Major Problems with 2004 Ford Ranger Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Ford Ranger

2004 Ford Ranger LATCH Victims: 3

2004 Ford Ranger ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 3 Mileage: 22000 miles

2004 Ford Ranger VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

Browse 2004 Ford Ranger complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, BODY and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Ranger owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS while driving 45 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. this caused the driver to hit...	173 ~ 23644 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my wife sat on the tailgate of the vehicle and both tailgate support cables snapped at the same time causing...	25 ~ 92124 miles
SUSPENSION we noticed extreme tire wear on the rangers front tires which at the time had 7840 miles on it. i...	18 ~ 65000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. this sudden acceleration occurred more than thirty times since ownership of the	14 ~ 35270 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the inertia switch hs tripped itself a total of 5 times on my 2004 ford ranger causing the car to	13 ~ 67057 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was accelerating from a stop sign and without warning transmission down shifted on its own. consumer was able to...	11 ~ 22000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dash/radio surface bubbling up cosmetic/appearance defect. *nm...	10 ~ 70013 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving up an incline vehicle made noise and lost power. vehicle was taken to dealer on two separate occasions	10 ~ 38637 miles
POWER TRAIN 2004 ford ranger caught on fire.*no answer required.mr while driving the vehicle suddenly began to vibrate. the driver looked out...	8 ~ 71602 miles
TIRES while driving 60 mph front tire exploded. as a result vehicle landed in a ditch. *ak...	8 ~ 58271 miles
ENGINE this complaint is regarding the very common problem with the 3.0 v6 motors that ford produced known as the "valve...	6 ~ 108055 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM this complaint is regarding the very common problem with the 3.0 v6 motors that ford produced known as the "valve...	6 ~ 85140 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle experienced problems with the rear brakes locking up intermittently without warning during normal braking. this caused the vehicle to...	6 ~ 17250 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated that the brake lights malfunctioned and failed to illuminate...	5 ~ 85480 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. while driving less than 40 mph the contact stated that there seemed to...	5 ~ 73000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light on my 2004 ford ranger kept coming on i was told by one dealer that it...	5 ~ 54000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes the vehicle failed to stop completely. the consumer was able to maintain...	5 ~ 37800 miles
SEATS consumer insisted that the steering wheel was mounted too low. the consumer hit the steering wheel with his thigh when...	5 ~ 1760 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel cut off switch located under the dashboard on passenger's side was engaged on two separate occasions while driving at...	4 ~ 43221 miles
STRUCTURE dt: the consumer was unable to see odometer. the consumer stated the odometer could not be seen in daylight or...	4 ~ 64710 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL repeatedly hit the accelorator pedal when applying brakes. *ak...	4 ~ 18071 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer's wife was driving up a hill in arizona at 70-75 mph and heard a noise coming from the rear...	4 ~ 55008 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving 35 mph the rear end of the vehicle fish-tailed and caused the driver to lose control of the...	4 ~ 22946 miles
SERVICE BRAKES on november 2 2012 i went to the place where i purchased my tires to have them rotated and the...	3 ~ 93632 miles
STEERING recently i encountered a problem with my 2004 ford ranger. the harmonic balance pulley came apart. the website carcomplaints.com has...	3 ~ 27033 miles
WHEELS component: suspension:front:wheel bearing details: on april 26 2008 a minor rhythmic squeaking sound was noticed from beneath vehicle while driving....	3 ~ 51000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on two occasions all power in this 2004 ford ranger vehicle shut down. the first time it would not restart...	3 ~ 36667 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION on march 06 06. exactly 2 months after taking delivery of a "quality checked preowned " 2004 ford ranger pickup...	3 ~ 57133 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES consumer spare tire was not the correct size to fit on 2004 ford ranger. *ts the dealer was not willing	3 ~ 41047 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2004 ranger xlt passenger rear tire came apart. *mr while the vehicle was in motion the right rear tire had...	3
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger with 35000 miles. the contact stated that while driving at any speed he...	3 ~ 41667 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 1)there had been a light rain a short time earlier. 2)on a 2004 ford ranger 4x4 pick up there is...	3 ~ 20817 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 40 mph another vehicle pulled in front of consumer's vehicle from an intersection. the front of consumer's...	3 ~ 19533 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer complained about the brake pedal and gas pedal being too close together. the consumer applied the brake pedal	3 ~ 12147 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the contact stated that when the sun or any form of light...	2 ~ 59050 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 ford ranger 3l v6 engine light came on and dealer said was an injector prpoblem. took to another mechanic...	2 ~ 38500 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes were improperly inspected by dealership service dept. on two occasions while under warranty which led to undo repair bills....	2 ~ 34248 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i just had a conversation with a man by the name of brian at the phone number 1800-392-ford (that the...	2 ~ 42274 miles
SEAT BELTS rollover driver's door came open spool out of seatbelt....	2 ~ 50000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer believes that the driver's seats design decreases the driver's peripheral vision and increases the chances of an accident....	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY truck has been sent to the shop three times already 1. transmission problems back window popped out check engine light...	2 ~ 11286 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE past safety recalls otification date component description nhtsa campaign number /3/2004 structure: frame and members:underbody shields 04v331000 . *ak i...	2 ~ 15000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL after short drive and shutdown engine would crank but not start. towed to dealership. next day truck started right up....	1 ~ 98000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns 2004 ford ranger. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph with the accelerator pedal stuck in an...	1 ~ 149978 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger edge. the contact stated that he began to smell fuel. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 115000 miles
VALVE > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the vehicle has four michelin xc lt4 tires size 225/70r15. while driving 15...	1 ~ 156651 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. when the contact reduced the speed of the windshield wipers the wipers continued...	1 ~ 41000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL 04 ford truck ranger( ford refused to honor warranty)**cc the consumer reported a binding/seizing problem with the rear brakes. the...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact stated the latch for the hood of the vehicle was defective. the latch would not lock in...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an idle the engine revved and lurched forward. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 30000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford ranger. the vehicle began to roll backwards. the contact turned off the engine and...	1 ~ 26000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the rear end differential locked up. the differential unlocked after rocking	1 ~ 18083 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT front suspension causes shims needed in front end alignment to wear prematurely and cause front tires to wear incorrectly on...	1 ~ 30000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my 2004 ford ranger pickup has 45 265 miles on the odometer. i brought the vehicle to the local ford...	1 ~ 45264 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problem with loss of all directional and abs/brake indicator on dashboard on my 2004 ford ranger pickup. when pulling out...	1 ~ 45264 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a 2004 ford ranger with 12000 miles and the front brakes started to pulse very much. after taking...	1 ~ 5 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the contact stated this was a company fleet vehicle and it was leaking fuel. the vehicle has not been...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2004 ranger made a scraping noise when in 2nd gear. when clutch is depressed to disengage gears or shift the...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR was backing down part of my driveway which is fairly steep. when reaching point where wanted to stop brake pedal...	1 ~ 12400 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY right passenger mirror failed while on highway. glass portion only popped out while on the highway....	1 ~ 4250 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rollover driver's door came open spool out of seatbelt....	1
EQUIPMENT seat belt problem. 2004 ford ranger 2 wheel drive. v-6 ext cab the seat belt alarm does not work after...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt problem. 2004 ford ranger 2 wheel drive. v-6 ext cab the seat belt alarm does not work after...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE truck has been sent to the shop three times already 1. transmission problems back window popped out check engine light...	1 ~ 22184 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER truck has been sent to the shop three times already 1. transmission problems back window popped out check engine light...	1 ~ 22184 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 1)there had been a light rain a short time earlier. 2)on a 2004 ford ranger 4x4 pick up there is...	1

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