1. no events leading up to failure. Maintenance strictly adhered to. All tsb and factory service manuals followed. 2. camshaft sycronizer on 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L. Engine seized up. 167810 miles. 3. engine replacement was performed.

- Taft, TN, USA

The metal tubes for the engine choke heater, rusted out right above the aluminum head. Was told that there is no way to fix the problem, except to replace the head with a new one. The head will cost at least $250. My truck is a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT with a 3.0L. Was told the only way this tube would break was from a crash, or from rusting from the inside. I know my truck has never been in a crash, kind of odd that only the tube has rusted and not more engine parts. Anyone else have this problem.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. The contact received a recall notice and called the dealer to schedule an appointment, however, the dealer keeps avoiding her. The engine light has been illuminated for the last four years and the vehicle makes a banging sound. The sensors have been replaced, but the check engine light is still lit. The purchase date, NHTSA campaign number, and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 104,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

- Lexington, TX, USA

My 1999 Ford Ranger 4X4 with 3.0 liter flex fuel engine began sputtering, running rough and overheating two days ago. I took it to haldeman Ford to be checked. They told me today there was water/coolant in at least one of the cylinders and the head(s) may be cracked, and I need a new or rebuilt engine. The truck has just over 95,000 miles on it. I had oil changes, coolant flushes, etc. At regular intervals. From what I have read on your website, and heard from others, this is a problem with the six cylinder engines Ford used in Ranger and Explorer. They said it would be $6400 for a rebuilt engine installed. It seems this is most likely a manufacturing defect, but the folks at the dealer said no.

- Allentown, PA, USA

While applying the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle vibrated and stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed to be replaced.. consume rbought a 1999, Ford Ranger with 76931 mile son it. Seller was to fix transmission before consumer took vehicle home. On 10/14/2003 took vehicle to scott Ford for inspection, they claime dit wa sokay. On 07/09/2004 consume took vehicle to rainbow tire to have tire rotation an dbalance. They claimed ball joint was defective. On 07/12/2004, consumer had ball joint replacement and an alignment. On September 19, 2004 vehicle would not go uphill. Consume rpulled off the road and walked home. Some friens picked consumer and passengers up. Brother-in law johnny drove vehicle home. Johnny told consumer he had to drive it home in longer all the way home.

- Tunnelton, WV, USA

Cracked engine head, truck had only 65,000 miles and was not driven hard. Heater still doesn't warm up as it should, even after manufactures repair.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

While driving the vehicle at 45mph suddenly engine died, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. Dealer notified.

- Andover, NY, USA

Alternative fuel engine vehicle. Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die witho out warning in warm climates. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Graham, TX, USA

Alternative fuel engine vehicle. Intermittently in warm climates vehicle will stallout and die without warning. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Graham, TX, USA

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

A short circuit occurred within the cord on the engine block heater which caused the vehicle to nearly catch on fire. The cord burned and damages occurred to the grill area.

- Huntington, WV, USA

Motor when hot will start a banging noise, and when turned off the noise will continue. Problem occurred for three months. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Bement, IL, USA