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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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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.

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1997 Ford Ranger body / paint problems

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #7

Jun 262001

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles

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

When sensors in door accumlate dirt it causes dome light to come on. Light will not go out until consumer takes out fuse. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was not covered under warranty. Please provide VIN.

- Creston, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012000

Ranger

  • miles
The dome light wouldn't shut off and caused the pinging sound as if the door was ajar. I called carriage Ford (where I bought the vehicle). They said the problem was not necessarily in the dome light but in the door switches--they've had to replace a number of these already. My daughter, who lives in tn, also has a Ranger and she's having the same problem. I've noticed people in other Ranger driving with their dome lights stuck on, too. I reasoned this must be a common problem and checked to see how much the parts were to replace it. I was told it was minimal for the parts--but the labor was $160+. I called customer service at Ford to see if there were any recalls with these parts. Because this is part of the safety and security features, (dome light as well as rear high mount brake light) I hoped they'd take care of it. I was told they were not able to help me. Can you" where do I go from here" thanks, chrisquire@home.com.

- Clarksville, IN, USA

problem #5

Mar 011998

Ranger 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering had to be replaced, was making a noise like pump was not working properly. Air conditioner pump replaced. Right window is loose while going down. Transmission slips occasionally while taking off. There are loose bolts underneath seats. Fog light failed. Consumer states oil from master cylinder damaged hood. Door lock inside driver's door never worked and was replaced.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

Ranger 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer's 2-year old son is able to open passenger's door while vehicle is in motion. Vehicle was not made with the child proof lock. Consumer has no where else to place his child because extended cab is not fitted for child safety seats. Doors that can be opened with only a pull to the handle can cause serious injuries to passenger.

- Hebrom, CT, USA

problem #3

Jun 192000

Ranger

  • miles
Driver's side door bell will keep ringing without stopping. Could not be fixed.

- Lexington, TN, USA

problem #2

Jul 201998

Ranger

  • miles
Door switches and windshieldwiper switch repeatedly failed. Same in father's 1997 F150.

- Moriarty, NM, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Ranger

  • miles
The door handles on the inside are not secure, when grabbing the door handles on the inside, the doors automatically open when having the locks on.

- Buda, TX, USA

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