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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Door ajar light stays on due to faulty door latches and switches. Prevents door from closing all the way and also prevents the interior light to shut off. Doors shut but don't latch fully which can cause the door to pop open. This should of been a recall a while ago. When talking to my mechanic and a few other people with a 99-01 Ranger extended cab 4 door they have had the same problem. My mechanic says this is a known Ford problem. I fear that someone in the back jump seat will be leaning up against the door and it will pop open when going down the road. I am in the process of getting this issue corrected but it is going to be a costly fix that I should not be responsible for since this is a Ford Ranger problem and I am not the only one having it!!!
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The doors warning lights remained illuminated indicating that the door was ajar. The Ford dealer was called and stated that they are not repairing the vehicle because there were no recalls or valid warranties related to the failure. A local mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.
Ford made a extended cab with back doors. By Ford eliminating the B-pillar or post. Front door is just latch to the rear door without a post to support it. Which can result in minimal strength and protection against side impacts.
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- Sheridan, IL, USA