Two problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator have been reported for the 2002 Ford Ranger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Ranger based on all problems reported for the 2002 Ranger.
Car would not shift into overdrive. Gear indicator stuck in drive, even if vehicle is in parked. Preliminary Ford inspection revealed 3d gear failure.
Vehicle locked up in second and third gears. This caused the rear brakes to lock up. As a result, driver lost control and hit a fence.