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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2001 Ford Ranger accessories - interior problems

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2001 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 062011

Ranger

  • 90,000 miles

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

My driver side seat recliner feel backward during a quick stop. The recliner pin appears to have broken. In order to drive the vehicle I must prop up the seatback with a box so the seat will not fall backward, which would make the vehicle unsafe to drive.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #3

Dec 212005

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and rolled down a hill. The driver seat back pushed forward trapping the driver, and caused minor injuries. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard and later deemed totaled by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 092001

Ranger

  • miles
Right front seat doesn't slide or tip forward enough to get into rear of vehicle. Also, can't reach in to fastened safety belt when a child is in rear. Contacteed Ford, and Ford stated that was the way vehicle was designed.

- Rindge, NH, USA

problem #1

Aug 202001

Ranger

  • miles
Consumer has extended cab with seats that face toward the door. Seats don't have good support or stabilty. Occupant's head hits back of seat when brakes are applied. Complaint has not beeen filed with manufacturer.

- Poland, OH, USA

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