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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,820 miles

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2002 Ford Ranger Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #5

Oct 302002

Ranger 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,928 miles

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

On October 30 2002, I was driving a 2002 Ford Ranger, my wife and I were going to K-mart and just as I was turning into the parking space, my Ranger just took off and I had my foot on the brakes trying to stop my truck, the engine sounded like it was running wide open and I did manage to stop my truck within eight feet. But by that time I hit a shopping cart and a wheel/chair sign. The shopping cart wedged between my truck and the Dodge neon that it hit. And did damage to. And the sign bounced off my truck and hit another car, but it only put a scratch on the other car. There was an witness that heard and saw everything. And now my insurance company will not renew my policy as of July 18 2003. I did take my Ranger to the Ford garage the same day to have it tested. And on November 10 2002, my Ranger did the same thing again, but thank god there wasn't no other vehicle close by and I did get my Ranger stopped. So now who do I need to turn to for help....rlp ps. This accident was reported to the K-mart police.

- Kingwood, WV, USA

problem #4

Aug 012003

(reported on)

Ranger 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The jack broke when the consumer was changing a tire. The spare tire was a different size from the regular tires which caused rear end noise. The brakes locked up when the consumer attempted to stop which caused an accident. The dealer replaced the brake shoes. The rear door and speakers vibrated when the radio was in use. The dealer repositioned the loose insulation. When the cruise control was activated the vehicle made noise and the accelerator pedal vibrated. The dealer replaced the accelerator cable and pedal. When accelerating the vehicle made a loud noise.

- Debuque, IA, USA

problem #3

Oct 022002

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer suggested that the spark plugs needed replacing. The consumer sates that the vehicle goes at a rate of 2500+3000 RPM 202 Ranger, shakes in the net or park. The engine cuts out and jerks at high speeds, also when passing vehicles or trucks on the freeways-cuts out, its very unsafe, and the brakes pulsate/shake when applied at highway speeds. (6000 RPM, plus the speedometer shows 120 mph) certified mechanic(s) have stated that there's something wrong with the vehicle.

- Edmond, WA, USA

problem #2

May 142002

Ranger

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will jump gears while in park and surge forward with no warning. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Panitsville, KY, USA

problem #1

Jan 302002

Ranger

  • miles
I recently purchased a 2002 Ford Ranger. On March 11, the vehicle would not stop as I was turning around near the new philadelphia post office around my lunchtime. I had my foot to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. I ended up hitting the concrete ramp at the tuscarawas county educational building. The tires continued to spin even though my foot was to the floor and I was hitting the concrete barrier! this is the second time I had experienced this however the first time I did not hit anything I just jumped the curb at my apartment. I thought the first time was my error because I hadn't been used to driving a truck. Also, after the first time I washed my truck I noticed paint chipping off of the flare... only the clear coat is chipping... I have taken the truck to Ford (humphries) and the service department made some adjustments but were unable to repair the dented bumper because Ford advised them there were no recalls. Ford has also sent me a letter stating it is an insurance matter. My goal is this: I do not feel I should have to pay anything to get the problems fixed. I want the dented bumper repaired and the chips in the flare repaired. I do not have $500 to wait to be reimbursed on either. What can be done to help me? nlm

- New Philadelphia, OH, USA

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