Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger. While driving 55 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle completely shut down. The vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that there was an engine input circuit and fuel compensation sensor circuit malfunction. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 62,000.
We have purchased 3 Ford Ranger pickups since 1992 and have always been happy with them but this last one has only 80,000 miles. On it and when we took it in for check when check engine light came on dealer said "new head gasket needed". So we took it home and to our own personal mechanic and he says "new engine needed". We have always had wonderful performance with these pickups and never less than 250,000 mi. On the engines. I just wanted this on record because I know it has to have been faulty engine and also to let you know that even with the good luck in the past, it is doubtful we'll take another chance with a Ford pickup.