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1FTZR45E32P••••••2002 Ford RANGER
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford RANGER build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
267on the model
125builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 4Vehicle Speed Control 3Structure 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJun 2021
Rear shake bracket rusted off
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2014
The 2002 ford ranger was coming to a complete stop at about 3 mph, when all of a sudden the truck accelerated really high. I threw the gear selector into neutral and it continued to race but the wheels were no longer spinning, I hit the gas pedal and then threw it back into…
Exterior LightingSep 2013
2002 ford ranger, consumer stated his issue deals with the cruise control, which worked sporadically. *bf the consumer stated when he pressed the button for the cruise control, the green light would flash, but it would not engage. Two months ago, the brake lights stopped…
TiresSep 2010
Purchased p245 75r 16 definity dakota a/t tires form pepboys 02/08/2009. I have had them in to be checked about 3 time for being out of balance and keep ask them are the tire belt and are tread defected. The tires seem to vibrate constantly even after a new balance. I have ask…
SuspensionJan 2013
Frame is rusted and rotting away, bought it from dealer 1/21/2015. Found out truck was in bad shape 1/23/2015 after getting oil change from local shop
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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 1FTZR45E32PA10279 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.