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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1999 Ford Ranger drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1999 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #11

Jan 072002

Ranger

  • miles

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

The truck started stalling when on the freeway trying to pass a trailer. An accident did not happen but it was a very close call.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #10

Jun 072002

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle jerks before accelerating from a stop at a good speed. Once the vehicle is in motion it's back to normal. Service technician stated driveshaft is a 38 and is too small for vehicle. Overtime frontend will develop problems that can total the vehicle.

- Taylorville, IN, USA

problem #9

Mar 012002

Ranger

  • miles
When coming to a stop vehicle will jerk. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they could not duplicate problem. There is a service bulletin on a rear driveshaft.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #8

Mar 262001

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • miles

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

Oil gauge sticks in cold weather, it will eventually work. There is a bump/clunk in rear end on initial acceleration and vehicle shakes at 70+ mph.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #7

Jan 012000

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dome light inside of vehicle would stay on at all times, and run the battery down. Also, dealership changed the driveshaft and transmission. When using transmission, consumer heard a noise. Noise was not there at first until dealership replaced transmission.

- Bristol, VT, USA

problem #6

Mar 222000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
Faulty drivetrain; also, a connecting rod from engine pertruded through oil pan while driving at approximately 65 mph, causing engine to sieze and blow.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 012000

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles

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

When applying brakes vehicle would pull to left or to right. When driving at highway speeds consumer would hear loud/weired rubbing noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer. Dealer felt noise was coming from driveline and front end alignment, but could not correct defect.

- Bend, OR, USA

problem #4

Aug 181999

Ranger

  • miles
Drive shaft assembly and seal kit for drive shaft yoke failed.

- Middletown, MD, USA

problem #3

Oct 171999

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
Caliper malfunction, shoes rubbing automatic transmission clunking when shifting from forward to reverse or vice versa

- N. Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 301999

Ranger 4WD

  • miles
When brakes heat up they pull severly left...have had it checked 4 times...replaced pads 3 times...checked rotors calipers...no fix yet...also driveshaft clunk noise after changing gear and accelerating...replaced driveshaft once no fix...now they say there is currently no fix.

- Mt. View, CA, USA

problem #1

May 231999

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I returned my truck to Ford dealership complaining of a sharp "clunking" in the driveline when letting up on accelerator. The dealer added 1 qt of transmission fluid, ran computer diagnostics without any indication of a problem. It was requested that I take a dealership technician on a test drive to illustrate problem. The technician stated that the "clunking" was a "normal transmission downshift". the "clunking" has not increased in intensity, but I am not convinced it is normal operation due to 1)the sharpness of the jolt and 2} co-workers exact same model truck does not exibit these symptoms.

- Burlington, NJ, USA

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