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1FTZR15E41P••••••2001 Ford RANGER
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2001 Ford RANGER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
408on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Steering 1Power Train 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2007
The contact owns a 2001 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle will be unsafe to drive if the speed control switch is deactivated because it will also deactivate the ABS, which could then cause a crash. The manufacturer stated that the part will be unavailable until…
Power TrainDec 2003
2001 ford ranger 4.0 automatic. Erratic shifting during cold weather until the vehicle warms up. Have talked to many others and the problem according to some dealers is the transmission cooler is placed to far foreward of the radiator and the transmission fluid gels during cold…
SuspensionSep 2003
Dt: the caller said both front ball joints were defective. The vehicle was making noises in the front end. This was the only indication that something was wrong. The dealer told the consumer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. An independent mechanic told the consumer…
StructureNov 2002
Ford made a extended cab with back doors. By ford eliminating the b-pillar or post. Front door is just latch to the rear door without a post to support it. Which can result in minimal strength and protection against side impacts
SteeringSep 2001
Nut came off tie rod and tie rod disengaged from passenger side front wheel while pulling up to my house, one mile after getting off the freeway
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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 1FTZR15E41PB53710 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.