO FEATHER CAUSING THE TIRE TO SPIN. TS THE TIRES SPIN AND SLIP ON ANY SURFACE. *JG

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ODI 10081244 · 43,000 mi

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT LEFT DRIVER TIRES WITH TIRE TREAD FAILURE AND BLOWOUT. TIRES 2 YEARS OLD AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTAINANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO MY 1999 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB XLT RWD.*AK

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ODI 10136754 · 43,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ONE OF THE TIRE ON HIS 1999 FORD RANGER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE ITSELF REMAINED INFLATED. THE LOCATION WAS THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FIRESTONE. THE CONSUMER MAILED THE TIRE AND OTHER INFORMATION THAT THE MANUFACTURER REQUESTED. FIRESTONE DID THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION AND FOUND THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT, AND IT WAS NOT A DEFECT. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT, P205/75R14. *AK FIRESTONE CLAIMED THE MOISTURE CAUSED THE…

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Air Bags:Frontal50,000–110,000 mi56,940 mi5
ODI 10038221 · 56,940 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE. NEITHER SIDE OR FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK

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ODI 10087372 · 50,000 mi

AFTER HITTING A DEER AT 45 MPH A WHITE POWERED SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE FRONT AIR BAG WHEN DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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ODI 10089818 · 47,000 mi

DURING A 45 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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Suspension90,000–150,000 mi110,000 mi29
ODI 10425289 · 153,000 mi

FIRST FAILURE WAS WHERE LEAF SPRINGS ATTACH TO FRAME (REAR SHACKLES) FAILED DUE TO RUST AND PUT HOLE IN TRUCK BED. REPLACED PARTS. SECOND FAILURE IS WHEN FILLING TANK WITH FUEL; GAS HAS STARTED TO RUN OUT ON THE GROUND AT THE GAS STATION. JUST RECEIVED FILLER NECK TODAY TO REPLACE CURRENT RUSTED ONE. WHILE UNDER VEHICLE NOTICED TANK STRAP IS HANGING LOOSE NOT ATTACHED DUE TO CONNECTION POINT RUSTED OFF (SIMILAR FAILURE TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN #11V385000 FUEL TANK STRAP FAILURE). ALSO NOTICED SEVERE RUST LIKE LITTLE OR NO RUST INHIBITOR WAS…

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ODI 10429808 · 80,000 mi

MY GRANDFATHER BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW AND REPLACED THE REAR SPRING HANGERS IN10/2009. I HAVE THE TRUCK NOW. AFTER PRESSURE WASHING THE FRAME I NOTICED THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER HAS A HOLE IN IT AT THE MUFFLER. FRONT SPRING HANGERS ARE EXTREMELY RUSTY AS IS THE SHOCK MOUNTS. THE FRAME FROM THE CAB TO REAR IS EXTREMELY RUSTY AND THIN LOOKING. THE SPARE TIRE HOLDING AREA HAS A HOLE IN IT. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD OR IN THE MUD. VERY LITTLE TIME ON THE ROAD IN THE WINTER. THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AS IS THE FRAME FROM CAB TO FRON…

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ODI 10432443 · 98,500 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORTS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. BEFORE REPLACEMENT SUPPORT BRACKETS COULD BE MOUNTED, STEEL PLATES HAD TO BE WELDED TO THE FRAME FOR SUPPORT BECAUSE PART OF THE FRAME HAD RUSTED AWAY ALSO. *TR

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Vehicle Speed Control50,000–144,000 mi80,000 mi13
ODI 10090085 · 39,000 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS ON. IT DID IT WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN PULLING OFF AFTER A STOP. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE AIR SENSOR AND THE COMPUTER AT A COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

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ODI 10142660 · 47,500 mi

INCIDENT #1:APPROACHING A STOP SIGN DOING APPROX 10-15 MPH. VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED SURGING 3-4 TIMES. RPM WENT UP TO APPROX 2100 THEN THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. FOOT "DID NOT" SLIP FROM BRAKE PEDAL TO GAS PEDAL. IF MY FOOT WAS NOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE SHOT THROUGH THE STOP SIGN. INCIDENT #2: 11/12/2005: VEHICLE WAS MOVING APPROX 5 MPH IN FRONT YARD WHEN THE ENGINE RPM SURGED UP TO APPROX 2100. HAD TO FIRMLY APPLY BRAKE OR VEHICLE WOULD HAVE JUMPED FORWARD. PROBLEM LASTED APRROX 3-4 SECONDS. *JB

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ODI 10169416 · 56,920 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING CHAFING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS.

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer39,000–72,350 mi59,802 mi7
ODI 10055655 · 70,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS PERIODICALLY FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES OR CAME ON WHEN THE SWITCH FOR THE HEADLIGHT OR TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED. *AK

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ODI 10067148 · 82,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATED AT THEIR WHIM AND WHEN USING TURN THE SIGNAL. (MR. CHARLES LENNON AND MR. MOHAMED HASHI WAS ASSIGNED THE SAME ODI # 10062157) *PH THE WIPERS WOULD SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED HIS MONEY BACK FOR PRIOR REPAIR. *SC *JB

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ODI 10071689 · 34,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE DOME LIGHT/AJAR LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LOCKING THE DOORS. STEERING COLUMN SMOKED, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

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Structure:Body102,500–159,840 mi119,000 mi30
ODI 10405276 · 146,000 mi

LEFT SIDE OF FRAME RAIL RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT FRAME IS ALMOST BROKE IN HALF ON LEFT REAR PORTION JUST AHEAD OF REAR AXLE. SWAY ARM WAS ALSO CONNECTED TO THIS PART OF FRAME. LARGE PORTION OF FRAME RAIL IS MISSING, (APPROXIMATELY 6X6") WHICH HAS RENDERED TRUCK USELESS & UNSAFE TO DRIVE. LAST YEAR BOTH REAR SPRING SHACKLES HAD TO BE REPLACED OR REAR AXLE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. UNTIL NOW THIS VEHICLE WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

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ODI 10412709 · 105,000 mi

THE FRAME NEAR MY BACK WHEELS IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND THERE IS NOW A BIG CRACK ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME. THE RUST AMOUNTS ARE EXCESSIVE, AND IN MY OPINION SEEM TO BE A FAILURE IN DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 105,000 MILES ON IT AND THE FRAME IN THAT SECTION OF THE CAR HAS SERIOUS RUST WHILE THE REST OF THE CAR LOOKS GOOD. ALL OF THE CONNECTIONS IN THE BACK HAVE A LOT OF RUST, MORE THAN CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO POOR MAINTENANCE. IF I HADN'T SEEN THIS CRACK DEVELOPING IN THE FRAME A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE RESULTED. I FEEL F…

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ODI 10416673 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODING AND THE BUMPER COULD FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range55,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10054359 · 56,570 mi

ON SLIPPERY HARD PACKED SNOW AND/OR ICE ON DRIVING SURFACES, MY 1999 FORD RANGER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL. I HAVE 4 WHEEL ABS. JUST THE IDLE OF THE ENGINE WILL MOVE VEHICLE ALONG, EVEN THOUGH I HAD 2 FEET ON THE BRAKE. *CB

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ODI 10143251 · 35,000 mi

1. SEEMS LIKE ABS SYSTEM COMES ON WHEN BRAKING AND CAR ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED. 2. THUD COMES UP THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKES RELEASE CAR TO ROLL AN ADDITIONAL SEVERAL FEET BEFORE COMING TO COMPLETE STOP. 3. DEALER REPLACED LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB AND SENSOR. *JB

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ODI 10149064 · 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 22 MPH IN THE RAIN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING. THE SEATBELTS WERE IN USE AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 225 reports

2022: 25 complaints · 2023: 15 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022101825
2023101115
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20223700
20231701

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentTiresTires:Tread/BeltAir Bags:FrontalSuspensionVehicle Speed ControlVisibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherStructure:BodyService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tires—0
1
ODI 725887

WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 20 IN TOWN I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE/RIM/BRAKE ASSEMBLY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH A ROCK IN THE SIDE OF THE HILL. HITTING THE ROCK HAD SENT ME BACK INTO THE HIGHWAY ON THE VEHICLES TWO LEFT TIRES. BOTH AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT ON ALL THREE TIRES I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO FIND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE/RIM/BRAKE ASSEMBLY APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET BEHIND THE VEHICLE. I NOW OWN A THREE WHEELER THAT FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THERE WAS SOME SORT OF A FLAW…

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1
ODI 556738

WHEELS SHAKE WHEN TAKING TURNS. *JG

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0
1
ODI 722952

BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE IN TERRIBLE SHAPE. BOTH TIRES SEEM TO HAVE BELT SEPARATION. THE TRUCK STILL STEERS STRAIGHT, BUT THE TIRES DON'T HOLD THE ROAD WELL AND THEY RIDE EXTREMELY ROUGH. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE MAKES A SLAPPING SOUND AS IT ROLLS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/70SR15 )

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00
Tires:Tread/Belt0—000000
Air Bags:Frontal
1
ODI 725887

WHILE DRIVING UP HWY 20 IN TOWN I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE/RIM/BRAKE ASSEMBLY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH A ROCK IN THE SIDE OF THE HILL. HITTING THE ROCK HAD SENT ME BACK INTO THE HIGHWAY ON THE VEHICLES TWO LEFT TIRES. BOTH AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A HALT ON ALL THREE TIRES I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO FIND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE/RIM/BRAKE ASSEMBLY APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET BEHIND THE VEHICLE. I NOW OWN A THREE WHEELER THAT FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THERE WAS SOME SORT OF A FLAW…

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0—0
1
ODI 10052147

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *NM

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00
1
ODI 840556

VEHICLE REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX. 20 MPH; CONSUMER INFORMED THAT DRIVER SEAT BELT FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY, BOTH AIR BAGS FAIL TO DEPLOYED AND ABS FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.

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Suspension
1
ODI 556738

WHEELS SHAKE WHEN TAKING TURNS. *JG

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2
ODI 545607

FUEL THROTTLE SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR TO THE SPEED CONTROL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

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ODI 715962

VEHICLE VERY UNSTABLE(BOUNCES AROUND ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD). VEHICLE ALSO LUNGES AT SLOW IDLE SPEEDS IN 1ST & 2ND GEAR. *AK

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0
12
ODI 10436146 · 30,000 mi

EXCESSIVE UNDER CARRIAGE/FRAME RUST. SPARE TIRE MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND FELL OFF AT 30,000 MILES. LADDER FRAME CROSS MEMBERS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND FELL OFF AFTER 35000, FRONT PART OF LADDER FRAME WHERE ENGINE MOUNTS IS RUSTED 80% THROUGH BY 41,000 MILES. MOST OF FRAME IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE RUST. UPPER BODY LOOKS FINE, NO RUST ON MAIN BODY, ONLY UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRAME. VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO COLLAPSE. *TR

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ODI 10448484 · 127,000 mi

1999 FORD RANGER WITH 130,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS RUSTED OUT (BOTH SIDES) AND MOUNTING BRACKETS ALSO RUSTED. WENT TO 3 AUTOBODY SHOPS AND NOBODY WOULD TOUCH IT. BUMPER JUST RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES AND SPARE TIRE WELL IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. BUMPER AND SPARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH 2, 1900 LB CHAINS. RANGER RUNS FINE JUST BODY FALLING APART. VERY CONCERNED TIRE, BUMPER MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. GAS TANK ALSO RUSTED BUT NOT LEAKING SO FAR. *TR

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ODI 10485891 · 102,000 mi

STRUCTURE, FRAME RUSTED, FRONT BUMPER RUSTED FROM INSIDE. REAR SPRING SUPORT RUSTED. GAS FILLER DOOR RUSTED. *TR

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0
Vehicle Speed Control00
1
ODI 10052147

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. *NM

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2
ODI 545607

FUEL THROTTLE SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR TO THE SPEED CONTROL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

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ODI 715962

VEHICLE VERY UNSTABLE(BOUNCES AROUND ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD). VEHICLE ALSO LUNGES AT SLOW IDLE SPEEDS IN 1ST & 2ND GEAR. *AK

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1
ODI 711062

SEE E-MAIL EXPLAINING IN DETAIL ([email removed]) 32 FORD IS GIVING US NO SATISFACTION

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1
ODI 545607

FUEL THROTTLE SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR TO THE SPEED CONTROL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

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1
ODI 8011742

VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING. RPM'S SHOT UP TO 6 ON THE GAUGE. VEHICLE ACCELERATION STOP, AND THERE WAS NO THROTTLE CONTROL. BRAKES WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE ABS, OVER DRIVE ,AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER GOT TO A LOCAL GAS STATION AND DIAGNOSTIC READING READ REAR SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMTION.*AK

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
ODI 722952

BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE IN TERRIBLE SHAPE. BOTH TIRES SEEM TO HAVE BELT SEPARATION. THE TRUCK STILL STEERS STRAIGHT, BUT THE TIRES DON'T HOLD THE ROAD WELL AND THEY RIDE EXTREMELY ROUGH. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE MAKES A SLAPPING SOUND AS IT ROLLS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/70SR15 )

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000
1
ODI 711062

SEE E-MAIL EXPLAINING IN DETAIL ([email removed]) 32 FORD IS GIVING US NO SATISFACTION

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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ODI 10436146 · 30,000 mi

EXCESSIVE UNDER CARRIAGE/FRAME RUST. SPARE TIRE MOUNT RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND FELL OFF AT 30,000 MILES. LADDER FRAME CROSS MEMBERS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND FELL OFF AFTER 35000, FRONT PART OF LADDER FRAME WHERE ENGINE MOUNTS IS RUSTED 80% THROUGH BY 41,000 MILES. MOST OF FRAME IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE RUST. UPPER BODY LOOKS FINE, NO RUST ON MAIN BODY, ONLY UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRAME. VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO COLLAPSE. *TR

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ODI 10448484 · 127,000 mi

1999 FORD RANGER WITH 130,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS RUSTED OUT (BOTH SIDES) AND MOUNTING BRACKETS ALSO RUSTED. WENT TO 3 AUTOBODY SHOPS AND NOBODY WOULD TOUCH IT. BUMPER JUST RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES AND SPARE TIRE WELL IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. BUMPER AND SPARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH 2, 1900 LB CHAINS. RANGER RUNS FINE JUST BODY FALLING APART. VERY CONCERNED TIRE, BUMPER MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. GAS TANK ALSO RUSTED BUT NOT LEAKING SO FAR. *TR

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ODI 10485891 · 102,000 mi

STRUCTURE, FRAME RUSTED, FRONT BUMPER RUSTED FROM INSIDE. REAR SPRING SUPORT RUSTED. GAS FILLER DOOR RUSTED. *TR

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ODI 545607

FUEL THROTTLE SYSTEM RECALL REPAIR TO THE SPEED CONTROL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip00
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ODI 840556

VEHICLE REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROX. 20 MPH; CONSUMER INFORMED THAT DRIVER SEAT BELT FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY, BOTH AIR BAGS FAIL TO DEPLOYED AND ABS FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.

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ODI 8011742

VEHICLE WAS GOING 55MPH AND THE ENGINE STARTED RACING. RPM'S SHOT UP TO 6 ON THE GAUGE. VEHICLE ACCELERATION STOP, AND THERE WAS NO THROTTLE CONTROL. BRAKES WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE ABS, OVER DRIVE ,AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER GOT TO A LOCAL GAS STATION AND DIAGNOSTIC READING READ REAR SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMTION.*AK

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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ODI 740761

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 [email removed] OR [email removed].

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

19 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 55,785 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10046515 · 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A HALT, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ALL THE BRAKE HARDWARE IN THE REAR WHEELS RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE REAR CYLINDER TO BLOWOUT. *AK

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ODI 10054359 · 56,570 mi

ON SLIPPERY HARD PACKED SNOW AND/OR ICE ON DRIVING SURFACES, MY 1999 FORD RANGER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL. I HAVE 4 WHEEL ABS. JUST THE IDLE OF THE ENGINE WILL MOVE VEHICLE ALONG, EVEN THOUGH I HAD 2 FEET ON THE BRAKE. *CB

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ODI 10112217 · 85,000 mi

I LOST AIR PRESSURE IN AIR SHOCKS I HAD INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR BRAKE FLUID LINES HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BLADDER ON THE AIR SHOCKS. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ALSO DAMAGED, AND HAD WORN ALMOST THROUGH, WITH ABOUT 75 PERCENT OF THE THICKNESS GONE. I THEN INSPECTED ALL REAR BRAKE LINES, AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED FROM RUBBING ON THE SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND IN ONE SPOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE LINE PASSES THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FRAME, THE LINE WAS ALMOST COMP…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

9 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10096984

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM. CONSUME RBOUGHT A 1999, FORD RANGER WITH 76931 MILE SON IT. SELLER WAS TO FIX TRANSMISSION BEFORE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE HOME. ON 10/14/2003 TOOK VEHICLE TO SCOTT FORD FOR INSPECTION, THEY CLAIME DIT WA SOK…

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ODI 758176

THE SYMPTOM WAS THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS CONTINUED. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REPLACED IT. AFTER THE NEW FUEL PUMP, THE SYMTOM OCCURED AGAIN WITHIN 1 DAY. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS, AND CLAIMS THAT NOTHING ELSE WAS FOUND, AND NO OTHER CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS WERE MADE. AFTER THE SECOND TRIP TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RE-OCCURED.

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ODI 765150

THE TRUCK STARTED STALLING WHEN ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO PASS A TRAILER. AN ACCIDENT DID NOT HAPPEN BUT IT WAS A VERY CLOSE CALL.*AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

7 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 50,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10052986

DOME LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN DOOR IS SHUT. SOMETIMES LIGHT STAYS ON FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS; DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF. *LA

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ODI 10083133

WE HAVE PURCHASED 3 FORD RANGER PICKUPS SINCE 1992 AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HAPPY WITH THEM BUT THIS LAST ONE HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES. ON IT AND WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR CHECK WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DEALER SAID "NEW HEAD GASKET NEEDED". SO WE TOOK IT HOME AND TO OUR OWN PERSONAL MECHANIC AND HE SAYS "NEW ENGINE NEEDED". WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE WITH THESE PICKUPS AND NEVER LESS THAN 250,000 MI. ON THE ENGINES. I JUST WANTED THIS ON RECORD BECAUSE I KNOW IT HAS TO HAVE BEEN FAULTY ENGINE AND ALSO TO LET YOU KNOW THAT EVEN WIT…

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ODI 10106669 · 49,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

6 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 77,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10420256 · 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I WENT OVER SOME BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND TRUCK LURCHED SIDEWAYS SUDDENLY, AFTER THAT THE HANDLING OF THE TRUCK WAS EXTREMELY POOR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TRUCK I SAW THAT THE REAR FRAME OF THE TRUCK FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT BACK WAS SEVERELY ROTTED (THE FRAME HAS ROT HOLES IN IT) AND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT HAD ROTTED OFF THE FRAME. THE TRUCK HAS NO BODY ROT WHATSOEVER AND HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND THE FRAME SHOULD NOT ROT OUT BEFORE THERE IS EVER A SPEC OF RUST ON THE BODY.

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ODI 769497

AFTER HAVING BRAKE JOB DONE AND TIRES ROTATED I WAS DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED. VIOLENT STEERING WHEEL JERKING OCCURRED. PULLED OVER AND CALLED AUTO REPAIR SERVICE WHO HAD JUST WORKED ON VEHICLE TO COME INSPECT. HE SAYS NOTHING THEY DID WRONG, BELTS IN TIRE APPEAR TO BE SEPARATING. NOT BELIEVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO 3RD PARTY WHO SAID SAME THING. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999 FOR RANGER PICK UP. FORD SAYS CONTACT FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE SAYS THAT PROBABLY ISN'T WHAT IT IS BUT WILL SELL ME NEW FIRESTONES WITH PRO-RATE FOR USAGE. THANKS, BUT NO THANKS. D…

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ODI 8005847

WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WILL JERK. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON A REAR DRIVESHAFT.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 98,910 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10199998 · 84,500 mi

1999 FORD RANGER SPORT TRUCK 4 CYL 5 SPEED STICK POWER STEERING , BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONING , CRUISE CONTROL. ONCE IN A WHILE IT WILL ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. WITH FOOT OFF OF THE PEDAL IT WILL KEEP ACCELERATING . THEN IT WILL GRADUALLY COME BACK DOWN IN SPEED. I CAN NEVER TELL HOW LONG IT WILL LAST. USUALLY IT IS A MATTER OF 10-15 SECONDS IT CAN HAPPEN WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS HOT OR COLD. IT SEEMS TO ACCELERATE UP TO ABOUT HIGHWAY RPMS 2500-3000 . IT CAN BE A LITTLE NERVE WRECKING. *JB

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ODI 10266822 · 113,319 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF HER VEHICLE WAS ROTTED. SHE NOTICED A NEWS SOURCE STATING THAT THIS WAS A DANGEROUS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP OTHER THAN THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,319. UPDATED 05/27/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. UPDATED 05/28/09. *JB

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ODI 554528

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME HARD TO MOVE, CONSUMER HAD A HARD TIME KEEPING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10222116

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT HAD HIS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY FORD IS TAKING SO LONG TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. FORD STATED THAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY INSTALLING THE PART, BUT FOR TRUCKS, VANS, AND SUV'S, THEY WOULD NOT START UNTIL JUNE OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN .UPDATED 05/06/08 *BF UPDATED 05/06/08 *TR

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ODI 863918

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST QUIT COLD, AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. RANGER WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 71,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10246858 · 71,000 mi

IN JULY 2008 ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH CODE PO442. PUT NEW GAS CAP ON AND LIGHT WAS OFF UNTIL SEPT 2008 WHEN IT CAME ON AGAIN WITH THE SAME CODE. I CLEARED THE CODE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN OCT 2008 WITH CODE PO455. I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK AND DISCOVERED THE (FUEL FILLER) TUBE IS RUSTED OUT. FUEL LEAKS ON GROUND WHEN FILLING TANK AND THE AUTOMATIC NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. JOHN *TR

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ODI 11257158

FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND BIG HOLES IN THE FRAME. I THINK THERE IS A GAS LEAK AS WELL BUT THE FRAME IS VERY BAD.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b