Table 1 shows four common equipment related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the air conditioner (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the equipment (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Equipment problems | |
| Mechanical Jack problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
I had air conditioning installed at the time of purchase in late 1997, the air conditioning went out last year. Shouldn't it last longer that 6 years? Read details...
Belt separation on 2 tires in one month time span. Fusion touring 195 70r14 91t. These tires have 8/32 tread remaining. Failures were front right, then left read one month later. Caused difficulty steering as the car was all over the road plus bumpy ride. The tires are visibly bulging baloon. Read details...
Had a right front tire go flat. With the tire flat, the vehicle jack would not fit under the shock absorber as the owners manual describes proper jacking of the vehicle. I contacted the local Ford dealer who said to just move the jack to a nearby location. Read details...