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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTZR45E88P••••••2008 Ford RANGER
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford RANGER build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
309on the model
101builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 7Electrical System 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMay 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. Several dealers including AutoNation Ford Littleton (8252 S Broadway, Littleton,…
StructureJan 2020
Frame has completely rusted out and is very dangerous to drive
Seat BeltsAug 2018
Front passenger seat belt tearing in half over past 2 years
Power TrainApr 2014
Whilst driving with cruise control on I approached a large hill. I depressed the clutch to down shift & drive up the hill to drive up the hil in a lower gear and without cruise control on. When the clutch was depressed the throttle stuck down/the cruise control clutch disconnect…
Electrical SystemFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2008 ford ranger. The contact stated that the anti theft system engaged without warning. The contact mentioned that instrument panel went completely blank and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there…
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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 1FTZR45E88PA39219 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.