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3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Ford Ranger cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012007

Ranger

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Electrical problems: 1. intermittent wipers will wipe 2, 3, 4, 5 times at random in a row always and not in that order. 2. backup lights continue to blow fuse after replacing all lighting parts 3. horn works 1% of the time, unable to find cause. 4. ac blows hot air intermittently even after replacement of blower blend door. 5. gas: When below 1/4 tank and making right turn truck will stall, even after work on tank.

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #2

Jan 192006

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • 45,000 miles
Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of Ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 Ford Ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. The consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work.

- Sunbury, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Ranger

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Water pump failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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