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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTZR45E42PB26932 · Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1FTZR45E42P•••••• 2002 Ford RANGER

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford RANGER build (5 vs 2).

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267on the model
125builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3 Electrical System 1 Interior Lighting 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

What owners of this build wrote

Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2019
Transmission stuck in 4x4 low
Power Train Aug 2017
The contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. On several occasions, while making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle also lost power steering functionality and braking ability. Using an obd diagnostic tool, the contact was unable to retrieve a fault code. The…
Electrical System Dec 2007
Door ajar lights is lit on dash and dome light stays on. Sometimes will eventually go off, but eventually comes back on by itself or if jarred
Power Train Jun 2011
2002 ford ranger, automatic, extended cab. Slowing down to pull into parking spot and rear tires lock up, sending truck into skid. Once stopped, cannot move truck, even in neutral
Power Train Jun 2006
2002 ford ranger fx4- automatic transmission. Vehicle had approx. 65k miles at the time of incident. Drove vehicle normally, started noticing "clunking" sound coming from the rear. Mechanic diagnosed as a cracked rear differential unit that was very close to causing axle to 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 1FTZR45E42PB26932 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.