Major Problems with 2002 Ford Ranger Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Ford Ranger
2002 Ford Ranger
AIR BAGS
Victims: 8
Mileage: 127000 miles
2002 Ford Ranger
AIR BAGS
Victims: 3
Mileage: 140000 miles
2002 Ford Ranger
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
Browse 2002 Ford Ranger complaints by category
Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SUSPENSION and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Ranger owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i recently purchased a 2002 ford ranger. on march 11 the vehicle would not stop as i was turning around... |
43
~ 29092 miles |
| SUSPENSION when pulling up to a stop truck rattles with an awkward sound. dealership has made several attempts to correct but... |
26
~ 103271 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE brought truck into service center for noise in front. raised truck to inspect---- complete undercariage rusted beyond belief front to... |
19
~ 86224 miles |
| TIRES two tires determined defective at 517 miles could not be balanced. dt... |
19
~ 21798 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i get 14 miles to the gal on the freeway the sticker said 19. the engine shakes at idle. it... |
19
~ 27027 miles |
| AIR BAGS i am afraid to drive the truck now because if the airbag goes off it will hurt me. *ak... |
16
~ 54854 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving between 40 and 45 mph vehicle hit a patch of black ice and driver lost directional control of... |
16
~ 13900 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this vehicle is unsafe at high speeds. recently i bought a used 2002 ford ranger xlt w/ 4.0 liter engine... |
13
~ 31688 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER while the consumer was driving intense heat comes from the dashboard. took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer |
13
~ 72350 miles |
| POWER TRAIN the consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer... |
12
~ 87450 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer notice while traveling electrical waves burning consumer on the legs. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. ts... |
12
~ 62272 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ford is knowingly selling a defective engine in their ford ranger. my factory ordered truck has what could be described... |
12
~ 1182 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while starting vehicle and warming up engine misfired had to refill fuel constantly. dealer has been notified however does not |
10
~ 16707 miles |
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rear crossmember rotted off charcole canister and spare tire fell off while driving why shouldn't ford be responsible when goverment |
9
~ 111986 miles |
| SEAT BELTS vehicle hit traffic light pole improper driver air bag deployment failure of occupant restraint system. *jb... |
9
~ 72840 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES i am having multiple problems with my 6 month old truck. a strange oil loss that was loosing 1-2 quarts... |
9
~ 3341 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN recall 02v035000 while driving the vehicle consumer noticed a low hum coming from the back of the vehicle. hum starts |
9
~ 48056 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE we in good faith purchased a new 2002 ford ranger edge edition from your robstown texas dealership on 7/12/2002. no |
8
~ 52705 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC sudden stop with brand new vehicle equipped with abs brakes immediately locked and vehicle slid sideways.*ak... |
7
~ 24925 miles |
| ENGINE i have a 2002 ford ranger 2.3l 4 cyl an when i start to drive my car will shift from... |
6
~ 147750 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that driver's front safety belt latch plate does not lock into the buckle when attempting to secure. consumer |
6
~ 25058 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dealer presented vehicle as repaired 12-22-1 (replaced slave cylinder for clutch). was still not disengaging. still at willey ford.... |
6
~ 22458 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 ford ranger xlt 4.0l difficult fueling truck gasoline just spurts back out of the refueling nozzle even on the... |
5
~ 96048 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer complained about a brake problem. the brakes on one side of the vehicle wore normally but the driver side... |
5
~ 41527 miles |
| EQUIPMENT my husband drives a 2002 ford ranger truck.. he was in a accident on 3/05/03 when a car pulled out... |
5
~ 5773 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. in september of 2007 the contact's neighbor informed him that his vehicle was... |
4
~ 44250 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS after 25000 miles the steering wheel would shake violently when braking at highway speeds. took the vehicle to the dealer.... |
4
~ 21746 miles |
| STEERING the steering wheel contained an excessive amount of play. *jb. the steering failed on three occasions. the power steering pump |
4
~ 57889 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag light become inoperable distracting the driver. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ph... |
4
~ 49097 miles |
| WHEELS consumer states when braking and gently touch the brake pedal the rear wheels lock up. mr... |
4
~ 1500 miles |
| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the jack broke when the consumer was changing a tire. the spare tire was a different size from the regular... |
4
~ 65000 miles |
| STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. the contact noticed that the right rear passenger frame had rusted. both the... |
3
~ 103667 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY while loading a generator onto the flat bed of a pick up truck with the tailgate down both of the... |
3
~ 56367 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN a loud knocking and grinding noise was head coming from the front of the vehicle. consumer took vehicle to the... |
3
~ 13059 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES sidewall of tire failed while on highway. *jb... |
3
~ 30159 miles |
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN truck pulls to the right especially at highway speeds. at times severe vibration and rubbing noise. safety definetly an issue... |
3
~ 40403 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE as i was driving on an interstate highway i attempted to pass another vehicle. the other vehicle sped up i... |
3
~ 5333 miles |
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN slight jerking coming from drive train when lightly accelerating and braking. dealer replaced driveshaft in aug. 2002 problem went away... |
3
~ 16925 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING a dome light comes on after door is opened and stays on for 25 seconds. this light is so bright |
3
~ 355 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM rear leaf shackles replaced rotted from frame last aug 2014 to pass inspection. this winter 2014-2015 the spare tire carrier... |
2
~ 104802 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM failure to perform safety recall. *tr... |
2
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY driving with the a/c off. driver side window down. i had the passenger side window down about an 1.5' down... |
2
~ 25540 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was driving to the store which took about 3 minutes. on the return trip home he began smelling smoke.... |
2
~ 13251 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION while driving at 35 - 40 mph right rear end completely separated and fell off the truck. when this occurred... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states tires are wearing prematurely due to front end suspension. dealer notified.*ak... |
2
~ 47000 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the steering wheel contained an excessive amount of play. *jb. the steering failed on three occasions. the power steering pump |
2
~ 18000 miles |
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING truck pulls to the right especially at highway speeds. at times severe vibration and rubbing noise. safety definetly an issue... |
2
~ 5822 miles |
| LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES truck pulls to the right especially at highway speeds. at times severe vibration and rubbing noise. safety definetly an issue... |
2
~ 3322 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 ford ranger turn signal lever does not engage when turning left (blinker malfunction). *bf the consumer stated the right... |
2
~ 21414 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this vehicle is unsafe at high speeds. recently i bought a used 2002 ford ranger xlt w/ 4.0 liter engine... |
2
~ 8000 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer... |
2
|
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer... |
2
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers stop working during rain next day wipers are fine intermittent problem but a life threatening situation. dt... |
2
|
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT cover on bed of pickup flew up while consumer was driving at 50 mph. when wind got under the cover |
2
~ 19000 miles |
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after filling gas tank vehicle was driven approximately nine miles and went from a full tank to less than a... |
2
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when pulling up to a stop truck rattles with an awkward sound. dealership has made several attempts to correct but... |
2
|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING interior and exterior lights go out intermittently at about 10 seconds within 4000 miles. consumer stated this has happened 5 |
2
~ 52500 miles |
| GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle locked up in second and third gears. this caused the rear brakes to lock up. as a result driver |
2
~ 35500 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. on several occasions while making a turn the vehicle stalled. the contact... |
1
~ 25000 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES my son was driving his ford ranger xl 2002 when due to a pedestrian the car in front of him... |
1
~ 140000 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 ford ranger consumer stated his issue deals with the cruise control which worked sporadically. *bf the consumer stated when... |
1
~ 34000 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 ford ranger. consumer writes in regards to safety defect with plastic intake manifold *tgw the consumer stated recently while... |
1
|
| MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. the contact stated that the sub frame was corroded and caused the... |
1
~ 72000 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. the contact stated when trying to start his vehicle it wouldn't start.... |
1
~ 22000 miles |
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater core started leaking windows fogged up i almost wrecked. *tr... |
1
~ 150000 miles |
| SEATS i was backing my 2002 ford ranger xlt into my driveway and when i stopped the driver side seat back... |
1
~ 45029 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a plastic water heater control valve in the vehicle cooling system denatured and crumbled leaking coolant out of the vehicle... |
1
~ 82350 miles |
| TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE seat belt never stays connected ( pops out) all speeds. (5 yrs) i asked dealer about fixing he said my... |
1
~ 1 miles |
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC received a recall on my speed control. made a appointment at dealership to replace defective part and they disconnected my... |
1
~ 88000 miles |
| NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. while driving 5 mph the contact heard a loud humming noise coming from... |
1
~ 59000 miles |
| FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE slowing down while coming up to a signal light as i made the right turn the truck suddenly stalled and... |
1
~ 55400 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING ford 2002 ranger driven by my minor son to school approx 3 miles. while stopped at a traffic light a... |
1
~ 44879 miles |
| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT upper ball joints inadequately lubricated leading to premature failure (3 in 50 000 miles). *jb... |
1
~ 49240 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. while driving at low speeds around 20 mph there was a popping noise... |
1
~ 37000 miles |
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph without warning the driver side seat belt anchorage came loose from the vehicle |
1
~ 115000 miles |
| TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN auto transmission on 2002 ford ranger edge with 43000 miles failed due to torque converter failure. vehicle not used for |
1
~ 43000 miles |
| ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger. the contact stated that he told the dealership about his problem with... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at 40 mph vehicle crashed into a pole head on. upon impact driver's head hit the windshield. this... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer complained that the front passenger seat rattled while driving at any speed and when the seat was not being |
1
~ 20500 miles |
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN (1) grinding noise coming from front transfer case on 4x4 drivetrain noticeable at 30 to 40 mph..precent at all speeds... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
| PARKING BRAKE the vehicle was parked overnight. the next morning the consumer noticed that the vehicle had rolled backwards and across the... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY while driving 25 mph the fiber glass cap that covers the pick up bed flipped up in the front causing... |
1
~ 17000 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY r door power window inop fixed prolem noticed paint peeling on hood edge took in for repairs they repainted only... |
1
~ 14000 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while driving fuel tank started leaking. dealer notified. please provide additional information.*ak... |
1
|
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the steering wheel contained an excessive amount of play. *jb. the steering failed on three occasions. the power steering pump |
1
~ 36000 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving at any speed seat belts will come undone. also seat belt retractor will intermittently not retract. vehicle had |
1
~ 5000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM exhaust odor after engine reaches normal operating temp. the odor is like rotten eggs sulphur phosphorus. problem began when vehicle... |
1
~ 9900 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT my husband and i were driving on the interstate. my husband attempted to overtake a slow moving vehicle. he had... |
1
|
| COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the consumer states that vehicle rocks while driving. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer... |
1
|
| ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS labor day 2002 my 2002 ford ranger 2.3 let me down. approx. 4000 mile on it leaving sequim washington on... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
| ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING vehicle failed to start due to anti-theft system locking mode kicking in. vehicle showed no signs of having power and |
1
|
| ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE vehicle was going 40-45mph and upon impact passenger's front tire fell due to carter pin possibly not being attached. bracket... |
1
|
| SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION rear shock absorbers blew out. dealer has repaired vehicle. *ak... |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving the consumer noticed the front windshield started to crack horizontally. *jb the dealer told the consumer a stone |
1
|
| ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack broke when the consumer was changing a tire. the spare tire was a different size from the regular... |
1
|
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle locked up in second and third gears. this caused the rear brakes to lock up. as a result driver |
1
~ 21000 miles |
| SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the jack broke when the consumer was changing a tire. the spare tire was a different size from the regular... |
1
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