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Both the back seat small doors were locked and unoperable since 2015 (the dealer refused to repair without paying for service- they said will cost $1,000 for each door and just to exam cost. That was not the repair cost yet) 2020 in August, perhaps, the back gate door for the trunk suddenly collapsed, felled out from the roller. That was the passenger side of the back gate to the bed of the truck I had to put back to the roller. And, it is not sure that the gate is stable condition. Under the dashboard, the cigarette lighter just touched and collapsed-broken inside under the dashboard and could not pull it out. So, it is still inside under the dashboard (notice: That feature-the cigarette lighter nobody used since bought the vehicle- non smoker owner). The under body vehicle cost a lot to repair through the years. The vehicle has about 120,000 miles currently.
Speed control on wheel failed throwing the transmission into first gear, just like the recent recall on newer Ford pickups I was in motion on a city street going straight.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. While driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost all acceleration without warning. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle could be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the cruise control failed to operate without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake lights and the turn signals failed to illuminate when engaged as the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Starting from home, the vehicle had no indication of trouble lights in the instrument panel. Then, driving about 2 miles and up the bridge, suddenly the vehicle slowly came to a stop within quick time and stalled on the uphill direction. A few attempts to restart, I was not successful. The police was called and came to push the Ranger down the bridge to the safety area and waiting two hours later for the tow-truck to tow to the Ford dealer. And, the diagnosis was that the fuel pump is out. This vehicle had histories of repair since the first year and thereafter.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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Two times on 3/2/12 I took my foot off the gas to stop at a stop light and when I started to brake the truck accelerated. The first time was on wet roads so I could slow it down enough with the brakes while the tires were burning to get it into neutral and then got it stopped. Later the same day it happened again this time the road was dry and no matter how hard I pushed the brakes I could not get the truck to stop before hitting a car stopped in front of me before I got it into neutral. I am scared to drive the truck! I called a dealer and asked if they knew of any issues or recalls that would cause this and they said they did not. From what I have read on this site and other sites there are other owners having the same issue. Of course they advised I could bring it in for an inspection that cost a large fee regardless if they find and resolve the problem or not.
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger. For the last year, I have had issues with various electrical systems, including the door sensors failing, interior lights not working or not bright enough, and anti-theft light flashing (I do not have an anti-theft system, just a flashing red light on the dashboard). Then a month ago, I came to a stop sign, stopped, and turned on the left turn signal. The turn signal light flashed on and stayed on and then two puffs of smoke came out of the steering column. I drove a mile to my home and shut the truck off. The steering column was hot to the touch but I did not see any other evidence of a fire. After some research and discovering that the Ford Explorer had a recalled multi-switch, located in the steering column, I had the multi-switch replaced in my Ranger. The door sensors still don't work (the dome light stays on), but all the other electrical issues have been resolved and I have not seen any more smoke. This month's issue of consumer reports noted a recall for Ford Ranger from 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 for a faulty cruise control switch. My Ranger does not have cruise control; however, according to my mechanic this recall involves the same multi-switch.
2000 Ford Ranger had smoke seeping out of the steering column whenever the consumer would use his turn signal. The consumer saw new coverage on recall of some Ford truck. The consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall although her vehicle exhibited the symptoms of the recall. The dealer replaced the multi-function switch.
SRS light is always on now, may be due to using switch to turn off passenger airbag a couple of times or driving with it off. Now the alert light for the passenger doesn't light either. Other problem is engine knocking even though this 2000 Ranger has only 36,000 miles and has been babied on super premium gas. I feel that Ford tend to fail just out of warranty, these problems happened literally at the mark of 36,000 miles. Please investigate them!
Consumer stated: The serpentine belt went out twice and the pulley system had been replaced before the alternator went out, the ABS light was on, then a warning light came on there were no brakes left, however, the car was still running. Ford said it was normal for the brake to go out when alternator went out.
When I turned on my turn signal smoke would come up out of the steering column through the hazard swtich. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for service.
My Ford Ranger has been having problems with the electrical system. When I turn on my turning signal smoke rises from my steering column. The check engine light will come on and somedays it will not (there is nothing wrong with the engine). The other day I was driving on the freeway and I turned on my turning signal and when I did my ABS kicked in the ABS light on my dash turned on. I was able to get my truck to chug up to the gas station off the next exit. My truck is currently at the dealer for repair. My husband has a 1999 Ford Ranger and he has experienced smoke from his turn signal also, as well as his windsheild wipers turning on spontaniously (often when the turn signal is used).
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- San Antonio, TX, USA