Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / RANGER / 2005

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007109866 Incident Date: May, 01 2007
Consumer's City: NORCO Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: RANGER Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 25 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Feb, 21 2007
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I am the owner of a 2005 ford ranger there was a problem with the transmission. it was taken to the dealer after approximately 5 days we were able to pick the ford up and the transmission was replaced. shortly after this the vehicle started to shut down while driving for no apparent reason .during one of these times it shut down i was rear ended,it was taken back to the dealer was there for 3 days, and they said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle as they could not duplicate the problem the dealer informed me the vehicle had no problems, and was very safe to drive. also, i contacted ford , and was informed there have been no other complaints of the 2005 ford ranger just shutting down. this vehicle was far from safe not only for the driver and any passengers but also for other drivers on the road. as it just shut off when it wantedf. *ak