Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Ranger / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126433 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger 4.0l 4wd at. two of the six valve seats in the engine dropped causing the engine to lose compression after less than 70k miles.
007126432 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger 4.0l 4wd at. two of the six valve seats in the engine dropped causing the engine to lose compression after less than 70k miles.
007123407 FORD RANGER 2003 Was driving on state hwy.20 @ 615pm, when i noticed no power when i pressed on the accelerator, rpm shot to 4000, then dropped down with no power,cars
007123406 FORD RANGER 2003 Was driving on state hwy.20 @ 615pm, when i noticed no power when i pressed on the accelerator, rpm shot to 4000, then dropped down with no power,cars
007115317 FORD RANGER 2003 On august 4th,2007 my ford truck would not start. i had stopped at walgreens to pick up aspirin and upon returning to my truck, it would not start. as
007114121 FORD RANGER 2003 My husband was driving down the road and his 2003 ford ranger fx4 5-speed gave a small lurch and a "stutter". since he was right there at his
007110085 FORD RANGER 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford ranger. while decelerating at 10 mph, all of the fluid spilled out from the clutch cylinder or either a failed hose
007109905 FORD RANGER 2003 2004 ford ranger- tsb 4-17-9 * grabbing condition from rear drum brakes customer states that the problem is more pronounced in the rain**cc the
007108088 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving north on i-17 headed to flagstaff, az, at 60+ mph, the engine on my 2003 ford ranger suddenly cut out without any warning. this caused
006097772 FORD RANGER 2003 Two things on my 2003 ford ranger supercab 2 wd : 1.) front brakes are bad, and continue to be bad, due to bad design of front rotors. the
006097771 FORD RANGER 2003 Two things on my 2003 ford ranger supercab 2 wd : 1.) front brakes are bad, and continue to be bad, due to bad design of front rotors. the
007094626 FORD RANGER 2003 TRUCK BUCKS/JERKS DURING DRIVE CYCLE WHEN IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, RPM ~2500. *JB
007091425 FORD RANGER 2003 I have a 2003 ford ranger in which the air bag warning light was malfunctioning. at different times it would come on, stay on for a long time, weeks,
005085212 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal, a sound of metal on metal was heard. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the
006079405 FORD RANGER 2003 A failed roller rocker destroyed a cam and lifter after only 66,000 miles. 3,000 miles previous i had taken it to the dealer who said they couldn't
006079040 FORD RANGER 2003 Severe water leak in roof and rear window exact location not determined yet. owner noticed water dripping on drivers seat. under heavy rain conditions
006079039 FORD RANGER 2003 Severe water leak in roof and rear window exact location not determined yet. owner noticed water dripping on drivers seat. under heavy rain conditions
006066971 FORD RANGER 2003 My son-in-law was helping unload a box from the bed of my 2003 ford ranger pickup and was standing on the tailgate. the combined total weight was less
004060969 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer requesting information on 2003 ranger defects. *ts a friend of the consumer's downloaded complaints that were similar to the problems the
005054953 FORD RANGER 2003 Fog lamp lenses on 2003 ford ranger pick-up truck keep cracking. dealer claims roadside debris is the cause. however, both lenses have cracked twice
005050858 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt: the contact was traveling at 45 mph when the vehicle hit a patch of ice on the road. he lost control of the vehicle and hit a ditch. the
901048430 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer complaint regarding 2003 ranger suddenly going at full speed and caused an accident. *ts the first time this occurred the vehicle was taken
005048013 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt: the contact took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads changed. the mechanic determined that the front brake rotors where corroded
005048012 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt: the contact took vehicle to the dealership to have the brake pads changed. the mechanic determined that the front brake rotors where corroded
005041242 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt: the consumer stated that his 2003 ford ranger caught on fire on 9-30-05. the vehicle started smoking while in motion. the vehicle was pulled
005037574 FORD RANGER 2003 The idle control valve failed in open position. this caused the vehicle to idle at 4000 rpm. driving ability was severely impaired at this high idle
005035325 FORD RANGER 2003 dt: the contact owns a 2003 ford ranger. while driving vehicle stalled. the dealership had the vehicle 6 times, but could not find anything wrong
005034712 FORD RANGER 2003 Cruise control on my 2003 ford ranger 4x4 appeared to disengage when i shifted the truck into neutral going down a steep hill. when my vehicle slowed
005030565 FORD RANGER 2003 I have a 2003 ford ranger regular cab 2 wheel drive truck. on 5 occasions the emergency fuel shutoff switch located inside the cab on the passenger
004028259 FORD RANGER 2003 I have had to take this vehicle into the dealership for braking problems 7 times now. there has been a constant vibration upon braking. the
005027492 FORD RANGER 2003 On numerous occasions, while stopped in traffic, the vehicle has accelerated out of control, almost causing an accident. this has happened with at
004025771 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt:consumer reports: his 2003 ford ranger caught on fire one night while the engine was running. there were electrical sparks coming from the front
005025663 FORD RANGER 2003 Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision on june 9, 2005. . the airbags deployed before the impact. the consumer saw something flash
005024936 FORD RANGER 2003 (1) i was in heavy stop and go traffic, keeping with the flow of the traffic. at one point i had to slam on my brakes. the truck felt like it didn't
005022882 FORD RANGER 2003 dt: contact was in a front end collision, and driver's side and passenger's side air bags did not deploy. ford manufacturer stated the vehicle
005019377 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger experiencing problems with the door locks.*mr door locked spontaneously, was informed that ford could not fix the problem. the
005019376 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger experiencing problems with the door locks.*mr door locked spontaneously, was informed that ford could not fix the problem. the
004017467 FORD RANGER 2003 Problems with the size of the spare tire equipment on ford ranger.*mr the spare and wheel are not the same size or same spec as the rest of the tires
004017466 FORD RANGER 2003 Problems with the size of the spare tire equipment on ford ranger.*mr the spare and wheel are not the same size or same spec as the rest of the tires
005015880 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle was traveling on the road at about 65 mph when driver swerved to the right to avoid debris. this caused the driver to lose control, and
005010630 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger airbags symbol on the dash started coming on. *bf a rivet rubbed against air bag wiring under the carpet which caused the air
005009301 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger [xxx] i was driving home from work at night. it was raining lightly. i was driving between 30 and 35 mph. i hit a pothole with my
005009300 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger [xxx] i was driving home from work at night. it was raining lightly. i was driving between 30 and 35 mph. i hit a pothole with my
004007114 FORD RANGER 2003 While traveling on highway and pulling a travel trailer the right rear axle on my truck broke causing the truck to roll four times. the truck had been
004006148 FORD RANGER 2003 Engine stumbled on acceleration and surged, causing vehicle to hit another passenger car. accelerator stuck on several occasions, nearly causing
004006147 FORD RANGER 2003 Engine stumbled an accleration and surged, causing vehical to hit another passenger car. accelrator stuck on several occcasions, nearley causing
004006146 FORD RANGER 2003 Engine stumbled an acceleration and surged, causing vehicle to hit another passenger car. accelerator stuck on several occasions, nearly causing
005005514 FORD RANGER 2003 THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS. *NM *JB
005005513 FORD RANGER 2003 THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR BRAKE FAILURE AND ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS. *NM *JB
004002837 FORD RANGER 2003 When braking at any speed the consumer would hear a squeaking noise. the consumer was informed that front brake rotors were worn. the problem was not
004002836 FORD RANGER 2003 When braking at any speed the consumer would hear a squeaking noise. the consumer was informed that front brake rotors were worn. the problem was not
004000325 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer stated the pedals are so close together that sometimes when driving he hits both pedals at one time. *ak the consumer stated that the brake
004000324 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer stated the pedals are so close together that sometimes when driving he hits both pedals at one time. *ak the consumer stated that the brake
004314675 FORD RANGER 2003 Engine stumbles on acceleration. this has happened repeatedly, and the dealer in ny said there was nothing wrong. owner/driver uses name-brand
004314056 FORD RANGER 2003 There is no incident and perhaps this may not be the correct place to file this complaint but you can be the judge of that. my complaint is i own a
004313898 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer complained about an engine problem. when driving at 40 mph or greater there was a grinding noise. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,
004310104 FORD RANGER 2003 Slid off road, drivers tires blew out vehicle rolled twice. driver nor passenger seatbelt restrained upper body. driver's head wedged under steering
004310103 FORD RANGER 2003 Slid off road, drivers tires blew out vehicle rolled twice. driver nor passenger seatbelt restrained upper body. driver's head wedged under steering
004309294 FORD RANGER 2003 At about 6000 miles i noticed the vehicle vibrating when i applied the brakes. i took it in to the local ford dealer in temecula and they told me the
004303884 FORD RANGER 2003 The truck is less than a year old and the paint on the roof is peeling. the best analogy is that it looks like there are spots where it is "sunburned
004301715 FORD RANGER 2003 I was driving down the road and came up to a light. when the light turned green i tried to put the truck into gear but was unable to do so. i had the
004301698 FORD RANGER 2003 When the transmission is engaged, automatic, on acceleration, there is a chattering noise coming from the engine area. happens whether a/c is on or
004301697 FORD RANGER 2003 Pinion seal on front differential leaked, repaired under warranty. now the seal in the rear differential is leaking where the drive shaft connects
004300532 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer put vehicle in reverse because vehicle was stuck in a rut. upon putting the vehicle back into drive position air bag deployed. took vehicle
004298362 FORD RANGER 2003 The 2003 ford ranger developed a gas leak off the fuel pump after further search fopund the fuel pump was leaking due to a fuel line break and the top
004295092 FORD RANGER 2003 ENGINE IDLE DROPS LOW AND FEELS LIKE TRUCK SHAKES....HAVE HAD INTO FORD FOR IDLE CONTROL REPLACEMENT
004293875 FORD RANGER 2003 While applying the brake pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. consumer able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer
004281650 FORD RANGER 2003 THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRE-TENSIONER AND RETRACTOR CIRCUIT. *NM
004281452 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving 60 mph, the consumer's vehicle was being by passed by an 18 wheeler. the air blast popped the hood open and the safety catch kept the
004281289 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving at 55 mph vehicle lost power. this problem occurred six times. electrical inertia switch was defective. dealer replaced the switch
003279721 FORD RANGER 2003 Drive line binding, has been in for repairs three times. first time they where unable to fix it. 2nd time the drive line was replaced. 3rd time
003276477 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle has died on interstate four times and had to be towed in. ford customer service at 1-800-392-ford states that they don't want to replace the
003276476 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle has died on interstate four times and had to be towed in. ford customer service at 1-800-392-ford states that they don't want to replace the
0000273429 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving air bag light illuminated and stayed on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. the dealership tried to repair
004273378 FORD RANGER 2003 The air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result, air bags were inoperative, and wouldn't deploy when needed. dealership
004271655 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving there was vibration in the front end of vehicle. the consumer managed to pull over. the dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not
004269356 FORD RANGER 2003 When coming to a stop with foot pressed on brake pedal vehicle continued to roll. consumer had to pump the brakes real fast to get vehicle to stop
004269131 FORD RANGER 2003 While pulling out of the driveway at low speeds front air bags inadvertently deployed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
003266334 FORD RANGER 2003 When the vehicle is shifted into reverse engine revs. dealer examined the vehicle and reprogrammed the computer of the engine. not long afterwards
004265872 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 ford ranger was purchased by the police deparment as a utility truck. on 2 separate occasions, with 2 different police officers driving the truck
004265080 FORD RANGER 2003 I WAS ENVOLVED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 3/9/04 AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MEDIAN WALL WAS HIT HEAD ON AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH.*AK
0000264541 FORD RANGER 2003 Manual transmission wouldn't go into gear. dealership replaced a chip in the engine motor. but, problem recurred. then, dealership replaced the
0000264540 FORD RANGER 2003 Manual transmission wouldn't go into gear. dealership replaced a chip in the engine motor. but, problem recurred. then, dealership replaced the
004264146 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer stated while driving brake pedal became hard, and it could not be pushed. consumer took vehicle to two different dealers, and both were
003263923 FORD RANGER 2003 When placing vehicle in reverse, motor raced with foot on the brakes. it was later determined by dealership that it was a computer problem and was
0000263885 FORD RANGER 2003 When vehicle idled, engine slowed down to below 500 rpm, and then charged back up to 3000 rpm. dealer said this was a characteristic of this vehicle
0000262010 FORD RANGER 2003 VEHICLE IDLES BELOW 500 RPMS. THE ENGINE SOUNDS ROUGH, AND ACTS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. THEN, IT RETURNS TO NORMAL. *AK
003261676 FORD RANGER 2003 While driving the engine failed. *nm the dealer informed the consumer that nothing could be done. ford had issued a recall on the 3.0 engine, but
0000259313 FORD RANGER 2003 THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH TIRES, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE SPAR TIRE IS ONLY 15 INCHES. *NM
003256164 FORD RANGER 2003 Occasionally when i apply the brake to stop, the engine accelerates as i depress the brake pedal. some times only momentarily, but on occasion it
003255569 FORD RANGER 2003 SILVER COATING AROUND A/C AND HEATER UNIT IS COMING OFF AND THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES RATTLE AND ARE LOOSE. *CB
003251359 FORD RANGER 2003 Howling noise from clutch. was told by dealer that the clutch was no good, and that they contacted ford and was advised that parts for repair are
003250556 FORD RANGER 2003 While coming to a stop consumer noticed brakes became spongy. on december 6, 2003 when the owner applied the brakes to make a stop, the brakes
003249372 FORD RANGER 2003 Non injury momentary loss of engine control while driving up a moderate incline with my new ford ranger in cruise control & over drive on at about
003248359 FORD RANGER 2003 A burning odor smell was coming in through the vents. the driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not duplicate the
003246941 FORD RANGER 2003 Serious safety hazard: vehicle throttle actuates independently when brake is applied. i purchased a used 2003 ford ranger 2 wheel drive extended cab
003246395 FORD RANGER 2003 THE SILVER COATING ON THE DASH BOARD AROUND THE RADIO AND AC UNIT IS RUBBING OFF. *LA
003245640 FORD RANGER 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
901245340 FORD RANGER 2003 2003 FORD RANGER XLT DOES NOT EXCEED 80 MPH.*MR (TRANSFERRED TO RULE MAKING). *CB
003243802 FORD RANGER 2003 I was blinded by oncoming head lights not set to high beam and distraction from very bright head lights in rear view mirror (also not on high beam).
003243258 FORD RANGER 2003 WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB
003242980 FORD RANGER 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AND HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
003242818 FORD RANGER 2003 While proceeding to leave the driveway the owner pressed the brake pedal and without warning the vehicle surged forward before stopping. *ak it was
003242610 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer stated dealership didn't inform him about the trucks' inefficiency to exceed the speed of 80 mph. if the truck was driven at that speed it
003241175 FORD RANGER 2003 After driving 52 miles (10 miles city & 42 miles highway) with a full tank of fuel, the fuel gauge shows that the vehicle used 1/4 tank of fuel.
0000236755 FORD RANGER 2003 Brake and engine problems. *mr the rotors were turned on the front brakes and a idler was installed because the engine stalled out. (twice after
0000236754 FORD RANGER 2003 Brake and engine problems. *mr the rotors were turned on the front brakes and a idler was installed because the engine stalled out. (twice after
003236349 FORD RANGER 2003 Intermittent failure of power steering when turning. has happened consistently since purchase of t he vehicle in may 2003. taken to dealer for
003234736 FORD RANGER 2003 DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 400 MILES. *AK
003234252 FORD RANGER 2003 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND JUMP FORWARD. *AK
0000228997 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle's brake lights also function as the turn signals indicators. consumer feels this design is very unsafe because if your are braking and
0000228996 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle's brake lights also function as the turn signals indicators. consumer feels this design is very unsafe because if your are braking and
0000228983 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer feels that bracket on vehicle is a safety hazard.*mr when the rear door was opened, at the top of the door opening a bracket extended from
0000223574 FORD RANGER 2003 There was a shortage in the leonard cap wires which caused the vehicle to have no brake lights. further inspection revealed there was no fuse used to
0000221287 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer callled complaining about having problems with the dashboard, cannot be visible if there is a shadw hitting the dashboard. manufacturer was
003221260 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer states vehicle's spare tire does not match the rest of the tires, the spare is a size 16 when the rest of the tires are 15. dealer states
003215205 FORD RANGER 2003 The windshield wipers failed and when the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop properly and acted as if the brakes were manual, the brakes
0000197366 FORD RANGER 2003 THE SEAT BELT(S) WHICH ARE IN THE REAR, (IF IN AN ACCIDENT/ROLL OVER), THE REAR DOOR(S) MAY OPEN AND THROW A PERSON OUT. SCC
002196841 FORD RANGER 2003 Purchased a new ranger xlt extended cab dec. 20 2002. while trying diagnose why the door ajar system was malfunctioning, i noticed that the driver
0000229482 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle's brake lights also function as the turn signals indicators. consumer feels this design is very unsafe because if your are braking and
0000229481 FORD RANGER 2003 Vehicle's brake lights also function as the turn signals indicators. consumer feels this design is very unsafe because if your are braking and
003226401 FORD RANGER 2003 Rough idle at normal or cold temperatures either in gear or out and also if air conditioner is on or off. this is occuring on a 2003 ford ranger v6 3.
003225916 FORD RANGER 2003 Rough idle at normal or cold temperatures either in gear or out and also if air conditioner is on or off. this is occuring on a 2003 ford ranger v6 3.
0000224059 FORD RANGER 2003 There was a shortage in the leonard cap wires which caused the vehicle to have no brake lights. further inspection revealed there was no fuse used to
0000221772 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer callled complaining about having problems with the dashboard, cannot be visible if there is a shadw hitting the dashboard. manufacturer was
003218140 FORD RANGER 2003 When applying brakes while driving stopping distance was greatly increased and brake pedal was hard to depress. took vehicle to dealer who could not
003218036 FORD RANGER 2003 THE SPARE WAS SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN BECAUSE THE SPARE ISN'T A FULL SIZE. *TT
003217658 FORD RANGER 2003 When applying brakes while driving stopping distance was greatly increased and brake pedal was hard to depress. took vehicle to dealer who could not
003217554 FORD RANGER 2003 THE SPARE WAS SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERN BECAUSE THE SPARE ISN'T A FULL SIZE. *TT
003215204 FORD RANGER 2003 The windshield wipers failed and when the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop properly and acted as if the brakes were manual, the brakes
003215203 FORD RANGER 2003 The windshield wipers failed and when the brakes were applied, the vehicle failed to stop properly and acted as if the brakes were manual, the brakes
003215067 FORD RANGER 2003 THE THROTTLE CABLE DIDN'T SAY IN PLACE. AS A RESULT THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *NLM
0000197835 FORD RANGER 2003 THE SEAT BELT(S) WHICH ARE IN THE REAR, (IF IN AN ACCIDENT/ROLL OVER), THE REAR DOOR(S) MAY OPEN AND THROW A PERSON OUT. SCC
002190980 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer states that seatbelts are inoprative in an event of a vehicle accident, because seatbelts are attached to the vehicle doors. please provide
002190969 FORD RANGER 2003 Consumer states that seatbelts are inoprative in an event of a vehicle accident, because seatbelts are attached to the vehicle doors. please provide
002102071 FORD RANGER 2003 TREAD IS SEPARATING ON THREE OF THE TIRES. DT
002102064 FORD RANGER 2003 TREAD IS SEPARATING ON THREE OF THE TIRES. DT

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