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1FTZR15V1XT••••••1999 Ford RANGER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford RANGER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
564on the model
207builds in total
Most reportedTires 3Visibility 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2008
The contact owns a 1999 ford ranger. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control. He called the manufacturer several times about when the parts will be available and they continue to state that the parts will be available in a few months. There had been no…
Service BrakesAug 2001
One of the bolts holding the brake caliper either sheared off or fell out. The brake caliper rotated and contacted the wheel. This contact cracked the wheel, resulting in nearly instantaneous deflation of the tire and locked the wheel
TiresSep 1999
Wilderness tires original equipment on a 99 ranger. While driving at 55mph the tread separated
VisibilityFeb 1999
Windshield wipers fail to work when they are in use. This causes poor visibility & hazardous driving for the driver. Have contacted dealership only once so far
Visibility
Wiper switch faied in rain storm. Wiper can be activated by hitting switch. This does not last long. Advised by service dept that switches are defective. Defroster failed to heat up. Heat will finally blow after driving truck for long period of time and hitting dashboard
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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 1FTZR15V1XTA63107 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.