2004 FORD Ranger Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
184 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving on the highway in rainy weather at 60 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road. The contact stated that she could not recount what happened moments after she drove off the road; she did recall that she pulled up to a stop sign and her air bags had deployed. The police arrived at the scene and assisted the contact with moving the vehicle out of the road; a police report was not filed. The contact did not seek medical attention but suffered burns to her right arm and chest. The contact also sustained bruising to her face. The vehicle was towed the next day to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle remained in the possession of the mechanic and had yet to be repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was under recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V306000(Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
Nov 19, 2025
The contact owned a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V788000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
May 23, 2025
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Mar 14, 2024
See attached document for complaint
Mar 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V0810000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Nov 22, 2023
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STRUCTURE
32 complaints
Rear frame rusted and rotted..spare tire fell off entire evap can also..both sides rear frame shock and spring shackles rotted and broke off. Entire frame rotted and broke while driving ..on rear driver side frame rusted rotted and broke ..value of truck is not worth what estimates are ..gas tank hangers rusted and rotted many other pieces of frame rusted rotted through..truck is now unsafe to drive an probably unsellable due to broken rusted rotted frame..
Feb 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The contact stated while doing routine maintenance at a local mechanic, the mechanic found that the rear sub-frame assembly was rusted through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V331000 (Structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
Oct 15, 2021
RUSTED AND ROTTEN OUT FRAME. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN REAL GOOD CONDITION. FRAME IS CRACKED THRU IN A FEW PLACES AND CLOSE TO WERE THE SPRING IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
Apr 21, 2021
2004 FORD RANGER EDGE HAS RUSTED ROTTEN REAR FAME, SHACKELS RUSTED, SHOCKS RUSTED, BED RUSTED UNDER BEDLINER BUMPER FELL OFF. BEAUTIFUL TRUCK WITH NO BODY RUST. THE REAR SECTION OF FRAME IS ROTTEN. FRAME WILL CERTAINLY BREAK DOWN TO MAKE THE TRUCK NOT DRIVEABLE SHORTLY. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A USED FRAME IN THE SALVAGE YARD, BECAUSE THEY ARE ALREADY RUSTED THROUGH. HELP!!!!
Apr 02, 2021
THE FRAME BROKE IN TWO ON SAID VEHICLE.
Sep 30, 2020
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POWER TRAIN
23 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND ALMOST STRUCK OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
May 28, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT 60 MPH REQUIREMENT ON I35 NORTH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE MY SPEED BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ON IT ON INCREASING UP TO 100 MPH. I WAS SCARE OUT OF MY SHOES NOT REALLY KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING ARE KNOWING WHAT I SHOULD DO. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES OVER, AND OVER AND IT STILL DIDN'T LOW DOWN. I WAS AFRAID FOR MY LIFE AND THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME. I FINALLY CAME UP ON AN ACCESS EXIT AND GOT OFF THE FREEWAY, BUT I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC ON THE ACCESS ROAD WAS MERGING AND I WAS EXITING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I JUST STARTED BLOWING MY HORN REPEATEDLY. OTHER PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND ME HAD TO THINK I WAS LOSING MY MIND TO BE DRIVING THAT FAST AND EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY, BUT IT WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL. I TURNED MY TRUCK OFF, BUT IT STILL WAS MOVING FAST. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN I HAD TO ROLL RIGHT THOUGH IT BECAUSE THE TRUCK WOULD STOP. I PUMPED MY BREAKS AGAIN, AND AGAIN, IT SLOWED UP TO SOME DEGREE SO IT DID, I THEN HAD TO SHIFT IT INTO PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. IT ALMOST THROUGH ME OUT OF THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF ME HAVING TO SHIFT INTO PARK TO FORCE IT TO STOP. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE AND I COULD HAVE GOTTEN KILLED ARE KILLED SOMEONE. IT HAS PLACED FEAR IN ME WHEN I'M DRIVING IT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT HAS AFFECT MY POWER TRAIN/TRANSMISSION DUE TO THIS INCIDENT. I FEEL FORD MOTORS SHOULD BE RESPONSIBILITY FOR GIVING ME ANOTHER TRUCK ARE REPLACING MY TRANSMISSION. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 29, 2013
WITH LESS THAN 70K MILES, THE 5 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 FORD RANGER (3.0 2WD) FREQUENTLY REFUSES TO ENGAGE GEARS WHEN COLD. WHEN IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, INCREASING ENGINE SPEED PRODUCES ENGAGEMENT WITH A HARSH THUNK. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW, FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR WHICH THE DEALER PLACED AN ADDITIVE TO PREVENT HARSH SHIFTS AND PREVENT TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. I ASSUME THIS IS A STOPGAP MEASURE TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED ITS WARRANTY PERIOD. INTERESTINGLY, AN AUTOPARTS STORE CASHIER ASKED ME IF I HAD A FORD RANGER BASED ON MY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 09, 2011
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE. I LOOKED DOWN AND MY O/D ( OVERDRIVE ) LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE TRUCK WAS RIDING FINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT GOES INTO GEAR REAL HARD. I AM NOW DRIVING WITH THE O/D OFF WHICH SEEMS TO CONTROL THIS BUT IT IS USING A LOT OF FUEL. *TR
Sep 26, 2010
"O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING. WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT TOLL BOOTH TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED BUT RPM REMAINED HIGH. HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL RPM DROPPED SLOWLY. SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE LEAPED FORWARD. FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET REGARDING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH FORD RANGERS AND EXPLORERS BETWEEN 2002 AND 2004. *TR
Jul 12, 2010
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TIRES
15 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-75, NEAR LAKE CITY, FL., THE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE TIRE. THE TREAD DAMAGED THE REAR, PASSENGER SIDE OF MY FORD RANGER TRUCK. FORTUNATELY, I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. WHEN MY MECHANIC INSPECTED THE REST OF THE TIRES HE DISCOVERED THAT A HALF DOLLAR SIZED CHUNK OF TIRE WAS MISSING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE CONDITION OF THIS TIRE, COUPLED WITH THE OTHER ONE, FORCED ME TO PURCHASE A COMPLETE SET OF NEW TIRES. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I WASN'T VERY HAPPY OVER THIS WHOLE INCIDENT. I AM, HOWEVER, HAPPY/LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND WRITING THIS COMPLAINT TO YOU. P.S., JUST FYI, I AM STILL IN POSSESSION OF ALL FOUR GENERAL TIRES. *TR
Apr 18, 2013
TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER WITH DUNLOP RADIAL ROVER TIRES, LINE SIZE 255/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE HEARD A BANGING NOISED, SHE REALIZED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TREAD AND PART OF THE WIRES SEPARATED WHICH LATER THAT DAY EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,030. PM
May 09, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER EQUIPPED WITH B.F GOODRICH LONG TRAIL TA TIRES, LINE SIZE 235/70/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL THUMPING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED TO CHECK THE TIRES AND FOUND AN ABNORMAL BULGING ON THE TREAD BELT. THE TIRE FAILURE WAS NOT IMPACTED BY A POTHOLE OR ANY OTHER ROAD HAZARD TO CAUSE THE FAILURE. THE REMAINING TREAD DEPTH WAS 1/4 INCHES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 05/03/11*LJ UPDATED 06/03/11
Apr 05, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE SPLITTING AROUND THE RIMS. ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES WERE WEARING AROUND THE RIM. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 21,000. UPDATED 03/17/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/18/09. *JB
Feb 11, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR MICHELIN XC LT4 TIRES, SIZE 225/70R15. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING SOUND. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A FAULTY VALVE STEM. A NEARBY MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FAULTY VALVE STEM. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. AFTER REVIEWING ONLINE COMPLAINTS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE FOR MICHELIN TIRES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 156,651.
Feb 10, 2009
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15 complaints
REAR BRAKES RUSTED, HOLDING SPRINGS RUSTED, SUPPORT PINS FELL OUT AND CAUSED BRAKES TO DRAG AND BECOME WORN AND OVERHEATED WAY BEFORE THEIR TIME CAUSING REPLACEMENT ABOUT 30,000 MILES BEFORE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. COULD HAVE CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Sep 28, 2011
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH MY WIFE DROVE DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY AND LOST HER BRAKES. THE DRIVEWAY IS PITCHED ABOUT 15 DEGREES SO THE TRUCK, A 2004 RANGER WITH 60,000 MILES, PICKED UP SPEED. PUMPING DIDN'T HELP. SHE STEERED THE CURVE THEREBY NOT FLYING INTO THE SHED; SHE AIMED AT A 10 FOOT DEEP FLOWERING BUSH TO AVOID THE STONE WALL AND THE TRUCK WENT THROUGH, MISSED THE ASH TREE, AND CAME TO A HALT 200 FEET DOWN IN THE MEADOW. THERE HAD BEEN NO WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE ABOUT TO FAIL, NO SOFTNESS THAT EITHER OF US NOTICED, NO WARNING LIGHT. THE DIAGNOSIS AT THE DEALERSHIP IS THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER 'FAILED'; NO LINES BROKEN, NO FLUIDS HAVING LEAKED. I CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE WAS NOTHING FORD WOULD DO, EXCEPT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO RECORD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A MASTER CYLINDER SHOULD OUTLIVE THE REST OF A VEHICLE. THERE CAN BE NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. IT IS NOT JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS, LIKE A FLAT TIRE. *TR
Jun 30, 2009
2004 FORD RANGER TRUCK CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY WHEN HE BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AN COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKES BOTH TIMES THE TECHNICIANS FOUND NOTHING. CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WERE NEVER REMOVED TO EXPOSE THE LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDERS. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE FOLLOWING YEAR, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED AT A SLOW PACE AND DISSOLVED THE BRAKE LINING AND CAUSED ALL THE OTHER SPRINGS AND COMPONETS TO RUST AND BREAK. *JB
Mar 28, 2007
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT POOR DESIGN OF BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS , WHEN WEARING WORK BOOTS IF NOT CAREFUL YOU WILL PUSH ON GAS PEDAL AS YOU APPLY BRAKE CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT SLOW DOWN AND AT TIMES ACTUALLY EXCELERATING, THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE , ONCE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DURING HIGHWAY PANIC STOP
Mar 16, 2007
BRAKES WERE IMPROPERLY INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH LED TO UNDO REPAIR BILLS. THE REAR BRAKES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS OF MY 2004 FORD RANGER TRUCK LEAKED FLUID WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LINING AND ALL OTHER SPRINGS & COMPONENTS TO RUST, BREAK AND PARTS TO DETERIORATE. *JB
Mar 15, 2007
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SUSPENSION
13 complaints
FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER THAT HOLDS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAS BROKEN DUE TO RUST.
Aug 18, 2020
THEFRONT SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS ALL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAS BROKEN DUE TO RUST.
Aug 18, 2020
THE FRONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ATTACHES HAS SEPARATED OR BROKEN DUE TO RUST. I WAS HEADED HOME FROM WORK, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WITH NO EXTRA LOAD ON VEHICLE. I HIT A BUMP GOING THRU PARKING LOT N HEARD A POP. I HAD STOPPED AT GAS STATION N SEEN THAT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL N TIRE WERE NOT STRAIGHT UP N DOWN, IT WAS AT A DEGREE OR ANGLE. GOT UNDERNEATH N SEEN THAT SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED ALL THE WAY THRU WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS ATTACHED
Aug 14, 2020
FRAME RAIL NOT FORMED CORRECTLY DEFECTIVE.
Apr 24, 2019
SPRING SHACKLE FELL OFF, FRAME IS RUSTED, READY TO BREAK, CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED OFF.
May 17, 2015
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
I WAS APPROACHING A INTERSECTION WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I ATTEMPTED TO STOP. AS I WAS BRAKING THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE RPMS INCREASED,AND THE ONLY THING I COULD DO WAS TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE AND TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE TRUCK PUSHED ANOTHER VEHICLE INTO THE INTERSECTION,AS I WAS BRAKING. I DID NOT RECEIVE A TICKET,AND A POLICE OFFICER CONFIRMED WHAT I DESCRIBED. *TR
Feb 14, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST ALL POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REBUILT CYLINDER ONE. 36,000 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT CYLINDER ONE FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
Nov 29, 2010
COMPLAINT RELATED TO 2004 FORD RANGER 4.0L V6 SOHC ENGINE WITH 81,000 MILES. ON SEPTEMBER 15TH 2010, I STARTED EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON MY 2004 FORD RANGER. I CHANGED THE PULLEYS THAT HAD BEARINGS THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE NOISE BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. I THEN CHANGED THE BELT AND THE SQUEAK WENT AWAY FOR A WHILE. AFTER ANOTHER 1500 MILES THE SQUEAK WAS BACK AND MORE PRONOUNCED. I INVESTIGATED THIS INCIDENCE AND FOUND THAT THE PULLEY SEPARATED FROM THE HARMONIC BALANCE AND SLID TOWARDS THE TIMING CHAIN CASE. THE BELT WAS NOW RIDING ON THE RUBBER HUB OF THE CRANKSHAFT PART OF THE HARMONIC BALANCE. THE SQUEAK WAS COMING FROM THE BELT RUBBING ON THE SIDE OF THE PULLEY REPLACED HARMONIC BALANCE WITH AFTER MARKET MODEL. OLD PART AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *TR
Sep 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT A VALVE SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND AS A RESULT, A PISTON FRACTURED INTO THE CYLINDER CAUSING THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 39,304.
Jul 26, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON...CALLED THE FORD HOTLINE NO HELP THERE THEY SAID WE WHERE A FEW MILES OVER THE WARRANTY TO COVER THAT PART. SO WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC AND HE NEW IN FIVE MINUTES WHAT WAS WRONG WE HAD PAPERWORK SHOWING THE PROBLEMS FORD WAS HAVING WITH THESES TRUCKS. SO I CALLED THE NEAREST FOR DEALER AND ASKED THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE US SO MUCH TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM WE TOLD THEM WE KNOW THE PROBLEM. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE US OVER 2000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THE TRUCK.SO WE HAD TO HOLD OFF DUE TO THE ECONOMY SO BAD. SO WE TOOK IT 1 WEEK AGO TO OUR MECHANIC FIXED THE PROBLEM COST US 1900 FOR EVERYTHING THEY WHERE DEFECTIVE HEADS VALUES WHERE SINKING INTO THE HEADS CYLINDERS HAD NO COMPRESSION ,SO KNOW WE ARE OUT 1900 TO HAVE THIS TRUCK REPAIRED WHERE ALL OF THIS IS DUE TO FORDS BAD PARTS THEY PUT IN THE TRUCK. FORD SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP US DO TO WE HAD A FEW MILES OVER 70,000 THAT IS BULL IF THEY WOULD HAVE TOLD US ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WE WOULD HAVE TAKEN IT IN WE NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM THEM TELLING US ABOUT THIS DEFECTIVE PARTS. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SURGE FORWARD WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IN WHICH THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 07/20/11*LJ THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWTICH. UPDATED 02/06/12
Jun 03, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN AN OPEN POSITION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT A RESPONSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE WAS DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY HAZARD REGARDING THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,978. UPDATED 09/28/10. *LJ
Jul 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER DID NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE CONTACT CALLS THE DEALER, HE IS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. IN JANUARY OF 2009, HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE, WHICH STATED THAT HE DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE FIRST NOTICE. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2009, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Feb 06, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. HE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION IN AUGUST 2007. EVERY MONTH THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS 04/2000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Mar 06, 2008
WHILE COMING TO A STOP (TWICE) THE FORD RANGER ENGINE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY TO A POINT IT COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HAD ANY TRAFFIC BEEN COMING I WOULD BE A DEAD MAN. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON ACCELERATOR NOR ARE THERE ANY FLOOR MATS IN THIS TRUCK TO GET STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. I'M SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND I KNOW THAT IF I BRING IT TO THE FORD GARAGE THAT ITS GOING TO COST TONS OF MONEY AND THEY ARE GOING TO SAY THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH A CONTROL MECHANISM SOMEWHERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ONCE AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT A MILE. THE SECOND TIME (TODAY) AFTER DRIVING FOR HOURS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME OUT I REALLY AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. *JB
Apr 05, 2006
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
since 2020 i have owned this ford ranger edge and have replaced drivers side exterior door handle 4 times, interior drivers side door handle 2 times and exterior passenger door handle 2 times. they keep breaking at the clip on the left side. It has been so bad that i actually had drivers side interior and exterior door handles break and could not get in on drivers side. It has caused me to be late for work, terminated from one service job, and a lot of stress. I have ordered handles a total of 5 times. Not any have been of quality to be called "Built Ford Tough"
Nov 19, 2025
The since weld behind the cab on drivers side frame completely rotted the frame away this was verified as a defect from a reputable welding shop since then I've not driven it as they said it could snap and cause a very bad accident or cause death or multiple deaths
Nov 18, 2022
Rotted sub-frame-will not pass NY State inspection-This truck has 27,817 miles
Jun 30, 2021
FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY, LARGE HOLES IN THE REAR HALF OF THE FRAME CAN BE FOUND, YOU CAN PUSH YOUR FINGERS THRU THE FRAME IN SPOTS. THE REAR SHACKLE BRACKETS CAME COMPLETELY OFF WITH THE FRAME. CAN MOUNTS AND BED MOUNTS ARE RUSTING/ FALLING OFF. SPARE TIRE WELL FELL OFF WITH SPARE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. CHARCOAL FILTER FELL OFF DURING DRIVING. FRAME IS CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN CAN AND BED. TRUCK ONLY HAS 115770 MILES AND THE REAR HALF OF THE FRAME FROM THE CAB BACK IS LITERALLY FALLING APART.
Nov 20, 2019
FRAME IS RUSTING COMPLETELY THRU IT HAS ONLY 75000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT .I PURCHASED IT FROM A DEALER IN PA AND LIVE IN WV PURCHASED IT IN 2018
Nov 02, 2019
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SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
8 complaints
INCREDIBLE AMOUNTS OF PREMATURE RUST ON FRAME AND SUSPENSION PARTS, SHACKLE BRACKETS RUSTED AWAY COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FRAME IS RUSTING AT AN UNPRECEDENTED PACE!?
Jul 22, 2020
FRAME RUSTED OUT ON PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND FRONT LEAF SPRINF MOUNT. ALSO THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING FUEL TANK WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT. ITS ONLY THE BACK HALF OF THE TRUCK RUSTING OUT THIS BAD. WHERE THE SPARE TIRE GOES IS ALSO COMPLETLY RUSTED OUT AND FELL OFF. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTHLY PAVED ROADS TO AND FROM WORK
Oct 28, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE TIRE STARTED TO FALL OFF DUE TO RUSTING AWAY OF THE MOUNTING APPARATUS. LUCKILY I NOTICED IT WHEN I STOPPED FOR GAS (IT WAS HANGING BY ONLY A BIT OF STILL ATTACHED RUSTED METAL BELOW THE TRUCK) SO I CUT THE CABLE WITH SOME BOLT CUTTERS TO REMOVE THE SPARE AND PREVENT AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER'S SIDE CAB MOUNT SEPARATED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR BOARD FELL OUT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST - MY FOOT WENT THROUGH THE FLOOR. FRAME CRACKED NEAR REAR SHACKLE DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. FRAME CRACKED NEAR DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SHOCK MOUNT DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST - EXCESSIVE PLAY AND NOISES CAUSED BE TO DISCOVER THIS. BED RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT - ABOVE WHEEL WELLS ON BOTH SIDES, CENTER OF BED, FRONT CORNERS. IT CAME OFF THE TRUCK IN SEVERAL PIECES AFTER I PUT MY FOOT RIGHT THROUGH THE CENTER. THE FRAME RUST ISSUES AND SPARE TIRE FALLING OFF COULD BE SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS. I HAVE DRIVEN A NUMBER OF VEHICLES FOR MANY YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED RUST ISSUES LIKE ON THIS TRUCK. WAY BEYOND WHAT IS REASONABLE AND EXPECTED.
Aug 15, 2019
REAR END OF FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. LEAF SPRINGS BROKEN. SPRING SHACKLE BROKE OFF. BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE UNAWARE THERE WAS SO MUCH IRREPARABLE DAMAGE. DAMAGES OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. PIECES OF THE BODY WERE MISSING. EXACT DATE DAMAGES OCCURRED IS UNKNOWN.
Aug 13, 2019
THE REAR BUMPER FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT AND DETACHED FROM VEHICLE. LOADING BRUSH INTO TRUCK BED, STEPPED ON BUMPER, AND IT COLLAPSED. CHECKING THE REAR FRAME, SPRINGS, AND SUSPENSION SHOWS EXTENDED RUST, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Aug 13, 2018
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
THE REAR BREAKS LIGHTS DO NOT WORK BOTH MOVING AND PARKED, BUT THE 3RD UPPER LIGHT DOES WORK. ALL THE OTHER FUNCTIONS WORK FOR THE LIGHTS TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS AND HAZZARD LIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUSES AND THE BULBS. STILL NO CHANGE I HAVE LOOKED UP THIS ACTION ON LINE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME THING LINKING IT TO A FAULTY STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. NHTSA 11V352000. FORD CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL ISSUE WITH 2004 FORD RANGERS.
Oct 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE BURNT THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE WHILE HAVING A THERMOSTAT REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 62,000.
Dec 05, 2011
HORN AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON WHEN I TURN ON HEADLIGHTS ON 2004 FORD RANGER XLT. *TR
Jan 17, 2011
ON 7/25/2010, A PROBLEM SUDDENLY STARTED OCCURRING WITH MY 2004 FORD RANGER EDGE PICKUP. WHEN I TURN ON THE "HEADLIGHTS", THE "WINDSHIELD-WIPERS" IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATE AT HIGH SPEED, AND WILL NOT TURN OFF AS LONG AS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. IN ADDITION, THE "WIPERS" STARTS BY "SHOOTING WATER ON MY WINDSHIELD" ALSO. *TR
Jul 31, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS ON. THE WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE HORN ALSO STARTED HONKING AND THE WINDSHIELD WASHER STARTED SPRAYING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 90,500.
May 19, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING STARTED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,202. *TR UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ
Mar 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH NEEDED BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Jan 23, 2012
2004 FORD RANGER - FUEL CUTOFF INERTIA SENSOR ENGAGES SPORADICALLY AND REQUIRES RESET TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER. POWER STEERING IS LOST WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS AND SURROUNDING TRAFFIC THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, UNDER A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. HAVING A FUEL SYSTEM CUTOFF THAT CAN ENGAGE AT-SPEED DURING NORMAL DRIVING IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *TR
May 09, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER EDGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ONE OF THE FUEL LINES NEAR THE FUEL TANK BURST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD. THE VEHICLE LOST HALF A TANK OF FUEL SO THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CONTACT WAS AFRAID IT MIGHT CATCH FIRE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
May 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGS. AS A CONSEQUENCE, HER RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASED. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH AND INSTALLED A PRESSURE RESET LOCATER KIT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 67,000. UPDATED 01/05/10 *LJ WHEN THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE SWITCH WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND HE WOULD NEED TO INSTALL A RELOCATOR KIT FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH. THE RESET BUTTON IS NOW LOCATED BEHIND THE PASSENGER KICK PANEL WHERE THE FUSES ARE LOCATED. UPDATED 01/05/10. *JB
Sep 09, 2009
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SEATS
6 complaints
SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE SO HIGH THAT THEY PREVENT GOOD VISIBILITY IN REAR VIEW MIRROR OR WHEN LOOKING BACK. *JB
Jan 01, 2006
THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE DRIVER'S SEATS DESIGN DECREASES THE DRIVER'S PERIPHERAL VISION AND INCREASES THE CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE SOLID PIECE INCORPORATING THE HEAD REST WAS SO HIGH THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE SEATS AND THE CEILING OF THE CAB. *SC *JB
Jan 12, 2005
I JUST BOUGHT A 2004 FORD RANGER REGULAR CAB IN AUG 2004. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER A HEAVY RAIN THE WHOLE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WAS WET. IT WAS WET FROM BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTS TO THE FLOOR. IT TOOK A LITTLE OVER A WEEK FOR THE VEHICLE TO DRY OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD A DEFECTIVE WINDOW. THEY DID NOT EVEN HAVE TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK TO TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THEY HAD TO ORDER A NEW BACK WINDOW FOR ME. THE ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM THE SEAT BACK PUSHES OUT THE BACK WINDOW AND WATER CAN GET INSIDE. I AM 6'4" AND I HAVE TO HAVE THE SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK TO DRIVE. WHEN THEY REPLACED THE WINDOW I TALK TO THE AUTO GLASS COMPANY THAT THEY SUB THE WORK OUT TO. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE RANGER REGULAR CABS. HE SAID THAT HE HAS HAD A FEW VEHICLES THAT COME IN EVERY 3 MONTHS TO GET A NEW REAR WINDOW. I HAVE ALSO CALLED FORD AND SPOKE WITH THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY OFFERED LITTLE HELP. MY NEW TRUCK NOW SMELLS LIKE MOLD AND MILDEW, BUT THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THAT, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THEIR FAULT, OR THE WINDOW PROBLEM OTHER THAN REPLACE IT IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. I THINK THAT THE SEAT IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM. NOT ONLY DOES IT PUSH THE GLASS OUT IT ALSO RESTRICTS THE REAR VIEW OF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE SEATS GO ALL THE WAY TO THE CEILING. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A ACCIDENT IF THE SEAT PUSHES OUT THE BACK WINDOW? *NM
Nov 24, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY AND SEAT HEAD REST.*MR NO ANSWER REQUIRED - NO CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED. *MJJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WAS ONE PIECE INCORPORATING INTO THE HEAD REST. THE SEAT BACKS COME VERY CLOSE TO THE CEILING OF THE CAB ALLOWING NO VISIBILITY BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE TOP OF THE SEAT. THE BACK OF THE PASSENGERS SEAT BLOCKED THE VIEW THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR. *JB
Sep 08, 2004
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2004 FORD RANGER EDGE, REGULAR CAB. I AM 5'10", AND SIT WITH MY SEAT AS FAR BACK AS IT WILL GO IN THE TRUCK. THIS, UNFORTUNATELY CAUSED MY REAR WINDOW TO POP OUT OF THE TRUCK. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY SAID THAT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MAKE AND YEAR OF MY TRUCK, AND ALL FORD IS DOING IS REINFORCING THE WINDOWS. THE WINDOWS ARE NOT A PROBLEM, IT IS THE SEAT. THE SEAT WAS NOT DESIGNED CORRECTLY FOR THE TRUCK, BUT FORD IS NOT WILLING TO REDESIGN THE SEATS, RECALL THE TRUCKS, OR UPGRADE TRUCKS TO EXTENDED CABS. THIS POSES A PROBLEM BECAUSE EVEN AFTER THE WINDOW IS FIXED, THE PROBLEM IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. AND "GOD FORBID" I EVER GET INTO A REAR-END COLLISION - WHAT HAPPENS TO MY WINDOW, ME, MY SEAT, ETC?! THIS PROBLEM ENDS UP BEING MORE SERIOUS THAN FORD IS WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND I STRONGLY FEEL THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED. I KNOW FOR A FACT IT IS NOT JUST MY TRUCK WITH THE PROBLEM - A DEALER AND I WENT AROUND TRYING OUT OTHER TRUCKS TO SEE IF THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE LOT, AND SURE ENOUGH, WE PUSHED THE SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK, AND THE WINDOWS POPPED OUT. THIS WAS JUST SITTING IN THE TRUCK!! WHAT HAPPENS IN A COLLISION???*AK
Jul 25, 2004
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VISIBILITY
5 complaints
THE PROBLEM THE WINDSHIELD IS LOWER THAN NORMAL ON THE 2004 FORD RANGER CAUSING THE DRIVER VIEW HARD TO SEE THE STREET LIGHT. *TR
Dec 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER WITH 35000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED HE HAD BLIND SPOTS WHILE CHANGING LANES. HE WOULD LOOK IN HIS MIRRORS AND WOULD NOT SEE ANYTHING BUT THERE WOULD BE A VEHICLE RIGHT NEXT TO HIM. THE CONTACT HAS ADJUSTED THE MIRRORS BUT THAT STILL HAS NOT SOLVED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE FAILURE.
Sep 01, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. WHEN THE CONTACT REDUCED THE SPEED OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPERS CONTINUED TO OPERATE AT A FAST SPEED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO STOP, CAUSING HIM TO DISCONNECT THEM FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE THEN HAD TO RECONNECT THE WIPERS WHEN THEY WERE NEEDED AGAIN. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Jul 24, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE FRONT LEFT SEAT WAS RECLINED TO THE FULL EXTENT; THE BACK OF THE SEAT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE REAR WINDOW, POPPING THE GLASS OUT OF THE SEALS. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.
Oct 11, 2006
RIGHT PASSENGER MIRROR FAILED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. GLASS PORTION ONLY POPPED OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.
May 18, 2005
ENGINE
3 complaints
FORD SOLD THIS TRUCK WITH DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS.
Apr 09, 2016
COME TO A STOP LIGHT ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND HESITATES AT TAKE OFF WONT GO OVER 3MPH FOR 1/4 MILE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING.
Oct 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO IDLE INDEPENDENTLY. THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. UPDATED 12/13/2017*CN
Jul 29, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
FUEL PUMP FAILURE 2004 FORD RANGER,2004 FORD,2006 FORD FOCUS .I HAVE A MECHANIC WHOM HAS REPLACED MANY BUMPS ON FORD VEHICLES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS.I CAN'T SAY WITH CERTAINTY IF THERE ARE SAFETY ISSUES BUT THIS COMPANY [FORD] HAS FAULTY PARTS IN THE PUMPS THEY INSTALL ON THERE VEHICLES. HOW WOULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN VARIOUS MODELS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 30, 2010
MY FORD 2004 ENGINE WILL NOT START. FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE IS DEFECTIVE. EACH TIME BEFORE STARTING I HAVE TO PUSH THIS SWITCH. THIS CAN BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I HOPE MY TRUCK DOES NOT STOP ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY KIDS IN IT. *TR
Jun 16, 2010
FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS ENGAGED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH OR MORE. THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH WAS ENGAGED BY THE PASSENGER'S FOOT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH DID NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT THIS INCIDENT FROM RECURRING.*AK
Nov 16, 2004
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL RUSTED OUT.
Apr 02, 2019
THE FRAME AND ALL ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS ROTTED AWAY. THIS LEFT THE SPARE TIRE DANGLING DANGEROUSLY UNSUPPORTED. THIS ALSO LEFT THE FUEL TANK UNSUPPORTED AND AT RISK OF FALLING AT ANY MOMENT. ALL DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS AND SUSPENSION ARE NO LONGER STABLE AND THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES.
Apr 25, 2017
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TOOK TRUCK FOR STATE INSPECTION AND GARAGE CALLED 2 DAYS LATER,SAID THEY CAN'T INSPECT IT DUE TO FRAME BEING CRACKED IN 2 PLACES AND FRAME IS ROTTED AWAY. TRUCK ONLY HAS 66930 MILES ON IT AND LOOKS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. I WAS SHOCKED WHEN THEY POINTED OUT THE PROBLEMS. I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN UP TO THAT POINT.
Dec 21, 2018
THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK HAS RUSTED OUT AND BROKE APART FROM THE CAB. THE OTHER FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STILL HOLDING UP THE BED, BUT IT WILL SOON GIVE WAY. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, NOR WAS THE VEHICLE ABUSED. I REALIZED THE PROBLEM AFTER I BECAME CONCERNED OVER THE TRUCK BEGINNING TO SWAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING. NOBODY HAS EVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING LIKE IT DID. MY TRUCK IS BASICALLY JUNK NOW. IT IS 10 YEARS OLD AND NEVER HAD ENGINES PROBLEMS NOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS WILL RESULT INTO ANYTHING, BUT THIS NEEDED TO BE FILED IN CASE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR
Aug 15, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 FORD RANGER XLT PICKUP TRUCK WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION. THE BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, ALLOWING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HIT THE FLOOR. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON A SNOW COVERED PARKING LOT. THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD (0 DEG. F) AT THE TIME, AND THE 4X4 SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS I WAS PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPOT, THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR SO THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND THERE WAS NO PULSING SENSATION FROM ABS. AS A RESULT, MY VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A PARKED VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE BOTH DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THIS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. I HAVE TRIED TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM MANY TIMES AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO. THE FORD DEALER IN MY TOWN WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE FAILURE AND DID NOT FIND ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. ALSO THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROLLER ON MY VEHICLE CANNOT BE UPGRADED WITH NEW FIRMWARE. THE DEALER INVOICE FOR THE BRAKE INSPECTION IS ATTACHED. I HAVE FOUND OTHER REPORTS ON FORD AUTO ENTHUSIAST FORUMS OF THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING TO OTHER FORD RANGER AND EXPLORER VEHICLES WHEN THE DRIVER WAS MAKING A TIGHT TURN AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. SO IT SEEMS THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THIS PARTICULAR FORD BRAKING SYSTEM.
Dec 29, 2016
ON NOVEMBER 2, 2012, I WENT TO THE PLACE WHERE I PURCHASED MY TIRES TO HAVE THEM ROTATED AND THE MECHANIC REPORTED TO ME THAT MY REAR DRUM BRAKES WHERE METAL TO METAL. THE NEXT DAY I PULLED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE AND DRUM AND VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS NO LINING ON ONE OF THE SHOES. I PURCHASED A NEW SET OF BRAKE SHOES (10") AT AUTOZONE AND ON NOVEMBER 5, 2012 DROVE TO MY FATHER'S HOME TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SHOES. UPON REMOVAL OF THE OLD SHOES, WE DISCOVERED THAT THE LINING OF THE SHOE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT SAME WHEEL WAS CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE AND COMING OFF ON ONE END. WE ALSO NOTED THAT THE MISSING LINING WAS A BONDED SHOE AND THE CRACKED LINING WAS A RIVETED SHOE. THIS WAS CONFIRMED AFTER INSPECTING THE SHOES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH APPEARED TO BE WEARING NORMALLY BUT THAT SIDE ALSO HAD ONE BONDED SHOE AND ONE RIVETED SHOE. DON'T KNOW WHY THERE WOULD BE A MIX MATCH OF BRAKE SHOE TYPES. THE REPLACEMENT SHOES PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE WERE RIVETED ONLY. I KEPT THE ORIGINAL SHOES FOR ANYONE'S INSPECTION. I RECALL HAVING MY VEHICLE BEING STUCK FROM MOVEMENT AFTER SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, EVEN AFTER REMOVAL OF THE PARKING BRAKE, ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I HAD TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO BREAK FREE. THE BRAKE SHOE PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASON BEHIND THAT HAPPENING. *TR
Nov 07, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
INTERIOR CAB LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. DISCOVERED WHILE DRIVING, CONTINUED EVEN WHEN STOPPED, AND WHILE PARKED WITH IGNITION OFF AND DOORS CLOSED. VERY DANGEROUS IF LIGHT COMES ON DURING NIGHT TIME DRIVING.
Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. *TR
Mar 11, 2013
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
IF I LEFT THE ENGINE IDLE MORE THAN TWO MINUTES IT WOULD NOT PASS THE STATE EMISSIONS TEST. NOW THE EMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WILL NOT GO OFF ANYMORE. ALMOST GOT AN ACCIDENT VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE OVER 20 MPH ANYMORE. I MUST HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE. I WAS TOLD I HAVE TO CHANGE THE HEADS ON THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF POOR QUALITY CAST IRON HEADS THAT WAS USED FOR LIKE THREE YEARS. MY FORD TRUCK IS ONE OF THESE YEARS THEY HAD THE ISSUES. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FIXING IT THIS IS NONSENSE WITH THE LOW MILES I HAVE ON IT. THESE FORDS SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN SUCH GOOD CARE OF THIS TRUCK AND IT STILL LOOKS LIKE BRAND-NEW I HAVE TO FIX IT! PLEASE HELP!!!
May 03, 2016
THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 3.0 V6 MOTORS THAT FORD PRODUCED KNOWN AS THE "VALVE RECESSION" FORD RELEASED OVER 200,000 VEHICLES WITH THESE FAULTY CYLINDER HEADS. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AS THEY SENT OUT A TSB (SERVICE BULLETIN) REGARDING THIS ISSUE BUT YET THEY WONT RECALL THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 19, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING WITH PASSENGER, THE INERTIA SWITCH CAN BE EASILY UNATTACHED OR LOOSENED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO RANDOMLY DIE. IF THE MANUAL VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED, IN BAD TRAFFIC, OR TURNS REQUIRING POWER STEERING, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DANGEROUS. *TR
Jun 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE SEEMED TO BE WATER IN THE FUEL TANK. HE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND THE ENGINE FAILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT ASSIST AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 62,000. UPDATED 12/11/08 *BF THE VALVE SPRING CAME OUT OF THE PLASTIC VALVE COVER. UPDATED 12/11/08. *JB
Nov 17, 2008
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2004 FORD RANGER P/U THAT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. FROM TIME TO TIME (AND GETTING MORE FREQUENT)THE CRUISE WILL NOT WORK AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALSO THE HORN IS INOPERABLE. I KNOW THAT FORD HAS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH CRUISE PROBLEMS , BUT MY TRUCK VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER THOSE BEING RECALLED. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE ,THEY INFORMED ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AS IT WASN'T COVERED.I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER SERVICE AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID TO ME OH YEAH WE GET THAT PROBLEM AND 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES IT'S A SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT WRAPS THE WIRES AND ALONG WITH NO CRUISE OR HORN YOU ALSO LOSE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG PROTECTION!!!NOW THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM,AS HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW TEST THEIR HORN BEFORE DRIVING OUT THE DRIVE AND FOR THAT MATTER REALLY HOW MANY PEOPLE EVEN USE CRUISE CONTROL ON A REGULAR BASIS? I KNOW IN MY CASE THAT IF IT DOES GO IN CRUISE AND I AM GOING DOWN THE NYS THRUWAY AND HAVE TO TAP MY BRAKE FOR SLOW TRAFFIC AND THEN TAP RESUME AFTER TRAFFIC CLEARS AND CRUISE DOES NOT FUNCTION THAT TELLS ME MY HORN ISN'T GOING TO WORK AND MY LIFE COULD BE IN DANGER IF I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY AIR BAG IS ALSO INOPERABLE. *TR
Sep 18, 2008
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLL OVER MORE THAN TWICE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES AND WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Aug 31, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I dropped the vehicle off in April, Bought it off facebook marketplace in March. Since then, I have dropped the vehicle off at Big Star Ford in Pearland texas, and it has been there until today [XXX]. They FINALLy called me to tell me they cannot get parts for this 2017, or the 2023 recall that must be performed, and that I was "Free to come pick my vehicle up from them" It has been over six months with lack of communication, and me sacrificing time to complete in person visits, this is insane. I cannot believe they are still allowed to service vehicles INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oct 01, 2024
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRUCK SURGED FORWARD WHILE BRAKING AT RED LIGHT IF SOME ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM.
Apr 30, 2022
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE BUMPER AND SPARE TIRE CAME OFF ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Aug 27, 2018
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE REAR SPRING SHACKLE, BRACKET RUSTING AND FALLING OFF. THE GAS TANK BRACKETS RUSTED AND CAUSIING TANK TOO FALL OFF THE REAR FRAME ROTTED MAKING TRUCK UNSAFE FOR DRIVING ON THE ROAD THE FRONT FRAME OF TRUCK IS OK NO PROBLEM.IT IS JUST THE REAR FRAME RUSTED THRU.THE TRUCK WAS MAKEING A THUMPING NOISE AND WHEN I STOPED I HAD NOTICED THAT THE SPRINGS HAD BROKE THRU BED OF TRUCK PROMPTING ME TOO INSPECT FURTHER WHY THIS HAPPENED AND THAT IS WHEN I FOUND ALL THE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE FRAME.AND THE TANK.
Jan 28, 2018
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME, SPINDLES, RACK AND PINION, DIFFERENTIAL AND WHEEL RIMS. VEHICLE HAS 48K ON ODOMETER. CAUSE:(UNKNOWN)
Nov 01, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY, MY VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER. WAS VERY SCARY BECAUSE IT WAS AT NIGHT. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND POWER WAS LOST. PULLED OFF FREEWAY INTO GAS STATION. CHECKED FLUIDS, ETC.. UPON TRYING TO LEAVE, VEHICLE WAS SPUTTERING WITH NO COMPRESSION. I DID NOT THINK I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT HOME. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I TRIED AGAIN, THIS TIME GIVING VEHICLE MORE GAS. IT SEEMED TO DO A LITTLE BETTER. BUT, EVERY TIME I HAD TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, VEHICLE WAS SPUTTERING AND ACTING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT. WAS VERY NERVE RACKING, AS I WAS AFRAID OF BEING REAR ENDED BY CARS THAT WERE BEHIND ME. NOW EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN TO WHERE VEHICLE IS IN IDLE, IT ACTS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT ON ME, WHICH MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS. HAD A MECHANIC INSTALL NEW PLUGS, NEW INJECTOR, COIL PACKAGE AND VEHICLE IS STILL DOING BADLY AND RUNNING VERY ROUGH. ENGINE LIGHT STILL COMES ON AFTER HAVING ALL THESE NEW PARTS INSTALLED. MECHANIC ALSO RECOMMENDED USING A GAS ADDITIVE AND FILLING TANK WITH PREMIUM GAS, WHICH I DID. STILL RUNNING ROUGH. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, HAVE FOUND OUT THAT FORD RANGERS, YEARS 2004 THROUGH 2006 ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 66,362 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE KEPT MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAS NOT DONE A RECALL YET. I FEEL THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE AND THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES. EITHER I WILL HAVE TO BUY A NEW ENGINE OR A NEW VEHICLE, WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL AND PAY FOR WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, AS THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW ENGINE OR NEW VEHICLE, WHEN MY 2004 RANGER HAS LOW MILEAGE AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED THE WHOLE TIME THAT I HAVE HAD IT. IT IS THE 3.0 VULCAN ENGINE. PLEASE HELP.
Jul 10, 2017
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT
Mar 09, 2017
STEERING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE PROLBEM WITH THIS TRUCK SEATING AT THE LIGHT THE SEAT SEEMS LITTLE BE HIGH CAN NOT SEE THE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT IF YOU THE FIRST ONE, SECONDLY THE TURNING RADIUS IT IS TERRIBLE WHEN YOU TURN TO THE LEFT ONLY GOES 3/4 OF THE WAY WHILE OTHER TRUCKS CAN TURN 180 DEGREES ONE WAY IT IS FINE TO THE LEFT BUT TO THE RIGHT NOT GOOD. THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE OWN THE TRUCK.
Dec 23, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER SHORT DRIVE, AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. NEXT DAY TRUCK STARTED RIGHT UP. DEALER COULD FIND NO ISSUES. SEVERAL WEEKS AND 2000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. FOUND FUEL INERTIA SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MELTED. FELL APART WHEN REMOVING. PURCHASED NEW SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR PIGTAIL. FORTUNATELY FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER STOPPING AND SHUTTING DOWN. COULD CAUSE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IF FAILURE OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETHING IS CAUSING AN OVERHEAT CONDITION IN THIS SWITCH/CONNECTOR.
Jul 09, 2016
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
JULY 19, 2015 RE: NHTSA RECALL 04V331000 JULY 15, 2004. ON JUNE 18, 2015, BERGLUND FORD OF BEDFORD, VIRGINIA REFUSED TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FRAME PART EXISTS THAT COULD RUPTURE THE GASOLINE TANK DURING A SIDE IMPACT TYPE OF COLLISION. 1. A VISUAL INSPECTION IS THE ONLY METHOD TO DETERMINE IF THE RECALL HAZARD EXISTS. 2. FORD'S COMPUTER RECORDS CAN ONLY INDICATE IF AN INSPECTION HAS OCCURRED. 3. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE LOGICALLY IF THE RECALL HAZARD EXISTS BY USING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. AT THE TIME OF MY REQUEST FOR AN INSPECTION, I WAS PREPARED TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT HAS ELAPSED. ALSO, WHEN I REQUESTED THE INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AND FUEL TANK, I BECAME AWARE OF AN AIR BAG RECALL THAT HAD BEEN RECENTLY PUBLISHED FOR MY MODEL OF LIGHT TRUCK. BERGLUND FORD REFUSED TO ADDRESS EITHER RECALL SITUATION FOR ME BECAUSE, "THE COMPUTER DID NOT CALL FOR IT." I MAY OWN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS VEHICLE THAT COULD KILL THE OCCUPANTS DURING A COLLISION BECAUSE OF 2 FEDERAL SAFETY RECALL ISSUES THAT HAVE EXISTED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. (THE FUEL TANK/FRAME AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG). BERGLUND FORD HAS VIOLATED FEDERAL LAW AND I REQUEST YOUR ASSISTANCE TO REMEDY THIS. THANK YOU.
Jul 19, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANNY DROPPED DOWN CAUSING VIBRATION AND VEHICLE PULLED OFF ROAD AND TOWED. FOUND 2 CROSS SUPPORTS ROTTED AND SEPARATED ALSO.BODY OF TRUCK IS LIKE NEW. FRAME UNSAFE. TOYOTA RECALLED FOR THIS SAME REASON. FORD NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE ALSO. *TR
Mar 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON 4 NOVEMBER 2014 I WAS REFERENCING THE CURRENT AIR BAG ISSUE WITH FORD VEHICLES. WHILE REVIEWING CURRENT RECALL ON 04 RANGERS I NOTICED NHTSA RECALL #11V3520000> THE DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLES MALFUNCTIONS ACCURATELY DESCRIBES A SAME ISSUE I AM CURRENTLY HAVING WITH MY RANGER.IE, WHEN SHIFTING FROM P TO D OR D TO R A FUSE WILL BLOW CAUSING MY TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND CRUISE CONTROL TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALL NOTICES FOR MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER. I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE RECALL VIN DATABASE OR IF THE PARAMETERS SHOULDN'T BE EXPANDED TO COVER MORE APPLICABLE VEHICLES. IN ADDITION THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MAKE VEHICLE AS MINE YET THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOESN'T SHOW ANY RECALLS FOR MY PARTICULAR VIN. *TR
Nov 10, 2014
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY SPARE TIRE AND TIRE FRAME FELL OFF. AFTER PICKING EVERY THING OUT OF THE ROAD I NOTICED MY FRAME WAS GONE, MY RIGHT REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE REST OF THE FRAME. THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE IS GONE. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW AND TOOK CARE OF IT. THE LAST TWO YEARS RUST IS OVERWHELMING THE TRUCK..BASICALLY THE TRUCK IS SCRAP WITH A LITTLE OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES. TRIED CALLING FORD BUT ...I NEVER COMPLAIN BUT I GOT ROBBED..... *TR
May 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT STOPS FLASHING WHEN TURNED ON DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. WHEN THE SIGNAL IS SWITCH IS TURNED ON TO ACTIVATE THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIGNALS, THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH AS THEY NORMALLY WOULD BOTH INSIDE THE CAB OR OUTSIDE ON THE SIGNAL LIGHTS. IN REVIEW OF PREVIOUS RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES ON THE WWW.RECALL.GOV WEBSITE, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V352000, AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 11C18 SEEM TO COINCIDE WITH THE ISSUE I AM HAVING ALTHOUGH MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED VIA ITS VIN NUMBER. THE RECALL DETAILS: "THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE." I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE RECALL CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 31, 2013
WHEELS
1 complaint
BOLTS SHEARED OFF EXCEPT TWO NEXT TO EACH OTHER DROVE SLOWLY TO DEALER BILL PRERRIE FORD THEY FIXED AND CHARGED FOR A DESIGN FLAW ALLEGING OVER TORQUING OF LUGS WHICH SHOULD STRIP THREADS ONLY AND WAS DONE CORRECT BY GOODYEAR WITH TORQUE WRENCHES. A OFF ROAD TRUCK SHOULD BE OVER DESIGNED. THE WHEEL COULD HAVE COME OFF. FORD DID NOT REFUND REPAIR COST. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BOLT BREAK WHEN OVER TIGHTENED THE THREADS STRIP. WHEEL NOISE VIBRATION SIGNALED DEFECT NO ROAD HAZARDS EG. POTHOLES WERE HIT. *TR
Nov 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE SRS PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH HAS A LIGHTBULB THAT IS HARD WIRED INTO THE BOARD INSIDE THE SWITCH MODULE. IT HAS A RELATIVELY SHORT LIFE SPAN, AND WHEN THE BULB BURNS OUT IS CAUSES THE MODULE TO DEACTIVATE THE SRS AIRBAGS IN BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THIS CAUSES THE OCCUPANT(S) TO BE UNPROTECTED AS THE AIRBAGS CANNOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURRENCE OF THIS IN MY VEHICLE IN THE LAST 4 YEARS, AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GLEAN IN ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS A "KNOWN" PROBLEM...AND NO DOUBT ONE THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS AWARE OF, OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE PROBLEM, AS I PERSONALLY HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY. FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S WILLFUL NEGLECT TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION BY NOT CHANGING THE SWITCH TO ALLOW FOR THE EASY AND INEXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF A $1.00 LED LIGHTBULB TO ALLOW EITHER THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE OR A QUALIFIED AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC WITH THE CAPABILITIES OF TESTING FOR THE CONTINUITY OF THE DEVICE IS BEING DONE FOR THE GREED OF THE BOTTOM LINE, AND THEIR TOTAL LACK OF CARE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S). I HAVE PERSONALLY PLACED A CALL, AND LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE ON 10/29/13, FOR [XXX], FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S GENERAL COUNSEL, TO CALL ME TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE, WITHOUT THE DECENCY OF A RETURN CALL IN OVER 24 HOURS. IN THE EVENT THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DEFECT AS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT...WHICH TO CORRECT EACH TIME COSTS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE SOMEWHERE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $150.00 TO $200.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT "OEM" PART AND LABOR, AND ALSO DOES NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE (2) EXPENSES, I WILL FILE A SUIT IN U.S.FEDERAL COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE ACTUAL, COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AS WELL AS THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING THIS TO BE A "CLASS" FILING. *TR
Oct 30, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SUN OR ANY FORM OF LIGHT WOULD STRIKE THE WINDSHIELD, THE CONTACT WAS BLINDED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FINAL SHEET IN BETWEEN THE TWO PLATES OF GLASS HAD DEVELOPED BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Aug 08, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREQUENTLY EITHER DO NOT WORK AT ALL OR WILL STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. CONDITION COMES AND GOES WITH NO APPARENT WARNING OR TRIGGER. CONDITION OCCURS IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER OR OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TR
Oct 06, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
RECENTLY I ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 FORD RANGER. THE HARMONIC BALANCE PULLEY CAME APART. THE WEBSITE CARCOMPLAINTS.COM HAS AT LEAST 14 INCIDENCE OF HARMONIC BALANCE FAILURE ON OTHER FORD MODELS. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND VERIFY MY FINDINGS? IN MY OPINION, THE PROBLEM HAS SERIOUS SAFETY RAMIFICATIONS BECAUSE OF THE SYSTEMS INVOLVED. THE HARMONIC BALANCE PULLEY DRIVING THE SERPENTINE BELT THAT POWER THE STEERING AND BRAKE PUMPS. THE LOSS OF BOTH PUMPS HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE LOSS OF THE SERPENTINE BELT WILL ALSO CAUSE OVER HEATING. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD INSPECT AND MAKE REPAIRS TO THIS COMPONENT ON ITS VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. *TR
Sep 22, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TWO DAYS AGO I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY FUEL FILTER. AFTER DOING SO I NEEDED TO RESET THE "FUEL SHUT OFF" SWITCH. THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE SOLVED, BUT IT WASN'T!! NOW MY TRUCK JUST STOPS RUNNING AS I'M DRIVING AND I NEED TO PULL OVER AND PUSH THE FUEL SWITCH AGAIN! WHEN IT STOPS ALL OF MY POWER IS SHUT OFF...THIS IS SO FRIGHTENING AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE JUST SINCE I CHANGED THE FILTER TWO DAYS AGO. I'M AFRAID TO EVEN DRIVE MY TRUCK NOW. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH HAS A SHORT IN IT. NOW I AM GOING TO HAVE TO PAY A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT AND WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH THAT WILL RUN ME? SHAME ON THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY, I'VE ALWAYS TRUSTED THEM BUT I GUESS IT'S TIME TO SWITCH... *TR
Jun 29, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE INERTIA SWITCH ON MY 2004 FORD RANGER TRIPPED 4 TIMES IN ONE DAY, AFTER I HAD IT TOWED 30 MILES, THINKING MY FUEL PUMP HAD DIED. *TR
Jun 04, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2004 FORD RANGER, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUTS-OFF. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL DEALERS AND AUTO SHOPS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Feb 24, 2010
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 FORD RANGER, ONLY HAD 60,000 KM'S ON IT, DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 80 KMPH, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE BROKE, AS I WAS GOING OVER A BRIDGE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND STRIKING A BRIDGE, TEARING UP 20 FEET OF GUARD RAIL AND RAILING 5 TIMES. THE AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY AS THEY SHOULD HAVE AS FRONT BUMPER HIT BRIDGE RAIL DIRECTLY. WAS CLEANED UP BY POLICE AND TOW COMPANY. INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVE THEY MAY HAVE SCRAPED IT AS THEY DID NOT WANT IT ON THE ROAD AGAIN. *TR
May 18, 2009
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING DETAILS: ON APRIL 26, 2008, A MINOR RHYTHMIC SQUEAKING SOUND WAS NOTICED FROM BENEATH VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. ON MAY 3, 2008, UPON RAISING VEHICLE ON LIFT, MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING BRAKE ROTOR, ABS COMPONENT AND HUB DROPPED FROM VEHICLE. AN ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS NEEDED (+$500). AS AN EMT WHO RESPONDS TO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS IN THIS RURAL STATE IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER I WAS FLOORED TO THINK HOW CLOSE I WAS TO DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE RANGER. BASED UPON OTHER REPORTS (ODI CASE NUMBER: 10155010) I CONSIDER MYSELF FORTUNATE, THANK GOD. *TR
May 12, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
04 FORD TRUCK RANGER( FORD REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY)**CC THE CONSUMER REPORTED A BINDING/SEIZING PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERN. THE SECOND INCIDENT THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE COST FOR NEW BRAKES WAS $777.96. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL CYLINDERS, BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE WAS REPLACED *JB
Jan 17, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LATCH FOR THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE LATCH WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE. IT USED TO LOCK, BUT HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. WHILE ON THE FREEWAY THE HOOD DETACHED AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO THE DEFECT. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED DUE TO THE HOOD AND THE HOOD ALSO BECAME DENTED.
Jul 17, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN IDLE, THE ENGINE REVVED AND LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 6-15-06 THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS ON. DEALER LUBED THE LOCKS AND LATCHES. *TT
May 18, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 40MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT STOPPED SHORT. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO ACCELERATE RATHER THAN SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A DIRECT REAR END COLLISION, BUT CLIPPED THE VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT REAR BUMPER. BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED ONLY MINOR DAMAGE. THE POLICE FILED A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED TWO PREVIOUS FAILURES WITH THE BRAKES, BUT NO ACCIDENTS RESULTED IN THE OTHER INCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS.
Jan 23, 2006
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SEAT BELT PROBLEM. 2004 FORD RANGER 2 WHEEL DRIVE. V-6, EXT CAB, THE SEAT BELT ALARM DOES NOT WORK AFTER IT IS DRIVEN A FEW HUNDRED FEET, CAN UN-BUCKLE BELT WITH NO INDICATION IT IS UN-BUCKLED, DRIVER AND PASSENGER BELT, VERIFIED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER RANGER AT THE DEALER, FORD MT CO KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I NOTIFIED THEM AND RECEIVER A PHONE CALL ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THIS MAY BE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH 04 RANGERS AND IS SAFETY RELATED. *JB *NM
Jan 11, 2006
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
ROLLOVER; DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN; SPOOL OUT OF SEATBELT.
Aug 26, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT: 2004, FORD, RANGER XLT, FRONT BRAKES ON DRIVER'S SIDE ARE GRABBING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TWICE. CONSUMER CAN MASH THE BRAKES DOWN, AND HEARS A GRINDING SOUND. DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT THE TRUCK, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. WHEN THE WEATHER IS COOL THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE FREEZING UP. ALSO, HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP, WHO STILL COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRUCK WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAL WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE OWNER TOLD THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX WHAT EVER NECESSARY, AND THE SEAL WAS NOT FIXED. THE VEHICLE HAS 40,000 MILES.
Jun 27, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WAS BACKING DOWN PART OF MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS FAIRLY STEEP. WHEN REACHING POINT WHERE WANTED TO STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT BUDGE SO 2004 FORD RANGER CONTINUED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNTIL HITTING TREE IN ITS PATH. IT STOPPED THEN! DAMAGE WAS $4,000 AND SOME. TRUCK IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WITH A LITTLE MORE THAN 12,000 MILES USE. FORD SAID COULDNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. BODY SHOP REPAIRED BED.
Jun 20, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TRUCK HAS BEEN SENT TO THE SHOP THREE TIMES ALREADY; 1. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, BACK WINDOW POPPED OUT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON-----PUT IN NEW VALVE BODY IN, PUT WINDOW IN AND RESET CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.*AK 2. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON------NEW PURGE VALVE CANISTER IN ENGINE, FUEL PUMP, NEW FUEL TANK. 3. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS(TRANSMISSION SLIPS), REAR WINDOW OUT AGAIN. 2. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, CHECK ENGI
Jan 27, 2005
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2004 FORD Ranger, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2004 FORD Ranger 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2004 FORD Ranger Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2004 FORD Ranger dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your FORD dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2004 FORD Ranger have?
The 2004 FORD Ranger currently has 403 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 FORD Ranger?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 FORD Ranger are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 FORD Ranger problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 FORD Ranger comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2004 FORD Ranger?
You can report safety problems with your 2004 FORD Ranger directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2004 FORD Ranger VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2004 FORD Ranger reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2004 FORD Ranger. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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