- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- O/D light flashes
Here are the Ford Rangers that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 1999 Ford Ranger has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 1999 Ranger for wipers activate by themselves.
Worst Reported Problems with the Ranger
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#1: O/D light flashes on the 2001 Ranger
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#2: erratic shifting on the 2007 Ranger
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#3: rough shifting on the 2001 Ranger
Latest Owner Complaints About the Ranger
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fuel pump quit -- 2001 Ranger:
I got a ford ranger in 2001 since a year , not to much to say since , but lately the stupid thing wont start, the day after did start , look like the fuel pump cause i cant ear it , change the pump ... same thing , not working , check all wiring.... READ THIS CAREFULLY , there is a big connection ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2001 Ranger owners.
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rt head gasket sticks out an inch and leaks -- 2001 Ranger:
My truck was parked with the engine off and cold and there was a dripping puddle of antifreeze under it on the right side. Checked all the hoses and connections and the thermostat housing and water pump and everything was dry. Checked the Radiator and Overflow Tank and it was okay as well. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Ranger owners.
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broken frame -- 2002 Ranger:
How could a 10 year old frame just snap??? Ive owned fords most of my life and have never seen this happen. And my insurance company is saying they don't know if they are gonna cover the damage. Ford tough my ass. I'm buying toyotas from now on. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 Ranger owners.
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wipers activate by themselves -- 1999 Ranger:
This problem takes 10 mins to fix. Visit the URL below to see how. Basically, you take off the very end of the multifunction switch, unscrew the phillips screw, slide off the ridged knob SLOWLY*, remove the silver spring and white cap. Clean out the excess grease on the circular circuit board ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 15 times by other 1999 Ranger owners.
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engine misses -- 2001 Ranger:
Problem showed up as a number one cylinder misfire code on the OBDII check engine light. First replaced the spark plugs, then the plug wires and finally the coil to fix the problem. The first coil I bought was salvaged from used parts. It too, failed after about 2 weeks. I think Ford had defective ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 Ranger owners.