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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
4725–50K
6250–75K
5175–100K
71100–150K
33150K+
282 reports with mileage · 388 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Tires. Review the 139 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 105 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
86 crash reports12 fire reports64 injury reports
What owners actually said
670 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2004
Electrical System
WATER INTRUSION ISSUE ON CONNECTORS 309 AND 304 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. THESE CONNECTORS PROVIDE VEHICLE SPEED INFORMATION TO THE 4WABS MODULE 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE THE DSS PROVIDES VEHICLE SPEED TO THE 4WABS. THIS INFORMATION IS USED FOR OTHER MODULES SUCH AS PCM FOR TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WATER IN THIS CONNECTOR …
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WATER INTRUSION ISSUE ON CONNECTORS 309 AND 304 UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT. THESE CONNECTORS PROVIDE VEHICLE SPEED INFORMATION TO THE 4WABS MODULE 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE THE DSS PROVIDES VEHICLE SPEED TO THE 4WABS. THIS INFORMATION IS USED FOR OTHER MODULES SUCH AS PCM FOR TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WATER IN THIS CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE ERRONEOUS CODES AND DRIVABILITY ISSUES. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10052975
35,450 miles · Jan 6, 2004
Power Train
AT LESS THAN 36,000 MILES, AND AT JUST 4 YRS OLD, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AND A CELANOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 2 SENSORS. FORD SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT RELEASE ANY DATA AS TO HOW MANY FORD RANGERS HAVE REQUIRED THE TRANSMIS…
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AT LESS THAN 36,000 MILES, AND AT JUST 4 YRS OLD, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AND A CELANOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 2 SENSORS. FORD SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT RELEASE ANY DATA AS TO HOW MANY FORD RANGERS HAVE REQUIRED THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. IN ADDITION, FORD WILL NOT COMMENT AS TO WHETHER THE ISSUE IS EVEN BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE ENGINEERS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT FORD IS AWARE OF BUT IS NOT WILLING TO CORRECT AT THIS TIME BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BY LAW.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10052486
22,950 miles · Dec 31, 2003
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE TO MAKE A QUICK STOP ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL BENT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES PREVENTING ME FROM STOPPING IN TIME TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE TRUCK DID NOT SKID NOR DID THE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS ACTIVATE.
NHTSA ODI #10051427
74,000 miles · Dec 23, 2003
Steering
WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10051956
69,000 miles · Dec 19, 2003
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
SEAT BELT IN MY 2000 FORD RANGER DIDN'T WORK IN MY CRASH AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10050793
52,523 miles · Dec 10, 2003
Power Train
WHEN LEAVING A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE A LOUD SOUND BEFORE THE VEHICLE MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT AN UPDATED DRIVESHAFT WAS NEEDED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10050341
50,000 miles · Dec 9, 2003
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED WHIPLASH.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10050296
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE SIZE OF THE TIRE DOT# IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH
NHTSA ODI #10050027
34,000 miles · Dec 2, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING A TIRE BLOWOUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10049909
35,000 miles · Nov 21, 2003
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH WENT OVER SPEED BUMP, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER STATED "NO WAY SIR" YOUR SPEED WAS PROBABLY MORE THAN 10 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L OHC ENGINES. ENGINE COOLANT CIRCULATION THROUGH THE HEATER CIRCUIT IS PREVENTED BECAUSE OF A PLUGGED HEATER RETURN TUBE (WATER PUMP INLET TUBE) AT THE WATER PUMP. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT OF NO HEAT IN THE HEATER CIRCUIT, DEFROST PERFORMANCE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PLUGGED HEATER WATER RETURN TUBES.
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