Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows 13 common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger

The Automatic Transmission problem

Manufacturer failed to notify consumer about transmission, transmission was made of synthetic, and it started to weave, when it reached bad proportion of oil and air, and will lose transmission, contacted dealer and dealer admitted that something was wrong with transmission.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that one minute after starting, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

While traveling at 35 mph driver heard a loud pop. Then, lost control and hit a cliff. Fire department stated axle had broken. Please provide any further information.   Read details...


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