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1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,434 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.

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1997 Ford Ranger drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 192006

(reported on)

Ranger 4WD

  • 45,000 miles

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

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

May 112004

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 147,869 miles
Normal driving, failure of the electronic four wheel drive system, system not yet replaced becuase of low funds.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

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