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1FTZR45EX4P••••••2004 Ford RANGER
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Ford RANGER build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
355on the model
142builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Suspension 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionAug 2020
The front subframe where the lower control attaches has separated or broken due to rust. I was headed home from work, under normal driving conditions, with no extra load on vehicle. I hit a bump going thru parking lot n heard a pop. I had stopped at gas station n seen that…
StructureMay 2020
The contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at solomon ford, llc (502 national pike w, brownsville, pa 15417 (724) 785-5500), the technician informed the contact that the subframe was rusted and may detached from the vehicle soon. The…
Air BagsAug 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V788000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Service BrakesJan 2005
When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2004
The engine controller tends to hold the engine speed between 2000 and 2500 RPM when my foot is not touching the accelerator pedal. This behavior is most obvious when the clutch is depressed while changing gears. The engine RPM is held artificially high (way above normal idle)…
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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 1FTZR45EX4PA65895 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.