Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / RANGER / 2000

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 003267626 Incident Date: Dec, 14 2003
Consumer's City: HENDERSON Consumer's State: NV
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: RANGER Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FTYR14V2YT Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 25 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 12 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I had a battery that went out in 7/2003 could have been a 50/50 chance of weather related. in september of 2003 compressor was replaced. please note my vehicle only had appx 26,000 miles. in december, i took it into the dealership and was told that the bearings to the alternator were worn out. the vehicle only had 29,500 on it. dealer informed me that it is very, very unusual for this too occur. my vehicle is out of warranty and who knows when this could have actually started. noticed there were a few other issues about alternaters. dealership very helpful. ford just doesn't seem to care and brushes it off that it isn't their problem. think that most of the time ford seems to relate this issue to wear & tear. i believe there is more than meets the eye. most people aren't aware they can file a claim w/you. please provide me any assistance. it would greatly be appreciated. one last note, when i spoke w/ford rep they told me if i purchased a few more high end vehicles, perhaps they would warranty this. ford should be happy that this person doesn't work in their marketing dept. ;)...thanks for any assistance you can provide. *ak