Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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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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