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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTCR14A6TPA47704 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTCR14A6TP•••••• 1996 Ford RANGER

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 1996 Ford RANGER build (4 vs 2).

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322on the model
164builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Interior Lighting 1 Electrical System 1

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Air Bags Dec 2002
Vehicle was at a complete stop and was hit on the driver side by another vehicle, and only the driver side air bag deployed, and burnt the driver face. Please provide more details. Ts
Service Brakes Aug 2000
No summary listed for above vehicle
Electrical System Jun 2000
While driving, chime would go off. Driver would jiggle the key in the ignition switch to get it turned off. Dealer was not notified at this time. *ak consumer states that the key will also come out of the switch while the vehicle is running
Service Brakes Jun 2000
Intermittent problem with the courtesy lights and trunk cargo lights staying on while driving or parking. Blower motor would come on and go off while the switch are in the off mode or in the on mode. Dealer and manufactrer were not notified at this time. *ak the ABS brakes lock…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTCR14A6TPA47704 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.