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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,000 miles

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1997 Ford Ranger electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Ford Ranger Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 032005

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

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

Caller had an engine fire. Caller's son was driving and smelled smoke, pulled over and called the fire department. The son said vehicle made a popping sound and he could not get away from it fast enough before it exploded. This happened without warning. Fire department came and there was a report filed. Dealer said she did not maintain the vehicle but the caller stated she maintained the vehicle. Dealer said this because she did not take it to a Ford dealer to have it maintained. The manufacturer offered no help. The fire department did not know how the fire started.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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